2004

The Radiators 0/11/2004: Conte’s, Westport, CT

Mike Greenhaus January 15, 2004 No Comments

Survivors of Louisiana

The Crystal Method: Legion of Boom

Shane Handler January 15, 2004 No Comments

Since the mid 90

The Desert Fathers: The Spirituality

Dan Bliss January 15, 2004 No Comments

What took almost four years and seven studios to record, The Spirituality aptly leads the listener on a quest for inner peace and eternal life with songs revolving around an introspective dream-state. But the music is definitely not for the casual listener, as the abstract rhythms and convoluted vocals can border on distracting as opposed to mesmerizing.

Smile Empty Soul: Self-Titled

E.c. Thomas January 11, 2004 No Comments

Drop the smile and empty soul describes this album perfectly. It is a brilliant reminder of everything that is wrong in rock today – complete soullessness. Made up of three guys who met during high school, Smile Empty Soul is yet another ‘I

Ben Folds: Speed Graphic & Sunny 16

Shane Handler January 11, 2004 No Comments

Over the past few months, cozying up in his personal studio, piano man Ben Folds has recorded and simultaneously released three EP

RAQ: Carbohydrates

Shane Handler January 8, 2004 No Comments

Wisechild: Firstborn

Philip Mccluskey January 6, 2004 No Comments

Never underestimate the power of a well-wielded fiddle. It can throw some earth into an air-and-water mix, the result being a musical concoction that breaks you out of your usual genre-hungry mold. Such is the case with Wisechild

Simon and Garfunkel 11/07/2003: Continental Airlines Arena – East Rutherford, NJ

Mike Greenhaus January 4, 2004 No Comments

Stacking their setlist with hits, Simon and Garfunkel consciously catered to their adult audience. While the group

Dave Matthews and Friends 11/16/2003: Fleet Center, Boston MA

Dan Bliss January 4, 2004 No Comments

Although the arena setting is rather overbearing on most barstool performances, the acoustic set of Dave Matthews and Friends was quite solid, highlighted by strong readings of

Kris Delmhorst: Songs For A Hurricane

Dan Bliss January 4, 2004 No Comments

Through varied life experiences involving farming, arts, studying the fiddle in Ireland, and spending some time at sea, Kris Delmhorst has built a career as a multi-talented artist. Still, her popularity and success have been primarily achieved through word-of-mouth, as her solid live performances, energy, and a smooth, sensuous voice have garnered her praise that keeps fans coming back for more.