Pearl Jam | Pearl Jam (J Records)
Pearl Jam, as an album, is all about dynamics, ebbing and flowing like the waves Vedder so much loves to surf.
cd reviews
Love Is All | Nine Times that Same Song (What’s Your Rupture?)
Not as self-referential as expected from the title; neither as bitter nor campy as their band name might imply. The press is less hype than genuine excitement over having something interesting to discuss.
Living Loud | Living Loud (Capitol)
You can go see Toothless Joe play "Crazy Train" in every bar in the 'burbs, but Living Loud is more than just a rehash of classic rock tunes.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts | Sinner (Blackheart)
With Sinner, Jett's letting everyone know loud and clear that she's still here.
Kris Gruen | Lullaby School (Mother West)
The majority of Lullaby School, as its title would suggest, skews toward the gentle and the contemplative. A soft and hazy glow permeates the record, lending a comfortable, domestic feel to the proceedings.
Amsterband | Buckle in the Bible Belt (self-released)
As a strong four-piece, the band utilizes its numerous musical talents, including a knack for four-part harmony, throughout their music. Following the 2004 release Beatchen, Amsterband returns with Buckle in the Bible Belt, where a […]
AFI | Decemberunderground (Interscope)
This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine. And this is my anger, my sadness, my inadequacy. They’re also mine, and by wearing them on my sleeve I might […]
Jonathan Cour | A Motion Picture Scene EP (self-released)
The melodies are tight, the grooves just right; these six songs are ones you will want to set on “repeat” until they’ve reached into every cranny of your being, filling you with their warmth and […]
Bald Eagle | Bacon and Eggs, Dear (Emergency Umbrella)
I lack the skills and language to communicate exactly what is Bald Eagle. I mean, what person writes songs titled “Sniffing Glue and Casual Sex” or “Fucking Christian Laser Tag”? No, no, I don’t get […]
Quick Hits 1 | 06.06
THE 88 OVER AND OVER (EMK/MOOTRON) This album is simple, melodic rock ’n’ roll that you can really feel. The lead singer’s vocals rival Freddie Mercury’s, and the tunes are just as motivational. These Los […]