Reviews

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Written by Laura Hamlett Friday, 05 September 2014 14:31

V pushes the band toward new ground, even as M5 sticks to the catchy pop sound on which it’s built a solid reputation.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 03 September 2014 23:01

This is an album of high-energy synth-pop, complete with undeniably catchy melodies.

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Written by Nik Cameron Wednesday, 03 September 2014 22:21

There is no substitute for the Spaceman’s dangerous playing and subpar singing.

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Written by Nik Cameron Friday, 29 August 2014 16:27

The singer croons, the drummer swings, and the album delivers jazzy rockers and slow and methodical jazz style blues tunes.

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Written by Nik Cameron Friday, 29 August 2014 16:25

These guys wrote a song about my favorite ballpark food. What’s not to love about that?

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Written by Nik Cameron Tuesday, 26 August 2014 18:15

Metal Veins – Alive at Rock in Rio

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 26 August 2014 18:06

If you’ve heard anything from this band it’s “Reverse,” and like the band’s other catchy material, it’s super inviting, yet not as good as it could (or should?) be.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 26 August 2014 18:00

Like little evil cheerleaders, children shout out the title track, letter by letter.

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Written by Marc Farr Saturday, 23 August 2014 15:10

Lux is a refreshing change from the normally bass-heavy production that haunts this type of music.

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Written by Marc Farr Saturday, 23 August 2014 14:41

In a genre in which it is quite easy to be grandiose and overdo things, this album does not go overboard.

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Written by Marc Farr Friday, 15 August 2014 23:33

This is a mind-blowing opus of serious industrial pop.

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Written by Nik Cameron Sunday, 10 August 2014 10:08

From the time this album begins, it’s clear that they are similar, and yet very different than their peers in the genre.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 23 July 2014 23:15

With a sound rich in harmonies and melody, the album plays like a testament to the 1970s and early 1980s.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 23 July 2014 22:58

The first single, “Lost the Plot,” is a syncopated piece with heavy percussion, which drowns out the melody at times.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 23 July 2014 22:51

This set is nothing short of phenomenal.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 23 July 2014 22:29

With 30 tracks, this is a long listen, but the musical journey is a good one. 

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Written by Derek Lauer Wednesday, 23 July 2014 22:25

It is time for you to get a fresh dose of Dio pumping through your blood.

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Written by Alex Wilking Friday, 18 July 2014 23:45

Punk and house music kind of mix.

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Written by Marc Farr Monday, 14 July 2014 12:53

The album has true punk-style dissonant harmonies, grungy guitar work, and no-frills percussion.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 09 July 2014 22:54

The album is bright, melodious, and sing-able.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Thursday, 03 July 2014 00:00

I expected to like Gray’s new release Mutineers; what I didn’t anticipate is that I would really, really like it.

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Written by Marc Farr Monday, 23 June 2014 10:55

Simple is best, and Tesla does it quite well.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 18 June 2014 21:56

What could be more fun than a tribute album to the masters of the Moog, Depeche Mode?

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Written by Jim Ryan Tuesday, 17 June 2014 12:38

With so many fantastic tracks on this album, I think we will be hearing a lot from Lambert on country radio all summer long.

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Written by Jim Ryan Saturday, 14 June 2014 07:24

The best way I can describe their sound is as if Agent Orange hung out with The Doors, dropped acid, and then went surfing.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 11 June 2014 21:25

Unrepentant Geraldines is what most Amos fans have been patiently waiting for. She is back to being the artist we know and love.

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Written by Jim Ousley Saturday, 07 June 2014 21:06

While Deborah Harry may not sound exactly like she did back in the band’s heyday, she’s gained an edge to her voice that she uses to great advantage.

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Written by Alex Wilking Wednesday, 28 May 2014 09:16

With Sling Shot to Heaven, the band has embraced that melancholy and crafted a truly genuine experience.

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Written by Alex Wilking Tuesday, 20 May 2014 21:36

It’s a fresh twist on folk with an energetic edge.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 13 May 2014 20:16

I can’t put a label on it—and that’s not a bad thing.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 13 May 2014 20:14

Here, they do more than bring the funk: They invent it.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 13 May 2014 20:10

Oh, What a Life is upbeat and uplifting, music that engages as it makes you happy.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 13 May 2014 20:05

While I admire the songwriter’s genius in the way he sees and hears music in even the oddest sounds and combinations, River Mirror is not an easy listen.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 13 May 2014 20:01

This one’s going to be on “repeat” on my iPod for a long, long time.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 13 May 2014 19:29

This is still the voice of Doves, so if you’re a fan of the band, you’re a fan of Odludek.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 13 May 2014 17:04

The talent here is undeniable, beginning with Castro’s voice, which is sexy and rich and dazzling.

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Written by Marc Farr Monday, 12 May 2014 15:20

If The Nude Trilogy were to be truly understood by the listener, whether for music or message, it would need a complete overhaul in style and production.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Friday, 02 May 2014 10:43

There are lots of post-punk guitar riffs skittering here and there, along with odd time signatures and the occasional group chorus.

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Written by Jason Neubauer Wednesday, 30 April 2014 12:01

They’ve picked up that same undeniable greatness right where they left it all those years ago.

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Written by Jim Dunn Saturday, 26 April 2014 12:36

Love was not just holding hands in an Elbow song; it was more complicated—not as pretty, but somehow more real.

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Written by Alex Wilking Saturday, 26 April 2014 12:14

As the smoke clears, it seems this release acts as more of a tombstone than anything else.

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Written by Alex Wilking Saturday, 26 April 2014 12:00

This album is too perfect. The drums aren’t gritty; the guitar riffs have no pop.

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Written by Jason Neubauer Sunday, 13 April 2014 21:02

This is an album showing promise far beyond that of a normal sophomore attempt.

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Written by Mike Koehler Wednesday, 09 April 2014 11:45

It’s like they’ve blended Hüsker Dü and the Replacements (as a shout out to their Minneapolis roots) with that classic rock sound from the late ’70s they love so much.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 09 April 2014 11:15

Going to Hell is filled with blistering songs that leave the listener spent by album’s end.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 09 April 2014 10:57

REV showcases a band with nothing left to prove, for there is no doubt that they are the kings of their genre.

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Written by Marc Farr Tuesday, 08 April 2014 11:53

This is one of few albums that has truly stood the test of time, played on the radio to this day, 40 years later.

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Written by Marc Farr Wednesday, 02 April 2014 21:58

If you are looking to rock, this album is not for you.

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Written by Marc Farr Sunday, 30 March 2014 21:13

Overall, Nostalghia give the listener a lot to think about without being overly dramatic.

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Written by Mike Koehler Thursday, 20 March 2014 22:17

Vocalist George Mitchel is doing his best to channel the late Ian Curtis, especially on album standouts “Possessed” and “Footsteps.”

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Written by Mike Koehler Thursday, 20 March 2014 22:14

What bothers me the most about English Oceans is that it feels like they are just treading the same waters they’ve been treading since 2004.

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Written by Jason Neubaeur Tuesday, 18 March 2014 15:31

His unabashed coarseness reveals a brilliance that remains brash, yet more studied and disenchanted than ever.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Sunday, 09 March 2014 09:58

If he turns this on for the ladies, he can delete that Match.com account.

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Written by Micheal Koehler Monday, 03 February 2014 11:11

Carney has crafted a rich, lush, and epic tale here.

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Written by Jim Ryan Monday, 03 February 2014 08:42

Would I recommend this to my friends? Doubtful. There just isn't enough meat on this album.

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Written by Jim Ryan Sunday, 26 January 2014 20:20

Would I recommend this to my friends? Probably. There is enough good music on here to warrant a recommendation.

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Written by Jim Ryan Sunday, 26 January 2014 20:03

Would I recommend this to my friends? Yes – without any reservations at all.

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Written by Jim Ryan Tuesday, 07 January 2014 18:02

This quiet storm–type of song made me want to touch my body.

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Written by Jim Ryan Tuesday, 07 January 2014 17:48

I was completely bored with this album and would never recommend it to anyone.

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Written by Jim Ryan Monday, 30 December 2013 00:00

What a delightful song: Catchy, fun to listen to, and it made me giggly.

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Written by Ashley White Thursday, 26 December 2013 12:23

The Best Man Holiday: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is a great follow up to the original The Best Man Soundtrack that told us love stories.

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Written by Jim Ryan Wednesday, 25 December 2013 12:31

I have been battling insomnia for a week now and this song put me right to sleep. For real.

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Written by Jim Ryan Wednesday, 25 December 2013 12:27

I love how Leona is serving emotional realness with her soulful vocals.

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Written by Jim Ryan Wednesday, 25 December 2013 12:17

Disclaimer: I am a huge Ministry fan.

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Written by Jim Ryan Wednesday, 25 December 2013 12:09

There are some successes, but a bit of editing would have helped this album.

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Written by Jim Ryan Tuesday, 24 December 2013 18:25

I think country queens have a new anthem to dance with their daddies on their wedding day.