Quick Hits

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Written by Sheila Shahpari Wednesday, 11 June 2008 13:49

As the broad style of influences may indicate, there is quite a variety of tunes on this EP.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Tuesday, 10 June 2008 11:04

Goss' voice is a bit too whiny and flat, and the music, unfortunately, often matches his pipes.

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Written by Kevin Renick Monday, 09 June 2008 13:05

This is highly listenable, melodic folk rock that alternates between intimately recorded acoustic guitars and jangly pop.

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Written by Alex Bates Monday, 02 June 2008 13:29

This album would work better as a parody of singer/songwriters.

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Written by Kevin Renick Friday, 11 April 2008 02:30

The strong melodies here, the pleasantly grounded singing and the sweet pedal steel work combine to make this a well-above-average platter.

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Written by Kevin Renick Friday, 07 March 2008 02:24

The shadow of Ween hangs over their second release.

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Written by Josh Vise Wednesday, 05 March 2008 07:06

Vocal tracks contain enough heat without devolving into the atonal screaming more common to metal.

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Written by Amy Burger Thursday, 28 February 2008 15:48

The Felice Brothers are a unique blend of Americana, alt-country, folk, rock and a touch of early Bob Dylan.

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Written by Josh Vise Friday, 15 February 2008 06:39

Serengeti conjures up a world of strange people living out strange lives, a world rife with woman problems, booze, and references to Chicago sports teams.

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Written by Josh Vise Wednesday, 13 February 2008 06:48

Each song drips with melancholy and introspection reminiscent of Neil Young in "Old Man."

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Written by Josh Vise Wednesday, 13 February 2008 06:12

The infectious lyrics that are so immediately absorbed are just as easily forgotten.

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Written by Kevin Renick Wednesday, 13 February 2008 06:08

Felker sings the alluring, "You can take me how you want/ Because tonight I'm all yours," easily the best recorded offer I'd had all day.

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Written by Kevin Renick Wednesday, 13 February 2008 06:04

Fill in your own adjectives, of course, but this is outstanding driving music, featuring both propulsive, dynamic energy and a gripping melancholy undercurrent.

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Written by David Lichius Friday, 18 January 2008 02:46

The Huguenots operated in that grey area where post-hardcore and metal meet.

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Written by Jason Green Tuesday, 08 January 2008 14:30

Anita at least shows that the band has potential, even if it hasn't quite fully realized it yet.

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Written by Kevin Renick Wednesday, 12 December 2007 13:48

Schrock's a decent singer and several of her previous albums were well received, but I just don't think there's much depth to this new collection.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Monday, 03 December 2007 10:02

This seven-song EP by St. Louis four-piece The Hibernauts can stand up next to anything on indie rock radio today.

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Written by Rebecca Reardon Thursday, 29 November 2007 02:35

29 head-bobbing, toe-tapping tracks that last anywhere from 35 seconds to just barely over two minutes.

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Written by Gabe Bullard Wednesday, 21 November 2007 09:39

This is a huge, tight, smart, hard-rocking EP by a band that plays big and still retains indie sensibilities.

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Written by Katie Cook Tuesday, 13 November 2007 01:44

Ryder emphatically answers her male contemporaries with a collection of intensely soulful songs.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Saturday, 10 November 2007 09:27

It's an inviting offering of danceable indie rock with serious retro tendencies, á la The Killers or The Bravery.

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Written by Rebecca Reardon Saturday, 10 November 2007 09:17

Their sound? That's a tough one. Think alt-country-meets-indie-fuzz-synth.