Quick Hits

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Written by Jason Green Wednesday, 07 November 2007 10:05

Despite able musicianship, the final product lacks any spark or originality, offering nothing Thursday or Thrice hasn't done before, and done better.

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Written by Rebecca Reardon Tuesday, 02 October 2007 16:01

Gringo Star sound like Lynyrd Skynyrd + The Wallflowers + smoke-filled honky-tonk joint.

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Written by David Lichius Tuesday, 25 September 2007 13:25

Can someone explain to me how this band has not been signed yet?

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Written by Kevin Renick Tuesday, 25 September 2007 13:19

If elegant slowcore music is your thing, you'll enjoy this disc.

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Written by David Lichius Thursday, 20 September 2007 02:01

With a sound that combines the influences of Shellac, Sicbay, and The Jesus Lizard, Bear Claw's second LP Slow Speed: Deep Owls is a throwback that era.

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Written by Kevin Renick Sunday, 09 September 2007 09:39

Gerald Collier was the lead singer of the Seattle-based Best Kissers in the World in the early '90s.

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Written by Mike Tangaro Tuesday, 31 July 2007 13:57

Creatively titled "Zdarlight" is a beat-heavy track sure to get your head bumping, with frequent beat changes and a punchy guitar adding to the synth frenzy.

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Written by Mike Tangaro Saturday, 28 July 2007 11:15

Hagardorn took his time, recording over a six-year span only when he knew he had a great song.

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Written by Glen Elkins Thursday, 19 July 2007 07:17

The two Chicago natives met on Craigslist and seek to "push the pop envelope" by including "improvisational techniques into a song structure,"

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Written by Mike Tangaro Monday, 09 July 2007 15:01

Mann's strength lies in his ability to add subtle flourishes to the tired singer/songwriter formula, but with his experimentation, he is prone to make a few mistakes.

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Written by Raymee Holshauser Monday, 25 June 2007 08:56

With songs that dispense raw emotion, Whalen proves that she is a seasoned performer with the chops to hold her own.

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Written by David Lichius Monday, 25 June 2007 08:50

Resembling Static Prevails-era Jimmy Eat World and early day Sparta, Signal to Noise tunes are poppy with catchy hooks and choruses akimbo.

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Written by David Lichius Monday, 25 June 2007 07:47

You will hard-pressed to find a meat-and-potatoes post-punk disc that is as solidly enjoyable as this.

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Written by Raymee Holshauser Monday, 25 June 2007 07:33

From simple, pure composition to stripped-down, easy lyrics, Balls is a country-roots album for purists.

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Written by Raymee Holshauser Monday, 25 June 2007 07:29

Wheedon offers up five songs that paint a picture of a life fully lived—heartache, joy and all.

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Written by Maria Kriszt Monday, 04 June 2007 14:59

He's definitely in touch with the streets on this one; this could be the new gangsta anthem.

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Written by Rebecca Reardon Saturday, 02 June 2007 06:18

Most of the songs are so short ("Who Stabbed Sean Spencer" is only a minute and 21 noisy, head-bobbing seconds long), you'll likely forgive the monotonous vocal range.

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Written by Chris Schott Wednesday, 30 May 2007 08:46

While bands like Battles and Dungen are still being innovative and, more importantly, interesting, Parts & Labor have run out of ideas, becoming repetitive throughout the execution of Mapmaker.

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Written by Pete Wissinger Monday, 14 May 2007 07:47

The instrumentation is a complex mixture of folk instruments which work together to create a dense array of sound.

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Written by Amanda Pelle Sunday, 15 April 2007 14:33

From the phobia of hospitals to the semi-vacant observations of the "artsy" nature of a porno flick, the Saps deliver their punk-funk message with a tap-your-feet-happy tempo.

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Written by Joseph O'Fallon Sunday, 15 April 2007 14:25

At times, weak lyrics and the abundance of clichés are troubling; however, Ramesh's cool voice and the band's tight instrumentation combat lyrical flaws.

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Written by David Lichius Sunday, 15 April 2007 14:11

As cool as it is for "Making Love" to see a second life, it is rather disappointing that it does not come with any extras.