Posts Tagged ‘cd review’
Mike Patton – Mondo Cane
Release Date: May 4, 2010
Reviewed by Mirak Habbiyyieh
Mike Patton has finally been able to release Mondo Cane after several years of delays. Mondo Cane features cover versions of 1950s and 1960s Italian pop music, performed by Mike Patton with a 65-piece orchestra.
If you are a into jazz or orchestra type music, then this [...]
Ozzy Osbourne – Scream
Release Date: June 21, 2010
Reviewed by Jeff Brinn
In my early days as a young punk I was exposed to Ozzy as one of my very first concert experiences as well as one of my first ever albums I bought on my own. Long story short I have always kinda had a spot for the Prince [...]
John Frusciante – The Empyrean
Release Date: January 5, 2010
Reviewed by Evelyn Miska
Most rock and roll fans will be aware of John Frusciante due to his time in the Red Hot Chili Peppers. What some may not be aware of is his extensive solo career and the fact that The Empyrean is his eighth solo album. The Empyrean isn’t an [...]
Crackjaw – Lean Cuts
Release Date: January 2, 2010
Reviewed by Evelyn Miska
Hailing from Detroit, one might have expected something with some more grit from Crackjaw’s earlier albums. While some of their earlier tracks sounded a bit like generic rock, the band seems to be trying to push things in a heavier direction. However, for as much as they might [...]
Taddy Porter – Taddy Porter
Release Date: June 29, 2010
Reviewed by Chris Schwegler
Joe Selby’s opening guitar tone and Kevin Jones bass groove fish hook you right in, and then Andy Brewer vocals grab you like the Jaws of Life. “Whatever Haunts You” is a great album starter, gets your head rocking and you even catch yourself playing the air drums. [...]
As I Lay Dying – The Powerless Rise
Release Date: May 11, 2010
Reviewed by Mirak Habbiyyieh
Back for their fifth album, Tim Lambesis, Phil Sgrosso, Josh Gilbert Nick Hipa and Jordan Mancino did not disappoint fans even after a three-year gap since their last release. The Powerless Rise nicely picks up where An Ocean Between Us left off, but with more of the confidence [...]
Aimee Allen – A Little Happiness
Released Date: June, 9, 2009
Reviewed by Evelyn Miska
It may initially seem odd that Aimee Allen’s solo release, A Little Happiness, came out of a break up with her long-time boyfriend and a random gang assault that left her with memory loss, post-traumatic stress disorder and the possibility she’d never be able to sing again. While [...]
A Rocket to the Moon – On Your Side
Release Date: October 13, 2009
Reviewed by Evelyn Miska
Yes, Rocket to the Moon is another band on the Fueled By Ramen label (Pete Wentz’s label). Yes, many of their songs sound like the somewhat generic pop-rock that fills the radio airwaves. Yes, it isn’t the most creative music you’ll ever come across and, yes, some of [...]
Taproot – Plead The Fifth
Release Date: May 11, 2010
Review by Mirak Habbiyyieh
Plead The Fifth the fifth album from Taproot, brings them to Victory Records for what is possibly their heaviest album to date. Stephen Richards, Mike DeWolf, Phil Lipscomb and Nick Fredell round out Taproot’s lineup.
Right out of the gate, Plead The Fifth is in your face with Steve’s [...]
Lo-Pro – The Beautiful Sounds of Revenge
Release Date: June 8, 2010
Review by Mirak Habbiyyieh
Lo-Pro released their debut in 2003, then a new album teaser EP in 2009 and now in 2010 the much-anticipated album “The Beautiful Sounds of Revenge” is upon us. What took so long? I’m not sure, but man I’m glad this is going to see the light of [...]
Year Of The Rabbit – Year Of The Rabbit
Release Date: July 15, 2003
Reviewed by Sonya Sutherland
Ken Andrews is one of those under-recognized singer/songwriter types. While grunge was still popular, Andrews fronted the critically acclaimed, publicly overlooked Failure. After that he moved on to help out on the Replicant’s self-titled projects and then yet on to another project, On. After which Andrews kept the [...]
White Light Motorcade – Thank You Goodnight
Release Date: June 3, 2005
Reviewed by Andy Schwegler
Grounded in the garage rock reassurgence of New York City with a nice tinge of British Pop al la Oasis, White Light Motorcade’s debut Thank You, Goodnight. displays a delightful combination of indie rock harshness, aggressive late 70’s punk and a bit of 80’s brit pop vocal melody. [...]
W.A.S.P – The Neon God Part 1: The Rise
Release Date: April 20, 2004
Reviewed by Jeff Brinn
With the music industry in the crapper I tend to look in unexpected areas for stimulating music. Enter W.A.S.P. Sure you heard of them, the controversial L.A. shock rock band from the eighties that gave us such radio friendly favorites as “Animal, I F**K Like A Beast”, and [...]
Walls Of Jericho – With Devils Amongst Us All
Release Date: August 22, 2006
Reviewed by Andy Seabright
The story of Walls of Jericho begins in Detroit in 1998 with the demise of two other local bands Earthmover and Universal Stomp. Eventually the line up was set and with the help of consistent live shows and their 1999 EP A Day and a Thousand Years, they [...]
Vue – Down For Whatever
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Reviewed by Sonya Sutherland
The Vue has come out with a happy-go-lucky, good feeling album. The overall vibe is peppy and free and certainly well described by its title- Down for Whatever.
Of course Garage rock seems to be all they hype theses days but most bands that get that label slapped on [...]
Velvet Revolver – Contraband
Release Date: June 8, 2004
Reviewed by Jeff Brinn
Contraband easily has to be one of the most industry hyped rock releases of the year. Built around some of hard rocks largest superstars and with incredibly huge anticipation waiting its release, Velvet Revolver seemed as if to be a fans dream comes true. Brandishing some of the [...]
Unwritten Law – Live And Lawless
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Reviewed by Evelyn Miska
With almost 2 million albums sold over their time together, Unwritten Law has taken that next step in a long-term music career, the live album. Live and Lawless was recorded in March at the Key Club on the Sunset Strip and is a mix of some older hits [...]
Unloco – Becoming I
Release Date: March 18, 2003
Reviewed by Vin Cherubino
Texas powerhouse Unloco delivers more of the same with their new album Becoming I, despite claims of it being a revelation. The album seems bland at some points, lacking the energy needed to drive the act. The first single “Failure” brings together a good slow acoustical mix followed [...]
Unearth – III: In The Eyes Of Fire
Release Date: August 8, 2005
Reviewed by Nathaniel Shannon
Moshmetal. Cute hair. Girl pants. Everyone who likes “heavy music” is quickly becoming aware of the new wave of terrible fashion that co-exists with the new breed of “extreme” music. Where most hardcore bands of 6 years ago turn in the chugs for some dude that can shred. [...]
Type O Negative – Dead Again
Release Date: March 13, 2007
Reviewed by Jeff Brinn
Bobby Steele and his dark and dreary concoction of down tuned Sabbath induced metallic mastery are back and proudly better then ever. Heavy is an understatement to say the least when it comes to Type O Negative and this new release is by all means the rebirth of [...]
Trivium – Shogun
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Reviewed by Evelyn Miska
In preparing for their fourth full-length album, Trivium had not only the initial challenge that comes with writing and recording a full-length album, but also the difficulty of surmounting the criticisms of their last album, The Crusade. Some fans criticized the band for selling out and changing their [...]
Trapt – Trapt
Release Date: November 5, 2002
Reviewed by Vin Cherubino
Time and time again, perseverance and determination lead to great things. The major label debut from Trapt on Warner Bros. Records proves upon that through an evocative set of 11 songs set to wow the masses. After being turned away from quite a few labels, Warner picks up [...]
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – The Last DJ
Release Date: October 8, 2002
Reviewed by Sonya Sutherland
Tom Petty is like Johnny Cash, he can’t make a bad album. First there is Tom Petty’s voice which has that sad reminiscent quality that doesn’t depress but gives that “isn’t life tragically beautiful” feeling. Then there is the strongly developed Tom Petty country-esque guitar style.
The Last DJ [...]
Theory Of A Deadman – Gasoline
Release Date: March 29, 2005
Reviewed by Dominic Palazzolo
What do we call this? With there new album Gasoline Theory of a Deadman have set a new trend, it would be called “Emo Rock”. They have a whiny, country Nickelback sound, but in the last year these guys have hit it pretty big having 4 songs being [...]
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