Category: Reviews
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The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi vs. The Pink Robots
Artist: The Flaming Lips Title: Yoshimi vs. The Pink Robots Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 7.5/10 I’ve been down with the Flaming Lips since their first record. I’ve waited in anticipation for Yoshimi Vs. The Pink Robots. Yes they’re off the wall, but not many are as good as them. Now Here This: “Fight Test” –…
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Mary Mary – Incredible
Artist: Mary Mary Title: Incredible Label: Columbia Rating: 7/10 Mary Mary is more than your run-of-a-mill R&B singers. They bring a sense of respect and soul to their sound that their faith brings to them. Incredible: “Incredible” and “I Try” – Great hooks and a blessed message. “Little Girl” – A wonderful and inspirational track…
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Neurotica – Neurotica
Artist: Neurotica Title: Neurotica Label: Koch Rating: 4/10 Neurotica is from Florida. Discovered by AC/DC singer Brian Johnson years ago and now they are on the WWE’s record label SmackDown! Only in America. Smackdown: “Ride Of Your Life” – Hot rock until the middle eight where we get some spew of words that make no…
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The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues Part Two
Artist: The Waterboys Title: Fisherman’s Blues Part Two Label: Razor & Tie Rating: 7/10 The Waterboys are a one-man team of Mike Scott. They’ve had mild amounts of success and I’m not sure why its so limited. Fisherman’s Blues Part Two is the sequel the magnificent Fisherman’s Blues. One my way: “On My Way To…
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Sonic Youth – Murray Street
Artist: Sonic Youth Title: Murray Street Label: Geffen Rating: 5/10 Sonic Youth have gone on to influence such artists as Nirvana. Now about twenty years later they are still working on their sound with Murray Street. Works: “Karent Revisited” – gets long but the parts that don’t seem to be drowning in a groove comes…
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Haven – Between The Senses
Artist: Haven Title: Between The Senses Label: Virgin Rating: 6/10 Haven has a good knack for making the most of a melody. They glide safely through light rock. Senses are good: “Beautiful Thing” – a nifty number that spreads melody thick. “Say Something” – pristine pop rock. Senses are fair: “Where Is The Love” “Still…
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Jackknife To A Swan
Artist: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Title: Jackknife To A Swan Label: Sideonedummy Rating: 5/10 The Bosstones mixed ska and reggae before it was the cool thing to do. They’ve given us years of music, all under a large corporate moniker; now they’ve gone back to their independent roots. Bling: “A Jackknife To A Swan” –…
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Papa Roach – Lovehatetragedy
Artist: Papa Roach Title: TitleLovehatetragedy Label: Dreamworks Rating: 7.5/10 Papa Roach rang it up on Infest. Lovehatetragedy finds them taking the next step. Bad ass: “M-80” – Explodes with a taste of maturity long past previous efforts. “Life Is A Bullet” – Actual Jacoby’s (once Coby Dick) singing goes a long way. “Time And Time…
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A1 – A1 Review
A1 album Review
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Ash – Free All Angels
Artist: Ash Title: Free All Angels Label: Kinetic Rating: 6.5/10 Bad haircut aside, see inside picture, and the drinking problem, see back picture, Ash has a cool sound. Angelic: “Shining Light” – Low tech pop. “Pacific Palisades” – Surfing safari. “There’s A Star” and “Sometimes” – simple and refreshing. Earth-bound: “Walking Barefoot” and “Burn Baby…