Category: Reviews
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Course of Nature – Superkala
Artist: Course of Nature Title: Superkala Label: Atlantic Rating: 4/10 Course of Nature comes to us from Alabama, home of southern fried rock ‘n’ roll. The question is whether Superkala can rattle the bones from their rock ancestors and stir up some good vibrations themselves or just waste our time. Tracks like “Wall Of Shame”…
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34 Satellite – Stop
Artist: 34 Satellite Title: Stop Label: Hideway Records Rating: 7/10 “Elijah St. Marie” is blustering rock that asks simply “can you hear me?” and the answer is easily, yes! “Caroline” is another diamond. There are a few tracks that can keep your interest even when those in between fail to satisfy. I’m glad I stuck…
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Plus One – Obvious
Artist: Plus One Title: Obvious Label: Atlantic Rating: 6/10 Plus One had limited success with the track “The Promise” on their first record. Now they are back with Obvious. What is obvious? You tell me. Not too shabby: “Use Me”- So NSYNC which seems to be good for a pop group. “Calling Down An Angel”…
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Phantom Planet – The Guest
Artist: Phantom Planet Title: The Guest Label: Epic Rating: 7/10 Phantom Planet is back and has risen from the ashes with a new record and a sound. The sound is as fresh as anything you’ll hear today. The first single “California” is a toe tapper for sure. It’s certainly inspired by Weezer and the foot…
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Nappy Roots – Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz
Artist: Nappy Roots Title: Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz Label: Atlantic Rating: 6.5/10 “We just some country boys” announce Kentucky bred Nappy Roots on their sophomore release Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz. Their style is silky smooth hip-hop that never makes its way to the ground. The country slammer doesn’t stop there as they kick of the…
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Starsailor – Love Is Here
Artist: Starsailor Title: Love Is Here Label: EMI Rating: 7/10 Starsailor is another British band peddling sounds that are similar to their predecessors Radiohead and Travis. Now hear this: “Good Souls” – is a power punch to the belly. “Lullaby” – slowly this song creeps into every inch of you. “Talk Her Down” – the…
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Lisa Loeb – Cake and Pie
Artist: Lisa Loeb Title: Cake and Pie Label: A&M Rating: 7/10 Lisa Loeb has had little success since her absolute monster hit “Stay” was released in 1995. Firecracker, her sophomore release boasted “I Do” which did okay however its now been five years since we last heard from Loeb. Can you have your Cake And…
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Nirvana – All That Could Have Been
Artist: Nine Inch Nails Title: All That Could Have Been Label: Nothing Rating: 7.5/10 Nine Inch Nails have a following that seems unmatched. Their leader Trent Reznor is a mastermind even though it seems his desire for perfection constantly turns new releases into shelved material only to find a release something completely different than expected.…
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Kylie Minoque – Fever
Artist: Kylie Minoque Title: Fever Label: Capitol Rating: 6.5/10 Kylie Minogue has been around forever for a pop artist, about a good fifteen years. Although the U.S. could care less, she’s huge overseas and is still trying to knock on our door. Give me more: “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” – I can’t…
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Josh Rouse – Under Cold Blue Stars
Artist: Josh Rouse Title: Under Cold Blue Stars Label: RYKO Rating: 8/10 Josh Rouse is working at bringing us a concept album based on the trials and tribulations of a small-town southern couple in the 1950’s. From the opener “Nothing Gives Me Pleasure” you are hooked. There is a beauty and heartfelt quality that reminds…