Category: Music
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Built To Spill – Ancient Melodies of the Future
Artist: Built To Spill Title: Ancient Melodies of the Future Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 7/10 Built To Spill are indie gods who’ve lived on a major label for years and years. That doesn’t quite sound right, does it? With a singer like Doug Martsch who can craft songs that revive a sound long forgotten, you…
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Stabbing Westward – Interview
Stabbing Westward were once the pioneers of an industrial revolution. After evaluating themselves and their music, Stabbing Westward found a new direction. Now they hope that this new incarnation will spark another revolution. We get behind the computers, guitars, and image with drummer Andy Kubiszewski. As a member of a band, what do you look…
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Faithless – Outrospective
Artist: Faithless Title: Outrospective Label: Arista Rating: 7/10 Faithless has received quite a bit of press in the last year thanks to member Rollo Armstrong’s sister, Dido, who’s sung on all Faithless albums including this one. Faithless has seemingly gone under the radar in the States, but not worldwide. Can Outrospective change that? “Not Enuff…
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Scapegoat Wax – Interview
The phone rang. “Charlie?” “Yes, ” I replied. “I have the fabulous and very talented Marty James.” Who is Marty James? None other than the cat you’ll soon know as Scapegoat Wax. We’ll chat about being signed to his idols’ record label, how to write songs, and the industry. Where are you calling home these…
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CKY – Volume 1
Artist: CKY Title: Volume 1 Label: Island Rating: 7.5/10 CKY stands for Camp Kill Yourself. Gnarly. One of the cat’s brothers inspired the Mtv show Jackass, or is a part of it or something, and CKY were discovered as their music was part of the show. I wanted to get that out of the way…
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Tonya Mitchell – Interview
One-on-one with Tonya Mitchell How much fun is performing? It’s amazing. I love the feeling. I think when someone says Tennessee, people instantly think of country music. Did you grow up with only country playing in your house? Actually I did, and I grew up only singing country. I did listen to like Debbie Gibson…
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Drowning Pool – Interview with Dave Williams
You’ve got to be dying, waiting for your Ozzfest trip. Yeah. We are pretty excited. It’s really surreal. If you had told me ten years ago I’d be touring with Black Sabbath, I’d tell you you’re out of your mind. Actually, if you would have told a month ago I would have told you the…
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Edwin McCain – Far From Over
Artist: Edwin McCain Title: Far From Over Label: Atlantic Rating: 6/10 From Charleston, South Carolina comes singer/songwriter Edwin McCain with his latest release, Far From Over. “Hearts Fall” is heavy while “Far From Over” takes an easier approach. “Sun Will Rise” lifts you open as the first chords strike. Although there are great tunes like…
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Brand New Immortals – Tragic Show
Artist: Brand New Immortals Title: Tragic Show Label: Elektra Rating: 5/10 Brand New Immortals are hooky, just not quite so addictive. “Reasons Why” rolls up dressed like Living Colour. The comparisons don’t stop there, and though I understand that it’s mostly common vocal sounds, how can you get past it? “Kalifornia” sounds similar. It’s just…
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Bliss 66 – Trip to the 13th
Artist: Bliss 66 Title: Trip to the 13th Label: Epic Rating: 5/10 Throw in a little Collective Soul, well, maybe a lot of Collective Soul, and you can figure out relatively easily what Bliss 66 sound like. “Paramount” isn’t as big as it pretends. It’s catchy but not close to being unforgettable. “Sooner Or Later”…