Category: Music
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Amanda Ghost – Interview
Uncover the haunting Amanda Ghost Amanda Ghost is on the move. Ive got the feeling most of America still hasnt been let in on this little secret, so Im going to uncover the haunting of Amanda Ghost for you. Where are you moving to? Hollywood. Right in the middle of it all, huh? Yes. Im…
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David Gray – White Ladder
Artist: David Gray Title: White Ladder Label: ATO Rating: 8/10 David Gray’s voice is balm: soothing, sophisticated, and wonderfully familiar. It’s this voice that echoes trust and understanding. It keeps you listening even when you think nothing is left to hear. Gray has it in him to play for the masses, “Please Forgive Me”, or…
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Mystikal – Let’s Get Ready
Artist: Mystikal Title: Let’s Get Ready Label: Jive Rating: 8/10 Mystikal left one of the richest indie labels to join one of the hottest major labels, Jive. The outcome means hotter beats and a fresher outlook. Mystikal has the sort of voice that cuts right through you and brings you down like a brick wall.…
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Eyehategod – Confederacy of Ruined Lives
Artist: Eyehategod Title: Confederacy of Ruined Lives Label: Century Media Rating: 7.5/10 It’s been four years since New Orleans based Eyehategod last released a full-length album, and it’s been an even longer road for the band members themselves. The new record, Confederacy Of Ruined Lives, is drug-whirled hardcore blues at its scorching finest. There is…
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The Pierces – The Pierces
Artist: The Pierces Title: The Pierces Label: Sony Rating: 4/10 The Pierces are two sisters who seem to have pretty good chemistry together, just a real lack of good songs. Their vocal harmonies are beautiful, even when the songs are not. They open with “The Way”, longing for the answer to love lost. It seems…
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Paloalto – Paloalto
Artist: Paloalto Title: Paloalto Label: American Rating: 8/10 Paloalto is a rock band. Finally, someone that isn’t twenty different genres rolled into one. From “Depression Age” on into “Sonny”, it’s easy to get comfortable. “Monolith” is the ointment that heals all indiscretions. I have the feeling that Paloalto has listened to Radiohead a few thousand…
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I5 – Interview
Kate: How has touring been? Its been great. Weve had a lot of fun and today is actually my birthday! Really? Well, happy birthday. Mine was a week ago. Really? So are you a Leo? Yep. Oh wow, a Leo. Im a Virgo. (laughs) Okay, back to the question. Weve had a lot of fun…
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Rehab – Southern Discomfort
Artist: Rehab Title: Southern Discomfort Label: Sony Rating: 6/10 Rehab is so named because that’s where the two members met. The group follows the path of the Beastie Boys, with hip-hop and rock on their minds. “Storm Chaser”, featuring the Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp, wonders why people run away from their problems. “Scarecrow” mixes Eminem…
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Shawn Mullins – Beneath The Velvet Sun
Artist: Shawn Mullins Title: Beneath The Velvet Sun Label: Columbia Rating: 8.5/10 I’m not much on confessions, but the reason I took on the new Shawn Mullins cd review was because I didn’t like the first record. Was I looking for redemption? No, just someone to spout on about. I’m guessing now after a few…
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Everlast – Eat At Whitey’s
Artist: Everlast Title: Eat At Whitey’s Label: Tommy Boy Rating: 8/10 Everlast is way ahead of his time, or at least he always seems to be. As a solo rap artist over ten years ago, he paved the way for Vanilla Ice and Eminem with his EP “Never Missin A Beat”. Then with House Of…