Category: Music

Artist: Soul Assassins Title: Chapter II Label: Rufflite Rating: 5/10 Soul Assassins’ design beats as pure as gold. They allow artists to exercise their skills in a quality environment, a playing field that is ready for action, never limiting skills that are otherwise underutilized. Kool G. Rap is the first to get off on “Real…

Artist: Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Title: Soul Caddy Label: Mojo Rating: 4/10 Cherry Poppin’ Daddies seem to have turned in their zoot suits in exchange for drag costumes from the closet of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. “Diamond Light Boogie” has that asexual fascination and desire. Color me confused. Could you possibly make a song more…

Sum 41 are fun. They have a view of the world that is pretty refreshing. Finally, someone that can go on without taking life too seriously. As you read this interview, youll begin to understand Sum 41s entertainment value. Enjoy, and remember, life is too short. If it sounds hard to believe, then believe it.…

We find Good Charlottes lead singer, Joel, going to Washington. And he comes back with a tattoo. Come along for the ride! What kind of tattoo? Im into a lot of traditional stuff. I might get some nautical stars or something. I’m talking to the guy today about doing a big piece on my back…

Artist: Soulfly Title: Primitive Label: Roadrunner Rating: 8/10 As the metal world evolves, there are a few individuals who are at the creative center of that evolution. Max Cavalera of Soulfly is one of those guys, and his full past with both Sepultura and Soulfly has given him the unique title of the “Bob Marley…

Artist: Queens of the Stone Age Title: Rated-R Label: Interscope Rating: 8.5/10 It seems to be getting better with every release. The once narrow stoner rock scene has just found its outer limit with the latest release from the Queens Of The Stone Age, simply titled R. Its a riff-rock masterpiece that has frontman Joshua…

Artist: Underworld Title: Everything, Everything Label: V2 Rating: 9.5/10 The release of Everything, Everything is a milestone for Underworld, a key figure in the electronic movement since the mid-90’s, but also marks the departure of the group’s DJ, Darren Emerson. For the last two years, programmer/producer Rick Smith has been diligently at work listening to…

Artist: Gilles Peterson Title: Incredible Sounds Label: Epic Rating: 3/10 So let me get this straight: there’s an alternative side to dance music? Gilles Peterson has released a mixed record that’s left this writer scratching his head. People who listen to this mix may be blown away by his untouchable mixing abilities of blending soul/house,…

Artist: Collective Soul Title: Blender Label: Atlantic Rating: 6.5/10 Collective Soul spins out fantastic rock songs from the heavyhearted ballad to the ass kickers. Blender isn’t much different. Collective Soul just keeps plugging along, often with little notice, churning out great albums. Ross Childress is perhaps the group’s unsung hero. His guitar work is fantastic…

Artist: Orgy Title: Vapor Transmission Label: Reprise Rating: 6.5/10 I will admit I didn’t care much for Orgy’s Candyass. It was too much synth candy for its own good. Vapor Transmission doesn’t deviate much except to bring the past planetary dance and hook to things a bit closer to earth. “Raised by the queens your…