A5/16 pages-$1/trade. Another hard hitting installment from Mike and Jay. Various improvements have been made since the first issue, including a hell of a lot more use of a computer from the first. The cover art is simply great, and these guys are as arrogant as they ever have been, and they also don’t let musical articles stifle their creativity . Most interesting in the magazine is the inclusion of…
“This is what would’ve happened had The Killers and T-Rex written songs for fun rather than to make money.†– Whisperin & Hollerin You Are My Girl Release Date: April 8, 2008 ICBM Records
Steve Lieberman – Last of the Jewish Pirates / 2007 Self / 24 Tracks / http://www.gangstarabbi.com / Steve Lieberman has been cutting albums, one per year or more, for quite a while now. “Last of the Jewish Pirates†is the one of the latest albums from Lieberman, and ey places eir own spin on the tracks that have been the most influential in the creation of Lieberman’s own sound. This…
Finger Eleven’s “Paralyzer†has been a huge hit for the band. The track hit the top of the charts at Rock and Alternative, went on to reach the top five on the pop charts, and remains there at the HAC format. The band will return to the road in early March, once singer Scott Anderson has a full recovery from his recently diagnosed Mono. The February appearances have been postponed…
Teedo – You Are My Girl / 2007 ICBM / 4 Tracks / http://www.teedomusic.com / “You Are My Girl†is an EP that sets the stage for the band’s upcoming full length, which should be out before the end of 2008. The title track blends together a very “China Girlâ€-era Bowie with a set of instruments that call together a rich array of influences. These influences include early nineties alternative…
Citay’s “Little Kingdom” is an otherworldly place, full of psychedelic swirl, soaring harmonies and grandiose jams. It’s an epic journey, and an album that sounds out of place today- a classic in the purest sense. Like Citay’s 2006 self-titled debut, the ’70s rock sensibility is intact; Thin Lizzy, acoustic Led Zeppelin, Big Star and the Byrds all remain touchstones. But “Little Kingdom” moves further into ambitious composition, referencing Popul Vuh,…
Lil Devious – You Control Me / 2007 Gung Ho / 5 Tracks / http://www.lildevious.com / http://www.gung-horecordings.com / This is the latest single from Lil’ Devious, Mark Baker and Gary Little, called “You Control Meâ€. “You Control Me†starts with little more than a back and forth drum beat, taking a good half minute before adding a little bit of atmospheric elements to the mix. The inclusion of synthesizer lines…
“Symphony†by Sarah Brightman, the world’s biggest selling soprano of all time, scores her highest U.S. chart debut this week at #13 on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart with first week sales totaling 31,463. “Symphony†is Brightman’s first album of new material in five years. Released by EMI/Manhattan Records on January 29, “Symphony†is a 13-track collection of all new songs, featuring duets with Andrea Bocelli, KISS’ Paul Stanley, Alessandro…
18 Pages, black and white. Anger is their friend, as “Get the Strap†is an outlet for the anger of 2 guys. Self-loathing is evidenced by the second page, and whether it is only a joke or not, I dont know. The retrospective article describes a situation much like the one I was in for Amish Drive By, in the fact that they were almost expelled for the magazine. I…
Debut Album “Reach†In Stores February 19th, 2008 Through BreakSilence Records. *** Hailed As,”Sparkling Melodic Prowess and Filthy Screamo Grind” By Alternative Press Magazine
