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Posted on: November 1, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Mutual Hate Society – Exploration of the Multiconscious Mind [ADB]

This is the first album out on Astarte Luna records and it is a 29 minute CD that info can be received about at Mutual Hate Society, 43422 West Oaks Dr #253, Novi MI 48377. This songs on this album are all composed and played by Tracy Peters. This is a wonderous album with Moors and Black tape for a blue Girl sounding compositions. It sounds like a Medieval album,…

Posted on: November 1, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Vetiver Releases First Album on Gnomonsong 1/29/08

Andy Cabic’s Vetiver will be releasing their first recording thru Gnomonsong – the label run by Andy and Devendra Banhart on January 29, 2008. “You May Be Blue” (Neighbors Version) b/w “Been So Long” (Neighbors Version). Having recently completed opening dates for pals The Shins, Andy headed to Europe to perform with Devendra Banhart’s live band Spiritual Bonerz. Andy has written the bulk of a new studio album of original…

Posted on: November 1, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Enter Shikari Enter America (and Tour)

UK sensations Enter Shikari have announced a short run of US dates promoting their upcoming debut album Take to the Skies. The band’s blend of hardcore, metal and trance has garnered them one of the most loyal followings the European rock community has seen in years. They are in the record books for the only band to ever sell out the London Astoria while still being unsigned. Their live shows…

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Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Elizabeth: The Golden Age / 2007 Decca / 20 Tracks / http://www.elizabeththegoldenage.net / Elizabeth: The Golden Age uses an interesting back and forth style between two very established composers (Craig Armstrong and A.R. Rahman) that works despite the two different styles and experiences invoked by each composer. For those individuals that do not know, Armstrong was behind the scores for Romeo + Juliet, The Bone Collector, Cruel Intentions, Moulin! Rouge,…

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Blackmore’s Night Gears up for Paris Moon

For a decade, award winning singer/songwriter Candice Night, legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, and their fellow band of minstrels, have crafted an enchanting folk/rock sound with Renaissance overtones that has earned them the devotion of fans around the globe. On November 6, 2007 Blackmore’s Night will release Paris Moon, a long-form concert DVD/CD shot September 20, 2006 at Paris, France’s famed Olympia.

Posted on: November 1, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Mr. Tornado Head – Stays Crunchy In Milk / Tastes Like Chicken [ADB]

As with Johnson,i seen mr.tORNaDo heAd live at a concert and proceeded to pick up Stays Crunchy in Milk! and Tastes Like Chicken.The only bad think about either of the tapes is the recording on the copy I got of Tastes like Chicken.Its kinda hard to hear,but you still can.My favorite song by these guys is Norman the rock and roll pony,but i like a all of their songs.For Stays…

Posted on: November 1, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Oh No Not Stereo Tracking their Second LP

High-energy pop-rock duo Oh No Not Stereo are busy tracking their second full-length album in not one, but four different studios in their hometown of Los Angeles. The band is handling their own production, but have enlisted an impressive team comprised of Jim Wirt (Incubus, Live, Something Corporate) to assist with instrumentation; Max Coane (Jack’s Mannequin, The Rocket Summer, The Bronx) to assist with production; and Neal Avron (Fall Out…

Posted on: October 31, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Aeroplane, 1929 – The Holy Ghost

Aeroplane, 1929 – The Holy Ghost / 2007 Topshelf / 6 Tracks / http://www.aeroplane1929.com / http://www.topshelf-records.com / I swear, I’ve tried to review this album about 8 times, and each time I sit down to do it, life gets in the way. No more; “The Holy Ghost” starts off with “Locomotives”, and it shows Aeroplane, 1929 as an act that starts off meekly and quietly. The walking guitar line that…

Posted on: October 31, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Horse the Band Tour With Gwar, 3 Inches of Blood

HORSE the Band have announced that they will be touring with the mighty GWAR starting November 4. The tour will kick off in Johnson City, NY and wrap-up in Santa Cruz, CA on November 21. HORSE are currently on tour with Between the Buried And Me and Animosity, and will be playing the Saints and Sinners Fest on November 3 in Asbury Park, NJ.

Posted on: October 31, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Billy Bragg Wins Q-Award, Meets QEII

Esteemed Populist’s Latest Collaboration is with None Other Than Ludwig van Beethoven, New Record on Anti- Coming Spring 2008 The legendary Billy Bragg, de facto conscience of popular music in Britain and beyond, has been having one hell of a month. On October 8th he was presented with the 2007 Classic Songwriter award at Britain’s biggest and most respected music event, the Q Awards. Previous winners have included Elton John…

Posted on: October 31, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Mortiis – FØdt til Ã… herske [ADB]

This album was made by a band members of emperor, one of the most internationally famous black metal bands. Their albums can be found on Century Black, which is a imprint of Century Media records. FØdt til Ã… herske is on Dark Dungeon Music, and it consists of two songs. The original pressing of the album was on Malicious Records. The whole album is a great work of slow instrumental…

Posted on: October 31, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Lower East Side Stitches / Murphy’s Law Split 7 inch [ADB]

Lower East Side Stitches / Murphy’s Law Split 7 inch (3000 Print) Red Vinyl (NG Records) This vinyl was made because of Der Fuhrer’s Guiliani’s views on the police brutality that recently occurred in NYC. The LES Stiches song on this album is “NYC is dead”, and the Murphy’s law song on this was “Quality of Life”. “NYC is Dead” is on the Stitches newest album, Staja98LES ,which a review…

Posted on: October 31, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Alabama Thunderpussy Stomping Their Way Across Europe

Richmond, Virginia natives Alabama Thunderpussy have just headed over to Europe after finishing a month stint on the road with Obituary. Alabama Thunderpussy are excited for the opportunity to bring their southern metal sound to Europe with support from Firebird. Drummer Bryan Cox has this to say:

Posted on: October 30, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

David Byrne – The Knee Plays

David Byrne – The Knee Plays / 2007 Nonesuch / 20 Tracks / http://www.davidbyrne.com / http://www.nonesuch.net / Individuals that are big fans of David Byrne will know that “The Knee Plays” is not a new album, but its release by Nonesuch is the first time it has made it onto CD. This package contains the music from the CD, along with a DVD that has over 400 different photographs taken…

Posted on: October 30, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Athlete – Beyond The Neighbourhood

Athlete – Beyond The Neighbourhood / 2007 Astralwerks / 11 Tracks / http://www.athlete.mu / Athlete is perhaps the biggest band that no one has heard of in the United States. Their last album, “Tourist”, went double platinum, and “Beyond The Neighbourhood” is poised to do the same thing. From the opening strains of “In Between 2 State”, Athlete shows that they understand how to get individuals involved with their music.

Posted on: October 30, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

D.O.A.’s 1995 Black Spot album re-released

D.O.A. and Sudden Death Records are thrilled to finally re-release The Black Spot. This 14 track CD originally came out in 1995, but has been out of print for a number of years. When D.O.A. drummer Ken Jensen tragically died in a house fire on January 30th 1995, D.O.A. asked John Wright of NO MEANS NO to step in for the recording. Combining John with Joe Shithead Keithley, Brian Wimpy…

Posted on: October 30, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

2007.10.30 Top Ten List (JMcQ)

10. Early Man – More To Me Than Meat and Eyes 09. William Shatner – Common People 08. The Streets – Never Went To Church 07. The Aquabats – Hot Summer Nights 06. Bowling For Soup – When We Die 05. Fall Out Boy – I’m Like A Lawyer 04.Pulley – Outside Opinion 03. Angels and Airwaves -  The Adventure 02. Municipal Waste – Unleash The Bastards 01. Frank Zappa…

Posted on: October 30, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Die Mannequin Supports Deftones, Finger 11, Sum 41

It isn’t easy to pull off punk in a time when the sounds and sights of the subculture have been commercialized to the farthest ends of Planet Retail, but every once in a while comes a band that can break out of the teen demographic that bands can get stuck in. Toronto’s Die Mannequin – a trio of fierce musicians that have collaborated with MSTRKRFT, Ian D’sa of Billy Talent,…