Author: James

Posted on: September 3, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

TrustSource

TrustSource is a website that has links and other material for those individuals that wish to stop smoking. Well, at least part of that website deals with those goods. Other parts of it deal with provillus, hot flashes, and cellulite cream. Essentially, if there is something wrong or something that can be fixed with the human body, Trustsource is a website that has a section for it. My parents smoke,…

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Kate Bush – Under Review

Kate Bush – Under Review / 2006 MVD / 90 Minutes / http://www.katebush.com / http://www.mvdb2b.com / Reviewed 12 August 2006 I had heart of Kate Bush but had not really heart much of eir in the past. I guess I’m just too young. Anyways, the “Under Review” series of DVDs is really good at filling individuals in with what they need to know about all the major artists of the…

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Juliette and the Licks Open for Muse

LOS ANGELES, August 22, 2007 – Juliette and the Licks will join English rock trio Muse for a string of dates in September, leading up to their first headlining tour in support of recently released sophomore LP, “Four on the Floor” (The Militia Group).

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Jimmy Eat World – “Big Casino”

Jimmy Eat World – “Big Casino” / 2007 Interscope / 1 Track / http://www.jimmyeatworld.com / Jimmy Eat World has been a band that has impressed me (“Lucky Denver Mint”) and disappointed me in the past (changing “Bleed American”’s title). However, it has been a number of years since either of those events happened, so it seems like good policy to give the band another chance. There hopeful vocals that are…

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Frank Smith Tour Next Month, Get Praise

After spending the summer in their new hometown of Austin the boys of Frank Smith pack the van and hit the road! FRANK SMITH On Tour with The Handsome Family and Hayes Carll Daytrotter Session Airing Soon!

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

David Bowie – Serious Moonlight

David Bowie – Serious Moonlight / 2006 Virgin / 166 Minutes / http://www.davidbowie.com / http://www.virgin.com / Reviewed 23 April 2006 This may just be the period of David Bowie’s career where the least amount of individuals can say that they are familiar with the act. This is beyond the time of Ziggy Stardust but before the era in which Marilyn Manson and The Wallflowers made “Golden Years” and “Heroes” make…

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Roky Erickson Plays Bumbershoot, LA, SF, and Soundtrack To DVD Out 09/18

Mon Sep 03 — Bumbershoot Festival — Seattle, WA Thu Sep 06 — MusicFest NW — Portland, OR Sun Oct 28 — El Rey — Los Angeles, CA Tue Oct 30 — The Great American Music Hall — San Francisco, CA Wed Oct 31 — The Great American Music Hall — San Francisco, CA Don’t miss your chance to see this fascinating legend first-hand!!

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

The GoStation – Passion Before Function

The GoStation – Passion Before Function / 2007 Self / 10 Tracks / http://www.thegostation.com / The GoStation sure love their Oasis, don’t they? Whether it is the opening strains of ”All Together Now” or the ending riffs of “When I’m Gone”, the band has a lot of debts to pay the Gallagher brothers. I can understand why the band would want to do that; Oasis was a band that pushed…

Posted on: September 2, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 0

Bear Hands – Golden EP

Bear Hands – Golden EP / 2007 Freedom in Exile / 4 Tracks / http://www.bearhandsband.com / Bear Hands start out their “Golden EP” with their own interpretation of indie rock. This means that there are hints of the energetic alt-country punk of a Lucero, the prim and proper alt-rock of Weezer, and even a little hit of the fuzz and meandering arrangements that brought Jane’s Addiction to prominence all those…

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

James Blunt – Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions

James Blunt – Chasing Time: The Bedlam Sessions / 2006 Atlantic / 70 Minutes / http://www.jamesblunt.com / http://www.atlanticrecords.com / Reviewed 17 August 2006 Everyone knows who James Blunt is. This is due to the fact that eir song “You’re Beautiful” has been used in a number of commercials and been shown countless time on VH1 and other stations of that ilk. There are a number of reasons why individuals should…

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

Laura Aidanblaise – Get Thee to the World

Laura Aidanblaise – Get Thee to the World / 2007 Self / http://www.myspace.com/lauraaidanblaise “Get Thee to the World” shows Aidanblaise as one of the most innovative indie artists currently creating music. While it is a forgone conclusion that most instrumentation is created to highlight a singer, Aidanblaise takes this to its’ logical conclusion. The pacing and emotional intensity of the instrumentation is directly linked to Aidanblaise’s vocals, something that becomes…

Posted on: September 1, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 1

MMP Re-Releases Blind Illusion’s “The Same Asylum”

Metal Mind Productions presents re-release of the one of the most valuable thrash metal albums ever to see the light of day – “The Same Asylum” by Blind Illusion. At the time of its release in 1988 it was a truly unique offering compared to other Bay Area records, giving a surprisingly progressive edge to the compositions and showcasing some of the most amazing bass and guitar skills ever witnessed…

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

Foley McKenna Band – Moving My Feet

Foley McKenna Band – Moving My Feet / 2007 Self / 5 Tracks / http://www.thefmb.net / “Kimberley” is the first track on “Moving My Feet”. It starts out with a soulful set of guitars that do not easily fall into a genre category. The vocals slide in soon after, and blend together the work of Adam Duritz (Counting Crows) with Matchbox 20. There seems to be a little more in…

Posted on: September 1, 2007 Posted by: James Comments: 1

T.V. Casualty

T.V. Casualty / $? / :10 / 12M / [email protected] T.V Casualty is a zine that I receive for the explicit purpose to review. The issue is about breaking away from the dominance of the T.V. in the molding of individuals’ lives. This zine may be short, but the hand-written text on each page will ensure that individuals have a few solid minutes of engagement. One minor issue that comes…

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

MOTU – Going Back To Memphis

MOTU – Going Back To Memphis / 2007 Self / 11 Tracks / http://www.motu.net / “So Lonely” starts out “Going Back To Memphis”, and it shows MOTU as an act that is tremendously influenced by blues. The male vocals during “So Lonely” have a Randy Newman-like approach to them, and the inclusion of the second, female vocals on the track give the track further expansion. The instrumentation of the track…

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

Vader Releases “And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw” on MMP/MVD

As announced yesterday, Vader will release their third DVD in October. The DVD entitled “And Blood Was Shed In Warsaw” will feature the footage from the band’s fantastic concert at Stodola Club in February 2007, which was the final stop of the tour promoting their latest album “Impressions in Blood”. The show was filmed with 7 cameras so you can expect a truly amazing recording with great lights and dynamic…

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

Michael Hensley – Fire Behind Me

Michael Hensley – Fire Behind Me / 2007 Self / 12 Tracks / http://www.michael-hensley.com / “This Machine” is the first track on “Fire Behind Me”, and it shows Hensley as a purveyor of dance music. Specifically, the track is supported by hints of Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and Depeche Mode. Besides being influenced by these earlier dance acts, Hensley’s music on “Fire Behind Me”  is imbued with a current and…