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John Amadon: The Bursting Sheaf

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:45 pmNo Comment | 101 views
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John Amadon
The Bursting Sheaf
(Hirngespinst)
Sounding eerily similar to Alex Chilton and at times Matthew Sweet, Portland singer/guitarist John Amadon makes the kind of music that will likely classify him as a “musician’s musician.”
That’s not to say …

Aina Haina: Self-Titled

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:42 pmNo Comment | 88 views
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Aina Haina
Self-Titled
(Badman)
As a person who plays guitar, it is the six-string instrument I always listen to when receiving a new release. But to be honest, there hasn’t been much “guitar rock” to listen to with …

The Black Tongued Bells: Every Tongue Has A Tale To Tell

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:41 pmNo Comment | 29 views
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The Black Tongued Bells
Every Tongue Has A Tale To Tell
(Rankoutsider)
This is the most rock n’ roll record since the first Georgia Satellites LP. In many respects it is so much more than that, but rock …

David Bowie: The Next Day

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:39 pmNo Comment | 70 views
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David Bowie
The Next Day
([ISO)
Many thought David Bowie was done as a recording and touring artist. Rumors have been circulating about his retirement for years, dating back to his heart issues which ended 2003’s Reality Tour.
Then, …

The Bronx: The Bronx (IV)

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:38 pmNo Comment | 42 views
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The Bronx
The Bronx (IV)
(ATO)
After taking a few years off to sow their wild oats as their mariachi band alter ego Mariachi El Bronx, hardcore punkers The Bronx are back with The Bronx (IV), their supposed …

Clutch: Earth Rocker

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:37 pmNo Comment | 37 views
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Clutch
Earth Rocker
(Weathermaker)
If you can count on anything in the ever-changing music industry, you can count on the fact that Clutch is going to be Clutch, and any time they release a new album, you know …

Dynasty: Beyond Measure

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:35 pmNo Comment | 15 views
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Dynasty
Beyond Measure
(Facedown)
Listen, everyone knows hardcore has a boundless list of sub-genres, from Christian and melodic to death and post, but Dynasty is none of those. Just as there is New York City hardcore, Dynasty is …

Tinsley Ellis: Get It

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:34 pmNo Comment | 53 views
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Tinsley Ellis
Get It
(Heartfixer Music)
One might think releasing an instrumental album of blues, surf and guitar rock in this day and age is unwise, but with the fastest growing genre of music today being “EDM” aka…electronic …

Eternal Fair: The Horse that carries the Wheel

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:33 pmNo Comment | 57 views
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Eternal Fair
The Horse that carries the Wheel
(Self-Released)
Seattle trio Eternal Fair wear their influences on their sleeves on their sophomore album The Horse That Carries the Wheel, giving us a surprising ten track set of …

Colleen Green: Sock It To Me

By on April 29, 2013 – 6:32 pmNo Comment | 11 views
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Colleen Green
Sock It To Me
(Hardly Art)
Good music should be like a good book: able to keep your attention from the first moment to the last, with a journey of growth in between. Unfortunately, Sock it …