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28 Degrees Taurus - How Do You Like Your Love? - CD
(28 Degrees
Taurus) This CD starts off with the tune "Single Suicide Mode" which
has a hypnotic guitar swirl sound and steady rhythmic beat that reminds
me of the band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. The female vocals have an early '90s
college radio sound to them which is a plus in my book. "Waves of Love"
is a playful tune, while "Crash & Burn" has a little bite to it. I'm not
a big instrumental guy, but the tune "Love is Underwater" has a dreamy quality
about it that's almost a cross between The Cure and The Cranes.
It just drags you in. Then again, the same thing can be said for every tune
on this excellent release.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Daryle Stephen Ackerman - Attention To Detail - CD
The first question that comes to mind as I listen to this release is Why?
Then I recalled a conversation I had a while ago with Mite lamenting the
pros and cons of complex recording methods being within reach of everybody.
On one hand it is a great thing to see amazing bands that would have never
recorded themselves in any reasonable fashion now put out a CD without a
major financial investment. Of course on the opposite side of the equation
you have CDs like this one.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Chris Alleyne - Saturday's Hero - CD
(Devine Soul Records)
Chris Alleyne is a soul singer with a smooth and silky voice. I’m
not a huge fan of soul, but these songs really have that something special
and Chris’ voice and delivery are infectious. The lyrics all deal with personal
topics, his first child and missing a lost love.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Ball in the House - Grantie Ave. - CD
(Ball in the House)
Five very talented vocalists belt out a cappella soul music. While I can
appreciate their talent, I can’t really get into their chosen style of music.
While I liked bands like the now defunct Moxy Fruvous and Da Vinci’s
Notebook, I can’t really relate to these oh so smooth, yet rough songs.
If you like music such as Boyz II Men then this will probably be
right up your alley.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Megan Birdsall - CD
(Little Jazz Bird) I'm not liking this one too much. The vocals are just
okay, but the arrangements have something to leave desired. The opening
tune "Is You Is" just fell flat and the rest of the songs on this release
didn't fare much better.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Johnny J. Blair - Grateful - CD
(Wampus Multimedia) On the first track I was hearing a band that was channeling
Iggy & The Stooges mixed with X. Then things deteriorated
to a rockin’ roots band with lyrics that couldn’t sustain the songs. “She’s
been round and round the planet, she’s a journalistic girl,” yep that’s
only one of many repeated choruses. It seems his biggest claim to fame is
playing bass on Davey Jones of the Monkeys tours. Davey
Jones lends his hand on one track and it’s one of the better ones on
the disc. From what I’ve read Johnny seems to put on a great live act, but
I just don’t hear it translating to recorded disc.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Bud Buckley - It's About Time - CD
(Bud Buckley) A
fairly talented guitarist gets together with equally talented friends to
make a record. The light rock music has tinges of folk, country, blues and
even a bit of Latin rhythms. Everything about the music and vocals is fine,
even if the lyrics are weak at points. The only thing is the music just
never really gels to the point of making me want to listen. It’s pleasant
and all, but it just kind of flows from my speakers without any real point
of interest.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
The Eric Byrd Trio + 4 - Brother Ray - CD
(Eric Byrd) This is
a classic jazz trio straight out of the hip early 60’s, being backed up
by a four piece horn section. Eric and band owe a great debt to Ray
Charles and to a lesser extent the other masters of jazz. One of my
favorite tracks on this disc is the tune “I’ve Got News For You” about a
lying wayward girlfriend. The lyrics are excellent and the mutterings from
the band members really makes it come alive. If you have a deep love of
the songs from the beat generation and other classics then get this disc
and search out the Eric Byrd Trio who I’m sure gives a great live
performance.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Cailyn - New World in Blue - CD
(Cailyn)
Cailyn is an amazing guitarist somewhere in the realm of early
Joe Satriani or Yngwie Malmsteen, but with more melody. She starts
off with her version of “Little Wing”, which she pulls off very well and
even throws in a few Eddie Van Halen licks for fun. The only thing
that ruins this version is the vocalist who oversings like a bad Vegas act.
The second song “Clouds” is much better and an original. Cailyn’s
songwriting shows through and of course the guitar is the focal point. The
final two tracks are classical songs blended with rock, which has been done
many times, yet she still pulls it off nicely and gives the classics a bit
of her own style. Overall an impressive disc and a must have if you’re into
guitar virtuosos.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Cavedoll - No Vertigo - CD
(KiteFishing
Records) An interesting indie rock band with a singer who sounds like
a cross between David Byrne and the guy from OK Go! The music
comes across as a mix of Devo, Pere Ubu, The Pixies,
Brainiac and Tally Hall. Overall a really fun disc with plenty
of bouncy keyboard lines and lyrics that you can’t help but sing along with.
To end off the disc they do their take on two classics, “Paint It Black”
by the Rolling Stones and “Hereos” by David Bowie. Cavedoll
makes both songs their own, exploring them in a totally different way than
the original band.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Cherish - The Truth - CD
(Capitol Records)
On this disc you get almost 65 minutes of free-form jazz by a quintet that
is tight while playing loose. The lead is Bob Claire on the alto
flute, so it is a bit different than the standard jazz you hear, but his
backup is straight guitar, bass, piano and drums. If you like jazz of the
freeform variety then search this out.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Michael Dease - Clarity - CD
(Michael Dease) Michael
is a trombonist who reminds me of Chuck Mangione. Sure, Chuck
plays a flugelhorn, but the sounds and style are very similar. You get solos
from all members on different tunes, but the primary showcase is Michael's
trombone.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
The Desert Mothers - Nowhere Motel - CD
(Boots Road Music)
This is a one track single of a song called “Nowhere Motel”. The song was
interesting enough, but it sounds like a weak version of a Wild Colonials
tune. Everything was decent, but just not as good as what the Wild Colonials
would do with it.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Diamondhead - Dirty Realism - CD
(Public Eyesore Records)
Odd noise soundscapes that bring to mind a low budget horror flick. Something
you would have expected The Blair Witch Project to have used. While
I’m not saying that this release is without merit, I can say that it is
getting pretty damn annoying.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Michael Dyer - Compli-intricated Life - CD
(Michael Dyer
Music) I was thinking the first song was a joke. Poorly executed, but
still an ironic joke. Nope, this is serious and is seriously bad. The only
redeeming quality I can find is that I like his attitude and the meaning
behind his lyrics. I’ll leave it at that.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Jeffrey Fisher - Ocean of Consciousness - 2CD
(Healing
Music of the South West) I would rather sit through an opera that Yanni
and John Tesh collaborated on than to listen to this CD again.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
ForceField On - Llipspill - CD
(ForceField On)
Taking a cue from Spoon these guys have a very 70s sound with a lo-fi sound
augmented with horns and a piano in the forefront. Actually all the songs
seem to be in a minor key and have a slightly sinister and dark tone to
them, so maybe they are the anti-spoon? Kudos for the palindrome.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Russ Glenn - A Brand New Earth - CD
(AI Recordings)
Catchy, funk, reggae and soul infused rock played primarily acoustically.
All of the songs are catchy and well constructed; my only criticism is that
they all seem to sound too similar and have the same basic tempo and underlying
beat. It’s not like they all sound like the same song, it’s just that a
DJ could do an easy combo mix without having to play with the tone or speed.
Glenn does decent covers of “Jane Says” and “Sweet Jane” (he must
have a thing for girls named Jane), but both have that same funk infused
rock sound as everything else. Overall I like the band in small doses, but
not a full hour of it.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Fletcher Harrington - Under the Shadow of San Gabriel - CD
(Lopie Records) At first
glance, I thought Fletcher Harrington was going to be one of those
band names that doubled as a deconstructive statement on identity and genre
etc., but it is actually Fletcher Harrington, formerly of Cowboy
Buddha, putting out a solid alt-country disc (heavy emphasis on the
"ALT"). The song, "Clean Desire" is more like indie rock actually. I think
the genre of ALT- COUNTRY, simply means "good music with classic themes
in the songwriting and structure." Operating within these boundaries, Under
the Shadow of San Gabriel is worth a spin.
-- Sitcom Serf (2008)
Hour of the Shipwreck - The Hour is Upon Us - CD
(Shipwreck &
Co.) A release of long spacey jams, some with vocals and others without.
After a few listens I finally realized that what this release reminds me
of is UmmaGumma period Pink Floyd but updated for 2008. Very
grand and dreamy with occasional bursts of noise, but overall it is just
sonic soundscapes of the light jazz infused rock variety.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Hunting the Rabbit - Push it Brother - CD
(Fuzzy
Funny Bunny Music) Hunting the Rabbit has a very catchy, hard
indie rock sound that has touches of southern rock, funk and folk blended
into the mix. I catch bits of great 90s influences like Concrete Blonde
and Toad the Wet Sprocket running throughout the songs. The only
thing I really didn’t like about this band was on a few songs like “Natures
Way” they went into a way too repetitive refrain at the end. I can’t wait
to hear something a bit more than this four song sampler from this solid
rock band. (Evidently I did last year, I just noticed the review that I
did of their full length on Capitol Records. Given these two releases I
have to wonder why I haven't heard more about these guys. They get my seal
of approval!)
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
The Lions Rampant - Play Rock n Roll! - CD
(The Lions
Rampant) This is good old straight garage rock going full bore. Lo-fi,
gruff and full of energy. They are part grunge (Mudhoney, Tad)
and part Jon Spencer Blues Explosion thrown into the late '00s. It's
always great to have bands like this around that are just fun and pure energy.
Nothing really magical, but it's always a great feeling.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Little Beirut - High Dive - CD
(Little Beirut) This
is a great indie rock band that brings together elements of some of my favorite
bands from the early 90's like The Replacements, Soul Asylum
and Concrete Blonde. Then mutates them with an overall feel of some
more recent bands like Coldplay or Modest Mouse. I think "The
Lottery" has college radio hit written all over it, with its great piling
on chorus contrasting with the tension just below the surface verses. All
the tracks are catchy as hell with loads of hooks and memorable lyrics.
Little Beirut is a band to watch out for and catch if you get the
chance.
-- (2008)
Bob Marsh - Viovox - CD
(Public Eyesore)
Bob Marsh's collection of "rantings, ravings, sermons," etc. has
an explanation printed on the inside cover, citing the brands of his equipment,
Rosie the Riveter, and an open invitation to "complete" anything one finds
missing from his work. I don't think Bob really needs to explain himself;
I think he is just being kind to those who will wholly reject what he is
doing. I don't think this sort of exercise in the experimental genre can
be explained, nor would I condone such a thing if I thought it could be
done. Experimental music, like any experimental art form is more defined
by what it is not. Sampled loops and processed instruments (cello and violin
mostly) create a very ethereal bed from which to experience the uneasiness
of being uncomfortable, in the best possible way. Challenging the listener
and participating in the more encompassing exercise of doing the work that
one finds fascinating (or unavoidable) is quite an admirable undertaking.
Mr. Marsh reminds me of Richard Foreman, for those of you
into experimental theater. In fact, VIOVOX could be the sound track for
one of Foreman's plays. A process described by Foreman as
"laboratory-like work that obsesses [him], luring [him] deeper and deeper
into the particular truths [he feels] driven to explore". VIOVOX isn't for
the faint of heart.
-- Sitcom Serf (2008)
Glenn Mercer - Wheels In Motion - CD
(Pravda Records)
Nice, fairly mellow rock with a slow plodding beat. Glenn is best
known for being a founding member of the post punk legends The Feelies.
Everything is fine on this release, but with his monotone voice and a lack
of hooks the songs just seem to drone on into one another. It just goes
on and on and on…
-- Grog Mutant (2007)
Alanis Morissette - Flavors of Entanglement - CD
(Warner Brothers)
I haven’t really listened to any new Alanis since possibly the late
90s. I heard she had put out a few releases since 00, but I never noticed
them and heard they were fairly weak. However, listening to Flavors of
Entanglement I must say that she is back with a vengeance. Sure she
isn’t doing any grunge-like wailing, but she does kick things up at times
and throws in quite a few world beat under-currents like on the lead track
“Citizen of the Planet”. The songs primarily have to do with relationships,
or you might say entanglements. Alanis comes off as having gained
wisdom and maturity with age, but has kept her wit, sense of humor and edge.
I’m happy to have her back in my life and add this release to my ever-growing
cache of music.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Neptune's Favor - Neptune's Favor - CD
(Neptune's Favor)
The vocalist sounds a lot like Aimee Mann, when Aimee is in her rockin'
mode. I also hear more than a little of Goodness and Letters to
Cleo in their music. This four song sampler gives a good idea of who
Neptune's Favor is and I am liking it. I can't wait to hear a full
length at some point from them.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Gabriel Olin - Here - CD
(Go Bird Records)
This has a very 80's sound ala Haircut 100 but with a British invasion
undercurrent. The other band Gabriel reminds me of is Oasis,
primarily due to his British Jangle-pop sound. The oddest thing was the
second song "Someday" which has a construction and chord structure similar
to "Godzilla", but it sounds like it's being sung by an Englishman who isn't
aware such a song exists. If you enjoy Oasis or other such bands
I think you should give Gabriel a chance. I'm sure if you had a release
he'd give you a shot.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Jesse Payne - Beyond the Leaves - CD
(Jesse Payne)
This four-song sampler from Jesse shows off his blend of roots rock,
folk and alternative country. His voice makes me think of a more upbeat
Bright Eyes or an American cousin to Chris Martin of Coldplay.
The one song that really stands out to me is “Thief Among Us” with its piano
driven melody, captivating guitar solo and heartfelt vocals. This four-song
disc is a nice showcase for a very talented musician.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Pennenga - Imagine - CD
(Pennenga) I’m getting a touch of David Byrne from this release,
but also a bad attempt at Weird Al. Without looking at liner notes
I would figure that this is a one man band whose primary instrument is keyboard,
given that the rest of the instruments have a supporting feel. This is one
of those releases where every instrument including the vocals seem to have
one voice and the parts were structured just to match the overall melody.
Not a bad exercise, but nothing I enjoy listening to.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
James Power - Real Real Man - CD
(James Power) While
I do think that the music on this release is decent, I will say that I wasn't
too impressed with the vocals. The lyrics I'm on the fence on, while not
bad overall, they still needed to be tightened up and tweaked a bit. The
first song on this release is decent enough, however I feel that it would
be better presented as a snotty punk tune. I also liked the melody and basic
storyline to the song "Frankie", but it definitely needs more revisions
done with the lyrics.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Rose of Jericho - These City Lights - CD
(Rose of Jericho)
They have a sound that's similar to Flyleaf mixed in with a mid 90's
Goo Goo Dolls sound on the guitar. Their music and vocals are good
but they never really seem to really grab me. There are moments, but it
lacks the big hooks that really draw you into a song and keep it in your
mind. Overall I think they have a lot of great things going for them including
the vocalist's seductive voice and the occasional string arrangements creeping
up from the background. With some more time I can see Rose of Jerico
really going somewhere and making their mark.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Glenn Shambroom & Friends - Band Math - CD
(Broomer Records) Glenn is a saxophonist / guitarist who plays really sax
driven jazz that is akin to Benny Goodman but dragged into the 21st
Century. The release is broken down into Quintets, Quartets and Trios making
me imagine members leaving the stage after a few songs until at the end
of the night you only see a classic jazz trio. Overall Glenn’s baritone
sax playing is a thing of beauty with its rich, full tone guiding along
the melody and the spacey B-3 organ bringing to mind the height of hip jazz.
This is the type of music I’d expect to hear at a classy jazz club.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
The Slants - Slanted Eyes, Slanted Hearts - CD
(The Slants) The
Slants are an all Asian American band, which I mention because they
use it to define themselves. They play a great fusion of post-punk, emocore
and ‘80s style electronica dance. A few of the many bands that come to mind
while listening to this great release are Joy Division, J-Church,
XBXRX, Freezepop, Nation of Ulysses and Depeche
Mode…but that just scratches the surface. The Slants are one
of my favorite new bands this year with their excellent combination of fast
driving beats, dark lyrics, male / female vocals and tasty hooks galore.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
The Smiling Strangers - All The Way - CD
(QCGS Records)
When this CD started out I thought it might be pretty decent. Then the vocals
kicked in and it all seemed drab. The songs have a folky/hippy feel to them
and are as appealing as a bowl full of plain tofu.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
The Smittens - The Coolest Thing About Love - CD
(HHBTM Records) Yay,
another release from Happy Happy Birthday to Me Records. I think
I’ve liked 99% of the releases they’ve put out and the Smittens are
no exception. If you were to combine the fun and whimsy of Baby Calendar
with the variations and range of The New Pornographers you’d have
a band like the Smittens. Tons of great melodic hooks and sweet boi
/ grrl vocals with peppy guitars, keyboards and everything else I love about
cuddlecore / tweepop. As a bonus the have a song called “Gumdrops” with
lyrics “I really like you, my new librarian” which I played for my favorite
librarian and she loved it! If I was 20 again and traveling with my band,
this is what I’d want to be playing…
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Somehow Still Alive - Afterall - CD
(Somehow Still
Alive) Musically they jump around sounding like early Suicidal Tendencies,
P.O.D. and Puddle of Mudd, but their vocalist has a smoother
voice almost like pop metal. The music isn’t anything new or special, but
if you like the aforementioned bands then you will get into Somehow Still
Alive.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Tangria Jazz Group - Tangria Jazz Group - CD
(Tangria) Fairly straight
forward piano based instrumental jazz group. Nothing against Tangria
Jazz Group, but we’ve been getting so many jazz bands in lately that
they are all starting to blend together. I’d say that this group is in the
middle of the pack. Nothing outstanding, but it is jazz well done.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
The Threes - Head Voices - CD
(The Threes) This
looks interesting since the primary photos are the band have them dressed
up as Alice, The White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter. To start things off they
do a fairly traditional start to the song “16 Tons” then completely rock
it out. I believe they have a bassoon playing on “Meet the Neighbors” which
is something you don’t hear often, even in great indie rock. And that is
what The Threes are, great indie rock with equal parts Superchunk,
The Muffs and bands that you would find on Eskimo Kiss Records.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Under the Flood - The Witness - CD
(Koch Records)
These guys have that standard hard alternative metal sound similar to Mudvayne,
Stereomud, Papa Roach and Staind. I don’t hear anything
new or amazing here, but they do sound very polished and could easily get
a spot in any of the aforementioned bands tour and gain a ton of loyal fans.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
V-Project - New Machine - CD
(DMV Music) I’m reminded
of the 80’s hair metal band Y&T, Cinderella or Quiet Riot.
I really expected to hear a cowbell throughout the first track. One track
“The Stake” sounded a lot like “Rocky Mountain Way” by the James Gang.
As you can tell this disc is a must for all fans of the hair metal bands
of the ‘80s and classic hard rock in general.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Leanne Weatherly - Go and Find... - CD
(Leanne Weatherly)
After listening to this a few times I get the impression of a hip 1970's
Las Vegas lounge complete with disco ball and Leanne Weatherly prowling
the stage with the audience mesmerized. The music is pleasant, but cheesy,
and her voice is perfect for the songs, however it all sounds very out of
date to me. If you love lounge type music from the 70's then this is your
release!
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Wonderbelly - The Away Team is Dead - CD
(Soundwerks Records) OK, now this release has a lot to live up to. The album
is called The Away Team is Dead and the first two tracks are "Data's
Lament" and "Picard to Data". Being a huge ST:TNG fan I expect these songs
to either wow me or crack me up. Well, they didn't quite meet my expectations
of the ST:TNG references. The love song from Picard to Data was ok, but
not nearly clever enough. Overall though the disc is full of catchy melodies
and toe tapping goodness, but I did expect a bit more cleverness and maybe
a Python aspect to the whole release. The one thing that hit me overall
was how much this reminds me of James Lehman.
Never heard of him, well I'm not surprised. He was the first person to
send me a CD for review way back in 1990. I was doing a small personal zine
and it didn't even occur to me to review music, or how to go about getting
it for free. He evidently found my zine and sent in his music for review.
I was thrilled and shocked at the same time. The music was decent and has
a slight John Lennon quality to it. What amazes me now is that I
brought his name to mind 18 years after the fact.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Calvin Yordy - Lost in the Dirac Sea - CD
(Calvin Yordy)
The music is typical "this is my first band" rock, in playing and presentation.
There's a youthful intenseness to the music and vocals that I've heard so
many times before. The vocals are not all that strong and give every song
on this release a sense of sameness ness.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Mario Martin Zelaya - Calafia's Moods - CD
(Calafia Music)
Mario seems like a nice enough guy, it’s just that his unique blend
of world folk music just comes off like a “sensitive pony-tail boy”. The
music is actually fairly interesting with a blend of standard acoustic folk
and all sorts of “world” music accents. I think it’s really just his slightly
nasally & whiny voice singing lyrics that seem to be crammed in to fit the
music. It is a great concept, just not executed properly.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
V/A - Rock The Net - CD
(Thirsty Ear) This
disc is a benefit for the Future of Music Coalition’s Rock the Net Campaign.
A great cause with some great musicians contributing tracks including Aimee
Mann, They Might Be Giants, Bright Eyes, Guster,
Wilco, DJ Spooky, The Wrens and many more. A great
cause comes together with some interesting indie / college rock on this
worthwhile release.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
(Mental Records) This is a concept album that sounds great on the surface. Lot of great musicians from a variety of bands: Trotsky - Subhumans / Citizen Fish; Spike T. Smith - Morrissey / The Damned; Jay Bentley - Bad Religion; Tony Barber - Buzzcocks / Lack of Knowledge; Mike Carter - Glasses and Ashes; Fletcher Dragge - Pennywise; Greg Hetson - Circle Jerks / Bad Religion; Peter Distefano - Porno for Pyros; Armand Tambouris - Le Meu Le Purr; Paul Roessler - The Screamers / Nina Hagen; Kirsten Patches - Naked Aggression; Jason Cruz - Strung Out; and Shannon Saint Ryan who put this all together. Music sounds like Fear trying to play songs by the Offspring. While there is a ton of potential and a great theme I just feel this falls short. It seems like things were recorded pretty much on the fly with limited practice, which I'm sure is the case given the people involved. Overall it has a raw sound, but given the material it feels like it should be polished. I really feel that I should like this more than I do.but I can't. Sorry.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
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"In Review"
-- (2008)
Timothy Cooper - Light on the Water - CD
(New Piano Age Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Lisa Coppola - Wisdom From the Pain - CD
(Lisa Coppola)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
D+D - Dereck Higgins + Dino Felipe - 7"
(Public Eyesore Records)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Salme Dahlstrom - The Acid Cowgirl Audio Trade - CD
(Kontainer
Music) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Michael Dean Damron & Thee Loyal Bastards' - Bad Days Ahead - CD
(In Music We Trust)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Dan and Leland - The Rush of Sights and Sounds - CD
(Dan and Leland)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Deaf Pedestrians - Deaf Pedestrians - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Dead Leaf Echo - Pale Fire - CD
(Dead Leaf Echo)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Dem Boyz - Dem Boyz are Back! - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Douye - Journey - CD
(Douye)
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Rita Edmond - Sketches of a Dream - CD
(T.O.T.I. Music)
-- (2008)
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(Lesser Note Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Brittney Elizabeth - Breathe In - CD
(Two Day Reign
Records) "In Review"
-- (2008)
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(Aaron English)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Fable - Weathered - CD
(Soft Wind
Productions) "In Review"
-- (2008)
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(Didi Favreau)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Mike Ferry - A Feather - CD
(Mike Ferry)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Mary Fettig - Brazilian Footprints - CD
(F Major Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Lisa Finnie - Lisa Finnie - CD
(Chirp Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Anna Maria Flechero - Within the Fourteenth Hour - CD
(Anna Maria Flechero)
-- (2008)
Fortune 500 - Fly to the Sun - CD
(Fortune 500)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Angel Foss - The Olive Collection V. 2.0 - CD
(Angel Foss) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Neal Fox - Now It's Personal - CD
(Wired Duck Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
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(DLF Records)
-- (2008)
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(Scrapper Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Richard Frankz - The Traveler - CD
(Chirp Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Frisbee - Rediscovery - CD
(Frisbee Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
From Autumn and Ashes - Live at Looney Tunes - CD
(Vagrant Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
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(Moosepie Records)
-- (2008)
Dave Gahan - Dave Gahan - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
James Geralden - Tender and Blue - CD
(James Geralden)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Craig Gore - Ten Year Sleep - CD
(Craig Gore) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Groopoloops - Imperfect I - CD
(Gery Tinkeleberg)
-- (2007)
Florence Hall - Always on the Run - CD
(Florence Hall)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Handcuffs - Model for a Revolution - CD
(OOFL Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bill Hart - Subject to Change - CD
(Bill Hart)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Ashbrook Haynes - One Long Chase - CD
(Ashbrook Haynes)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Heise Bros. - III The Return of... - CD
(CTI Records)
-- (2008)
Hoke World Entertainment - Presents - CD
(Hoke
World Entertainment) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Hollywood & Vine - One Way Ticket - CD
(Hollywood
& Vine) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Hotpants Romance - It's a Heatwave - CD
(HHBTM Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
House of Badger - Death Birds - CD
(Risen Phoenix Records)
-- (2008)
Hurt - Vol II - CD
(Capitol Records)
-- (2008)
Ian - A Cure for Reality - CD
(SDMP Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Don Immel - Long Way Home - CD
(Elemental Music)"In Review"
-- (2008)
Scott Paris - Inti-Matter - CD
(Scott Paris)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Janelia - I'm An African - CD
(Janelia Soul)
-- (2008)
Jinsoo - Creating Superheroes - CD
(Jinsoo) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
The David Joel Quartet - Spiral Sky - CD
(David Joel) "In
Review"
-- Sitcom Serf (2008)
Karen Johns & Company - Star and Season - CD
(Ptarmigan Music)
-- (2008)
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(Donald Ray)
-- (2008)
Daniel Joseph - Daniel Joseph - CD
(Daniel Joseph)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Joshua Karai - Sing H - CD
(Birdland Record Company)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
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(Kick in the Eye)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jason Kopec - Release The Cheerfulness, China Ground Up 2 - CD
(Noise Order) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Lacona - 35/Half of 70 - CD
(Lacona Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Charles Laster II / Silvia Pratesi - Journey of Life - CD
(Charles
Laster) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Jerry Leggett - Peace Signs - CD
(Peace Bubble)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
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(Liquid Jungle)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Live! - Live - CD
(Gemini Sun Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24 - Blame it on the Margaritas -
CD
(Mile Marker 24)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
M.I.C.E.V.E. - Frowns - CD
(MIC EVE)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
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(Laughing Stick Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jimmy Lloyd - Jimmy Lloyd - CD
(Jimmy Lloyd)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Logs in the Mainstream - The Ridiculous and the Sublime - CD
(Logs in the
Mainstream) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Lewi Longmire Band - Five 'Neath the Still - CD
(Lawnmower
Music)
-- (2008)
Mary Lowe - Jazz Diva - CD
(Ambush Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Madonna - Hard Candy - CD
(Warner Brothers)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Adam Marsland - Daylight Kissing Night - CD
(Karma Frog) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Court Mast - Sausalito Summer - CD
(Jazz Vista) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Kelley McRae - Highrise In Brooklyn - CD
(Sona Blast Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Michael's Jazz Quartet - Woody-n-Me - CD
(Michael's Jazz)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Jeff Michael Band - The Other Side - CD
(Jeff Michael)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Million Dollar Itch - Angry America - CD
(Million Dollar
Itch)
-- (2008)
Mister Neutron - Nor'easter - CD
(Deep Eddy Records)
-- (2008)
Moment Theory - Moment Theory - CD
(Moment Theory)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Montana Boys - Montana Boys - CD
(Montana Boys) "In Review"
-- (2008)
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(Paisley Records)
-- (2008)
Mosaic - Unsaid, Undone - CD
(Snack Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Nick Motil - Everything's Alright - CD
(Nick Motil)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Nevereven - Nevereven - CD
(Nevereven)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Noise Revival Orchestra Experience - Mini USB Thumbdrive
(The Noise
Revival) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Robbie Numa - Love is Blind Demo - CD
Robbie Numa - Love is Blind - CD
(Robbie Numa)
-- (2008)
Object - O - CD
(Public Eyesore)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Obscured By Clouds - Psycheclectic - CD
(Psycheclectic)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
One Hand Free - Quadraphonic - CD
(One Hand Free)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Evind Opsvik - Overseas III - CD
(Loyal Label) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Orentia - Enter My Zone - CD
(Orentia)
-- (2008)
Our Held Hope in Cadence -Believe - CD
(Our Held
Hope in Cadence) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Overwhelm - The Empty Mirror - CD
(Landowner
Records) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Panik - A Page Torn... - CD
(Shrunken Head Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Glenn Patrik - Mr. Blues Jr. - CD
(Glenn Patrik) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Patsy Grind - Call it Love - CD
(Happy Dagger Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Pennenga - Cried Like a Baby - CD
(Pennenga) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Perhapst - Perhapst - CD
(In Music We Trust)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Pharaohs of Rhythm - Signs of Life - CD
(The Pharaohs of
Rhythm) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Josh Preston - Exit Sounds - CD
(Me and the Machine
Records) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Tristan Prettyman - Tristan Prettyman - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bill Prouten - Low-Down, No-Good... - CD
(Keyano College)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Push Puppets - A Living Experiment - CD
(Push Puppets)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Michaela Rabitsch & Robert Pawlik Quartet - Moods - CD
(Extraplatte) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Reggie and the Full Effect - Last Stop: Crappy Town - CD
(Vagrant Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Rouge Motel - Daylight Breaking - CD
(Rouge Motel)
-- (2008)
Ruby Rendrag - Wartime Favorites - CD
(Ruby Rendrag)
-- (2008)
Rev. Bubba D Liverance & The Cornhole Prophets - Let My People Dance
- CD
(Rev. Bubba Band)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Davina Robinson - The Blazing Heart - CD
(Davina Robinson)
-- (2008)
Brian Rolland - The Tide's In - CD
(Brian Rolland)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Alex Romero - Melodrama - CD
(Alex Romero)
-- (2008)
Greg Roth - Caught Looking - CD
(Rio Rancho Records)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Sad Sailor - Link to the Outside World - CD
(Public Eyesore)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Sadiki - Morning's Come - CD
(Skinny Bwoy Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
SafetySuit - Life Left To Go - CD
(Universal Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Julian Sakata - See? - CD
(Julian Sakata)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Saving Abel - Saving Abel - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jan Seiden - Memory of Time - CD
(Flute Journey Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Angela Siracusa - Drawn to the Flame - CD
(Angela Siracusa)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Noush Skangen - Palomino - CD
(Noush Skangen)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Skip-Dawg - We Will Rise - CD
(Skip-Dawg)
-- (2008)
Soft War - Soft War - CD
(Soft War) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
The Sort - Resentment, Despair, & Other Amusements - CD
(Black Bag Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Soul Purpose - Needful Things - CD
(Ruff Doggy
Records) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Lesley Spencer - Moments Musicaux - CD
(Gabriella Music)
-- (2008)
Spiraling - Time Travel Made Easy - CD
(Dancing Pawn Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Spoonfork - All is Well - CD
(Chainsaw Baby)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Alex Statan - Go Big or Go Home - CD
(Alex Statan)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Stealing Jane - Say Something - CD
(Stealing Jane)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
StraitJacket - Vices - CD
(Beelzabob Music)
-- (2008)
Styrofoam Junkies - Styrofoam Junkies - CD
(Styrofoam
Junkie) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Sugarcane Mutiny - Your Town - CD
(Sugarcane Mutiny)
-- (2008)
Sweet Baby J'ai - Introducing J'ai Michel - CD
(SMG Records)
-- (2008)
Anton Sword - A Sentimental Education - CD
(Kiss Chase Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Thoroughfare - As Yet Unborn - CD
(Thoroughfare)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Thrills - Teenager - CD
(Capitol Records)
-- (2007)
Tickle Me Pink - Madeline - CD
(Wind-Up Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
A Tomato A Day - The Moon is Green - CD
(Public Eyesore)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Trakan - Opening Soon Under New Management - CD
(Spade Kitty Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Steve Treseler - Resonance - CD
(Steve Treseler)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Trueheart - The Road - CD
(E-Heart Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Corey Tut - Everything - CD
(Astute Brute Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
TVM - Without A Net - CD
(TVM) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Umeed - Hustle and Bustle - CD
(Umeed) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Vine House - Vine House - CD
(Vine House) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Reed Waddle - Piece By Piece - CD
(Reed Waddle) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Ruth Wallis - Greatest Hits - CD
(IUMA) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Natalie Walker - With You - CD
Natalie Walker - Over and Under - CD
(Dorado Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
The Wanteds - Failure Looks So Good - CD
(The Wanteds)
-- (2008)
We Are Scientists - Brain Thrust Mastery - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jordan T. West - (Love) An Asylum Amongst the Convulsions - CD
(Jordan T. West)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Whiz Bang Three - Whiz Bang Three - CD
(Whizs Bang
Three) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Wilkins - No Expiry Date - CD
(The Wilkins)
-- (2008)
The Willows - See You Next April - CD
(Willowrock Tunes)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Brian Windgrove - Dreaming I'm Awake - CD
(Brian Windgrove) "In Review"
-- (2007)
Brice Woodall + The Positrons - Sone Wave Sea - CD
(AEMMP Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Worst Case Ontario - Burning Politely - CD
(WCO) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Robert Wuagneux - Always Chapter 1 - CD
(1-U) "In
Review"
-- Sitcom Serf (2007)
Zombie - Live - CD
(Universal Music
Company) "In Review"
-- Sitcom Serf (2007)
Dan in Real Life - Soundtrack - CD
(Capitol Records)
-- (2007)
V/A - eMotive - CD
(Non Profit Music)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
V/A - Released Records 2007 - CD
(Released Records)
-- (2008)
V/A - The Statutory Ape -vs- The Gut-Bugs - 7"
(Burnt Sienna Records) "In Review"
-- (2007)
.moneen. - It All Started with a Red Stripe - DVD
(Vagrant Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live at Monterey - DVD
(Universal
Records) "In Review"
-- (2007)
John & Yoko - Give Peace A Chance - DVD
(Universal
Records) "In Review"
-- (2006)
AdriAnne Lenker - Live At The Southern - DVD/CD
(AdriAnne Lenker)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Maxwell Multiple Climax - DVD
(Climax Well) "In
Review"
-- (2007)
Rush - Replay x3 - 3DVD
(Universal
Records) "In Review"
-- (2007)
Awakening Comics - #0 - Comic
(Awakening Comics)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Boy Who Cried Freebird - Mitch Myers - Novel
(Harper Entertainment)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Palbot - Palbot and Mr. Kim Come to America - Comic
(Jinsoo Terry)
"In Review"
-- (2008)