by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - B
Bastille – Bad Blood – CD (Virgin Records) Like many others I became aware of Bastille due to their infectious hit “Pompeii” with its great driving rhythm, haunting vocal lines and unique instrumentation structure. As I dug deeper into this indie electronic...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - B
Bellerouche – Best of Bellerouche – CD (Tru Thoughts) Bellerouche is an artist who came into my sphere of notice when I caught the electro-swing bug early this year. This best of collection is a great introduction to the trip-hop / soul / electro swing of...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - D
Robert Delong – Just Movement – CD (Glass Note) Robert Delong’s debut album is a great piece of electronica dance music fused with quality singer / songwriter lyrical ability. Many of the songs also have a world beat feel running through them due to his...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - F
Ford Theatre Reunion – Famous Monsters – CD Wow, what can I say about this band that I have grown to love so much. I have had the privilege to see this band live many times and even spend time with them so I guess I am a bit biased…but they really are an amazing...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - J
The Jealous Sound – A Gentle Reminder – CD (The Militia Group) “A Gentle Reminder” is the latest masterpiece from singer / guitarist Blair Shehan and his latest band The Jealous Sound. Technically this was released in 2012, however there was a re-release...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - M
MS MR – Secondhand Rapture – CD The dark brooding electronica sound drew me in and the soaring harmonies kept me deeply involved. MS MR are a great blend of sullen and sultry with rhythm and hooks to spare. The lyrics are another strong point with plenty of...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - S
Sleigh Bells – Bitter Rivals – CD (Mom + Pop Music) While I will admit that Sleigh Bells’ third release isn’t as strong as either of their previous two, I still think that it is one of the best releases of the year which I’ve heard. This dynamic duo plays catchy...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - S
Parov Stelar – The Art of Sampling – CD (Island Records) I came late to the whole Parov Stelar party only hearing his music when I first started listening to electro-swing earlier this year. I feel he is at the forefront of the whole movement and though many of...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - T
Frank Turner – Tape Deck Heart – CD (Polydor Records) Frank Turner’s latest release is full of wonderful, heartfelt alternative folk songs that are catchy as well as though provoking. Between his deeply personal lyrics and ability to write a hook it’s hard not...
by Grog Mutant | 2013 | Music Reviews - W
Woodkid – The Golden Age – CD (Interscope Records) This debut release by Woodkid is full of sweeping, dramatic songs that bring to mind epic stories. I felt that many of the songs were almost ready-made for videos and then wasn’t too surprised to find out that...
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