by Gail Pop | 2001 | Music Reviews, Music Reviews - U
Under the Sun – Under the Sun – CD (Magna Carta Records) Under the Sun is the War and Peace of progressive rocks for the sheer length of this epic piece that charts a journey into self-actualization. Yes, this is another progressive rock release that...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Deadbeat Corner, Interviews
(Originally appeared in Mutant Renegade Zine #15, Fall 2000) Tom Watson is a local artist, ‘zine guru, club kid, mystery man, photographer, scandal maker, movie buff, monkey boy and mischievous little brother of Eddie Munster. The first issue of Tom’s...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Deadbeat Corner, Interviews
(Originally appeared in Mutant Renegade Zine #14, Summer 2000) Gary Thompson has been a staple in the Dayton music scene since the early ‘80s. Gary was influenced early in his life my electronic music especially Gary Numan. Gary has been involved in several bands in...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - A
Abigail Grush – The Phantom Beat – CD (Barsuk Records) Abigail Grush sounds like 20’s flapper music with an acoustic guitar thrown into the mix. Abigail is at her best when the music flows like a carnival during the instrumental pieces. The French horn,...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - D
Dwarves – Come Clean – CD (Epitaph Records) How’s it Done is a very Ramones-ish tune that is a catchy lead-off to this release. After the initial track the Dwarves burst into their standard punk rock style. Over You is a more industrial influenced...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - N
Nerf Herder – How to Meet Girls – CD (Honest Don’s Records) “How to Meet Girls” is another great release from Nerf Herder. It has an upbeat post-punk feel that pokes fun of Courtney Love in the song Courtney and begs not to end up like...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - V/A
V/A – East Timor Benefit Album – CD (Idols of the Marketplace) “East Timor Benefit Album” is easily one of the best compilations I’ve heard in years. The compilation features an eclectic mix of ballads, Sunday afternoon drive tunes. rap,...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - E
EYE – Politics – CD (A Blatant Propaganda Production) EYE is an industrial dance band with a message. They hail from Australia and they are all about sending a political message in the format of a song. Yes, they have a cause. They are no rebels without a...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - O
William Orbit – Barber’s Adagio For Strings – CD Single (Maverick Records) William Orbit is famous for being the producer of Madonna’s Ray of Light album. “Pieces of a Modern Style” is a collection of classical music from Beethoven to...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - F
Fishsticks – Disko – CD (Theologian Records) 31 songs. 15 minutes. If you’re in need of a punk rock quickie, “Disko” will come in very handy for you. - Gail Mutant...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - P
Pinehurst Kids – Viewmaster – CD (4 Alarm Records) “Viewmaster” is my favorite release of the batch. The songs are crisp and poignant. They are full of energy and the rhythm of the music is reminiscent of a simpler time in our lives when all we...
by Gail Pop | 2000 | Music Reviews - F
Forge – Trials – CD (Static Records) I had to force myself to listen to this slick corporate rock band. I kept looking at the clock to see what time it was to see if I was close to the end, but time seemed to be ticking backwards. Forge is pretentiously...
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