Month: November 2002

By Evan Turner

Do you remember high school, when the teacher made the class write poetry, and everyone laughed at what the jocks wrote? Kutless’ new album is exactly like that. If you feel inclined to buy this album anyway or have made the mistake of already doing so, don’t worry. It makes for quasi-decent background noise (or… Continue reading Kutless

By Nguyen Giao

This double disc compilation is a showcase of classic ’80s synth pop/dance/electro tracks by artists such as Tears for Fears, Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, Laidback, and music by current electronic music artists doing the ’80s electro sound. These latter group of artists include Fischerspooner, Playgroup, (John) Selway, gusgus, and Royksopp among others.Hightlights of this compilation are… Continue reading 80’s vs Electro, Various Artists

By Nicole Riva

Much like their debut, The Better Life, the latest release from 3 Doors Down is a simple and solid rock album. It’s full of hooks and catchy lyrics that tell simple stories of anger, melancholy, and plenty of bitterness. The songs are good enough, keeping within the safe and small range of a rock song,… Continue reading 3 Doors Down, Away From the Sun

By Ivan Danielewicz

Chevelle’s sophomore effort, Wonder What’s Next, is a seemingly unique recording that completely blows the listener away. This trio of brothers from Chicago records an album worthy of any collection. Their hard rock guitars and tight drumming produces an amazing sound that combined with sing-scream vocals to create a powerful experience. With three years under… Continue reading Chevelle, Wonder What’s Next

By Kirstin Morrell

Calgary singer-songwriter Ralph Boyd Johnson, known for years for his live performances, has finally released a CD. Overall, Dyin’ to Go is an entertaining country music album, with several moments of musical brilliance held back only by the occasional flaw.“Hit the Deck” is a fast-paced tune in the vein of Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road” that… Continue reading Ralph Boyd Johnson, Dyin’ to Go

By Myke Atkinson

Meet Owen. Meet Mike. Owen is Mike. Mike is Owen. Besides fronting the emo group American Football and playing in some of Chicago’s biggest indie rock bands (see: Joan of Arc, Cap’N Jazz and the Owls) Mike Kinsella also releases his own tunes under the pseudonym Owen. However, don’t be fooled by the host of… Continue reading Owen, No Good For No One Now