The ‘monster villains’ of the more recent track, “Super Heroes Never Die,” may not be as dark as the orc army of “Lord Ogre.” However, they prove that Grimskunk have kept their imagination through their years as a band.This imagination might have a lot to do with the band’s enduring success. When comparing Grimskunk Plays…Fatal… Continue reading Grimskunk, Seventh Wave Grimskunk Plays…Fatal Illness
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Alex Llyod, Watching Angels Mend
You know that expanding feeling you get in your chest during the emotional parts of movies–whether you hide it or not? Alex Lloyd’s new release, Watching Angels Mend, features sweeping songs with the sincerity and stirring nature to stimulate that same part of you.Aside from the attraction the songs possess, they stir up a different… Continue reading Alex Llyod, Watching Angels Mend
Audiovent, Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris
Audiovent’s debut album reinforces the old adage, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” You might expect something wild or funky from a disc called Dirty Sexy Knights In Paris. However, after hearing the record, “run of the mill” seems more appropriate.It’s not that the band sounds bad, it’s more that there is nothing… Continue reading Audiovent, Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris
Green Day, Shenanigans
Shenanigans is an appropriate title, from the punk feel and sound of the 14 short but energetic tracks to the spray paint theme throughout the cover art.The album rounds itself out with upbeat, quick-paced, attitude-filled songs, interspersed with other treasures. Two such noteworthy gems are the spy-versus-spy-esque "Espionage" and the slower, more sentimentally driven "Rotting."Dynamic… Continue reading Green Day, Shenanigans
Otep, Sevas tra
Otep’s Sevas Tra is a heaping plate of rebellion against authority/opression/sheepdom, accompanied by a main course of artassalvation and peppered with pain.Aching, angry, female vocals metamorphose into heavier demonicsounding growls. The album is disturbing in sound as well as mood, with themes of violence and anger. However, the lyrics possess a poetic quality which combine… Continue reading Otep, Sevas tra
Silverchair, Diorama
Imagine anticipating the birth of a baby boy, but having a girl instead. You still fall in love with her because of who and what she is, but your expectations are certainly blown away.Silverchair’s new album, Diorama, will likely cause a similar reaction for many.The album, co-produced by Daniel Johns, is more melodic than previous… Continue reading Silverchair, Diorama