By Chris Tihor
Thursday score high marks with their second full-length album and Victory Records debut release Full Collapse. The band successfully combines emotionally-driven lyrics and sound with just enough of a hardcore influence to break out of the emo genre and put out some very original work. Not once in the album does Thursday come out to… Continue reading Full Collapse
By Chris Tihor
This album sounds like it was written at a laundromat. One of many qualities the U.S. Bombs lack is the ability to create a different sound for each of the songs on their newest release Back at the Laundromat Another is the vocals, which are so annoying they almost reach the point of being unbearable.… Continue reading Back at the Laundromat
By Ken Clarke
Hot on the heels of the 2000 ConstruKction Of Light European tour, King Crimson graces our discerning ears with a new three CD live set. The first two discs contain innovative live versions of various Crimson compositions as well as a unique cover of "Heroes" (Robert Fripp was the guitarist on David Bowie’s original). Disc… Continue reading Heavy ConstruKction
By Nicole Kobie
Just as talking dirty can be fun, so can punk band Guttermouth. Covered with Ants is all hyperactive, damn-the-man anthems. The typical punk tracks vary from head-bopping to head-banging intensity, never losing their bouncy energy. Don’t expect mind-blowing lyrics, or mind-numbing music either. Guttermouth aren’t stuck in the guitar-bass-drum rut of many similar groups; they… Continue reading Covered With Ants
By David Kenney
Hawksley Workman is in love with absurdity. (last night we were) The Delicious Wolves is an ode to his favourite subject, intertwined with love and flirted with repeatedly. The piano plunking singer/songwriter coos and bounces into panic attacks disguised as songs only to retreat back inside. "Jealous of your Cigarette," "Little Tragedies" and "You Me… Continue reading The Delicious Wolves
Just as the snow thaws and patios become useable yet again, John Scofield gives the gift of perfect accompaniment for wining and dining dinner guests. As the evening progresses to drinks at dusk, Works for Me accompanies the transition perfectly. His intellectual hip style is on display yet again–this time in a much more laid-back,… Continue reading Works For Me
By Nicole Kobie
The Waterboys’ latest release, aptly titled A Rock in a Weary Land, will make even devoted Waterboy fans tired. Stepping between folk and harder rock styles, Weary Land is a strange mix of indiscernible ballads and noisy, flailing guitars. Lead singer Mike Scott’s spirituality slips through, but the subtlety feels sneaky. Why doesn’t he just… Continue reading A Rock in a Weary Land
By Nicole Kobie
Live at Ernesto’s, The Slackers live compilation recorded in the "best Mexican restaurant in Europe," is summer slacking music. In three words or less: Perfect BSD music. Reggae-styled ska tracks are the only music found on this CD, but you’ll find yourself wanting more of the same, not less. Listen to these energetic, jumpy tunes… Continue reading Live at Ernesto’s
By James Keller
After a slew of unsuccessful live albums, the Dave Matthews Band has returned to music-making with Everyday, their ninth CD–and what a welcome return it is. Dave Matthews et al continue their tradition of creating intricately orchestrated acoustic-driven pop. Peppered with Matthews’ unique voice, they shift from sweet melodies to their signature frantic musical rants… Continue reading Everyday
By Mike Carron
Do you like to go hard and long? Can you last all night? Then this CD is for you. Hard House Seven is non-stop hard-core house seasoned with progressive and booty. The tracks are short and the beats are repetitive. Could you ask for anything more? Each of the 32 tracks are so alike that… Continue reading Hard House Seven