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Ruben Angel - Ruben Angel - CD
(Ruben Angel) This
is pure dance based pop. The first song made me think I had popped in a
Justin Timberlake disc and I don't even have any of his music (but
I have heard it). Some of the tracks like "Can I" and "So Sweet" are a lot
stronger than the others on the disc, but with a good producer these songs
could get pushed to the next level and find a home in any club. On a few
songs such as "Stand Back" he has a bit of the George Michael sound,
which isn't a bad thing. Some of the vocals seem a bit forced, but I really
have a hard time seeing much difference between Ruben and Justin.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Audiocrash - Time Sensitive Material - CD
(Audiocrash)
Audiocrash is a two man team with a backup band to help them along. The
overall feel of this release is that the songs are acoustical in nature,
but given a rockin' makeover. The music in itself is good, but I'm still
on the fence with the lyrics, and the vocals could use some improvement.
They remind me of a cross between Lach and Neil Diamond for some reason,
the only difference is that when Audiocrash starts to put emphasis on a
line, ala Bruce Springsteen, you can hear the cracking in the vocals. It
just doesn't sound good. This is a band I would go see, but wouldn't buy
the CD.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Ball in the House - Grantie Ave. - CD
(Ball in the House)
Five very talented vocalists belt out a cappella soul music. While I can
appreciate their talent, I can’t really get into their chosen style of music.
While I liked bands like the now defunct Moxy Fruvous and Da Vinci’s
Notebook, I can’t really relate to these oh so smooth, yet rough songs.
If you like music such as Boyz II Men then this will probably be
right up your alley.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Lawrence Blatt - Fibonacci's Dream - CD
(Lawrence Blatt)
If you're up for soothing guitar instrumental pieces this is the CD you
need to pop into your stereo system. All the tunes on this release showcase
the extraordinary talent of Lawrence Blatt not only as a musician
but also as a songwriter. This is a CD that can be enjoyed by the serious
musician and listener alike. The liners notes for each song have the tuning
that Lawrence used as well as a little info about each piece. There
is also a bit about the link between mathematics and music that is both
interesting and informative. This is a solid release throughout.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Peter Bloom Band - Random Thoughts (from a paralyzed mind) - CD
(Peter Bloom Music)
The first person who came to mind when I listened to this disc was Paul
McCartney. I think Peter has a bit of Paul to him along
with a 70's pop sensibility, but without all the cheese. On a few of the
tracks like "Afraid" he seems to be channeling the Eagles. I'm not
personally a huge fan of this style, but damn it is good, and Peter can
write one hell of a hook. I could see any of these songs being a hit on
an adult contemporary station.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Crisis in Hollywood - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea - CD
(Financial Records)
I kept thinking to myself this is what it would sound like if The Used
and Panic at the Disco joined forces. The music and lyrics are catchy
and the songs have a drive. This is a band that I expect to be one of the
headliners on the annual Warped Tour. Right from the start I knew this is
a band I would like. "The Fashion of the Christ" reminded me so much of
the afore-mentioned bands that I had to read the liner notes to see if any
of the members were in fact in this band. This is a CD that I need to share
with my friends and you need to check out before the band gets too big.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Anla Courtis / Seiichi Yamamoto / Yoshimi - Live at Kanadian - CD
(Public Eyesore)
1 whole hour of squ@*^uueee$^*#ek $ squ$&# lchhhhh _ggnnnkkk runk*&kcck
bL!@&$ooootTttt W(&hSH)(&#)(8@#&$^*&!! Knkkkkk performed live. No I don't
think so.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
The Details - Draw a Distance. Draw a Border. - CD
(Parliament of
Trees) What a great band! I love stuff like this; melodic, quirky, fun,
geeky and catchy as hell. The Details have elements of The New
Pornographers and Weezer infused with a The Hives delivery
on a few songs. The vocalist had just enough of a unique voice with a quirky
appeal, but never whiny or annoying sounding. The band itself sounds great
and is augmented on various tracks by cello, pedal steel guitar, banjo,
trumpet, piano, organ and viola all to great effect.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Steve Dooks - Cocktails, Heartaches and Cigars - CD
(Steve Dooks) Steve Dooks has that cool Vegas lounge singer thing
going on here. While his voice might not be as smooth as someone like Harry
Connick Jr., Steve could still hold his own with many of the other singers
of this genre. There are two things about this release that help it to stand
out above the rest. One is that all the songs are original, but for the
most part come across as time tested standards. Two is that he infuses different
styles into mix of songs on this release. The title cut "Cocktails, Heartaches
and Cigars" is all about bouncy hep-cat swing.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Cheryl B. Engelhardt - Craving the Second - CD
(CBE Music) Cheryl
has a great voice and has talent, but her songwriting just isn't strong
enough to carry this release. It's nice and mellow, adult contemporary piano
based soft rock. Her lyrics rely too much on the standard AA-BB rhyming
scheme and the song structures are fairly predictable. I think if she teamed
up with another writer she'd really have something worth searching for,
but as it is she's just a pleasant voice over some pretty music.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Melvin G. Fromm Jr. - Country Music #1 - CD
(Melvin G. Fromm Jr.) This CD just goes to show you that not everyone is
born to be a country star. I can visualize the singers on this homemade
release singing karaoke every week at their local bar feeling like stars
as they perform in front of a drunken crowd. Actually, listening to this
reminded me of an outing me and my fellow Mutants took quite a few years
back where a couple of yeehoos were videotaping people singing karaoke and
making them pay for the promise that the video would be shown on TV. It
was a scam, so needless to say when it came time for open karaoke (where
you didn't have to pay and it wasn't being videotaped) we caused a bit of
a ruckus while singing Cheap Tricks "Surrender". This was after they
kept skipping over us when we wanted to sing the theme song to the Jeffersons.
I believe that Grog might have broken a mic that night. It seems like Rednecks
like to boo you when you do things like that. Now where were we?... ah yes,
don't quit your day job.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
The Golden Chariots of Mars - Tales of Talos... - CD
(Magnetic Sea)
For some reason this band reminds me of a late '80s early '90s female fronted
punk alternative rock band along the lines of Insane Jane. The music
and vocals are good and I would go see them play live. However, their sound
is just a bit generic, there's nothing there that makes them stand out.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
(Leah Carla Gordone) I was very intrigued when I first set eyes on the cover for this release, where the person looks like a cross between Bjork and Macy Gray. However, while listening to this CD Leah-Carla's vocals remind me at times of a cross between Ani DiFranco and Patti Smith but lacking the singing strength and depth of the two. The lyrics are actually really good and I believe that with better production I would have liked this CD more. But with the way it is most of the songs sound singer-songwriter generic.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Fanny Grace - Rise & Shine - CD
(Fanny Grace) I
wasn't sure how I would like this release when the first song kicked in.
This is very much a country CD and the first tune started out with a more
modern country feel to it, which I'm not a big fan of. However, I quickly
grew to love the song and liked the little wink to the Meat Loaf classic
"Paradise by the Dashboard Light." The wonderful slightly twangy vocals
of Carmen Mejia combined with strong lyrics and great playing help
to make this CD solid throughout. I feel the songs that shine brightest
are the ones with the more traditional country feel to them, with a few
of my favorites being "Rise & Shine", "My Cowboy's Last Ride" and "Till
the Wheels Fall Off" with its Doobie Brothers "Black Water" lick
helping to drive it along. But by far my favorite tune on the release is
"The Storms are on the Ocean", which reminded me a lot of June Carter
and got me researching. That's when I found out that the producer of the
CD is John Carter Cash, the son of Johnny Cash and June
Carter, and that "The Storms are on the Ocean" was actually a June
Carter song. Great CD.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Fletcher Harrington - Under the Shadow of San Gabriel - CD
(Lopie Records) At first
glance, I thought Fletcher Harrington was going to be one of those
band names that doubled as a deconstructive statement on identity and genre
etc., but it is actually Fletcher Harrington, formerly of Cowboy
Buddha, putting out a solid alt-country disc (heavy emphasis on the
"ALT"). The song, "Clean Desire" is more like indie rock actually. I think
the genre of ALT- COUNTRY, simply means "good music with classic themes
in the songwriting and structure." Operating within these boundaries, Under
the Shadow of San Gabriel is worth a spin.
-- Sitcom Serf (2008)
Herd of Mers - Aurora Caught Napping - CD
(It's Twilight Time)
I enjoyed the minimalism of the music and vocals at the beginning of this
release. The elements all fit together perfectly with the lyrics. However,
the sameness of the songs got to me after awhile. They pick things up a
bit near the end of the CD on the tune "Keep", but the lumbering vocals
come back for the last tune. I really want to like this CD, but it just
makes me want to take a nap.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Keram - Box - CD
(Keram Songs) This
starts off with a nice acoustic dual harmony folk song. The next song gets
a bit slower and mellower, but picks up a bit on the third track. The rest
of the disc flows like this with a progression of slow to medium tempo folk
songs with only guitar or piano accompaniment. Through the vocals and musicianship
are fine I’m struck by the demo-like quality of this release. It isn’t the
recording, this just sounds like a song writer who had recorded his ideas
and given them to his band to flesh out. I’ve heard enough demos before
to have a sense of this. My advice would be to find some like-minded musicians
to help make your musical ideas become full songs.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Dawn Lambeth - Let's Get Lost - CD
(Spanish Shawl Music)
Dawn is a wonderful jazz vocalist that any bandleader from the heyday
would love to have. She has assembled an excellent eight piece band who
give her covers of old standards weight and authority. Her release is heavy
on the Gershwin with three tracks, but you also get Irving Berlin,
Cole Porter and many others from back in the day. Dawn does
a great job of being true to the original songs while still injecting her
own personality into them. One of the most interesting and provocative songs
on the disc is the great "I Wish I Were Twins" with the provocative lines
"I wish I were twins, so I could love you twice as much. Four arms to hold
you and two sets of lips to kiss you." Anyway, this is easily one of the
best new recordings of old jazz standards I have ever heard.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Leiana - No Going Back - CD
(Page Records) I was
going to start this review off by saying how awesome this rockin' female
band is, but then I looked at the liner notes and saw that not only was
it not a chick band, but the band consisted of only two people, vocalist
Leiana (female) and writer, arranger, producer and multi-talented musician
Chuck Treece (male). Reading that only made me appreciate and love this
release even more.
Every song on this release has an in-your-face catchiness that you just
can't ignore. Chuck Treece's playing is tight and production is top notch.
Leiana's vocals are powerful and melodic. There's not one bad track on this
release, and as far as standouts go I loved them all. Don't let this band
get away. You will kick yourself for not picking up this release. One of
the most solid CDs through and through that I have heard in quite a while.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
The Lions Rampant - Play Rock n Roll! - CD
(The Lions
Rampant) This is good old straight garage rock going full bore. Lo-fi,
gruff and full of energy. They are part grunge (Mudhoney, Tad)
and part Jon Spencer Blues Explosion thrown into the late '00s. It's
always great to have bands like this around that are just fun and pure energy.
Nothing really magical, but it's always a great feeling.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Little Beirut - High Dive - CD
(Little Beirut) This
is a great indie rock band that brings together elements of some of my favorite
bands from the early 90's like The Replacements, Soul Asylum
and Concrete Blonde. Then mutates them with an overall feel of some
more recent bands like Coldplay or Modest Mouse. I think "The
Lottery" has college radio hit written all over it, with its great piling
on chorus contrasting with the tension just below the surface verses. All
the tracks are catchy as hell with loads of hooks and memorable lyrics.
Little Beirut is a band to watch out for and catch if you get the
chance.
-- (2008)
Bob Marsh - Viovox - CD
(Public Eyesore)
Bob Marsh's collection of "rantings, ravings, sermons," etc. has
an explanation printed on the inside cover, citing the brands of his equipment,
Rosie the Riveter, and an open invitation to "complete" anything one finds
missing from his work. I don't think Bob really needs to explain himself;
I think he is just being kind to those who will wholly reject what he is
doing. I don't think this sort of exercise in the experimental genre can
be explained, nor would I condone such a thing if I thought it could be
done. Experimental music, like any experimental art form is more defined
by what it is not. Sampled loops and processed instruments (cello and violin
mostly) create a very ethereal bed from which to experience the uneasiness
of being uncomfortable, in the best possible way. Challenging the listener
and participating in the more encompassing exercise of doing the work that
one finds fascinating (or unavoidable) is quite an admirable undertaking.
Mr. Marsh reminds me of Richard Foreman, for those of you
into experimental theater. In fact, VIOVOX could be the sound track for
one of Foreman's plays. A process described by Foreman as
"laboratory-like work that obsesses [him], luring [him] deeper and deeper
into the particular truths [he feels] driven to explore". VIOVOX isn't for
the faint of heart.
-- Sitcom Serf (2008)
Hilary McRae - Through These Walls - CD
(Stone Road Records)
Hilary has a Macy Gray style and voice with a slightly husky
deeper sound to it which seems out of character with her looks. The packaging
looks very 70s and the music pulls from various sources from that decade
such as Chicago, the Jackson 5 and various late Motown
artists given the funky horns, handclaps and jazzy feel. The songs are very
polished and sound like they would be perfect as theme songs for a sitcom
in the vein of Alley McBeal. Hilary also has a sound that
I think would appeal to fans of adult contemporary with its smooth R&B flavor
and hooks galore. While this disc isn't something I would listen to all
the time I do have a soft spot for it and could see it fitting my mood at
times.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Glenn Mercer - Wheels In Motion - CD
(Pravda Records)
Nice, fairly mellow rock with a slow plodding beat. Glenn is best
known for being a founding member of the post punk legends The Feelies.
Everything is fine on this release, but with his monotone voice and a lack
of hooks the songs just seem to drone on into one another. It just goes
on and on and on…
-- Grog Mutant (2007)
Raz Mesinai's Badawi - Unit of Resistance CD
(ROIR) In 2004 Raz
Mesinai booked a recording studio a few blocks from the National Republican
convention in New York City. He brought together musicians and recorded
10 hours of spontaneous burst of sounds, music, distorted electronics, etc.
He then took those recordings and manipulated them, separated parts, made
loops and other such funkiness. He then handed the results to various other
artists whose creations can be heard on this release.
Most of the cuts on this CD have a very percussive feel to them, with a world music vibe going on as well. Badawi Quintet's "Market Place" reminded me of the CD "Songs from a Victorious City". DJ Spooky put political sound clips into his mix giving the song "Jihad Remix" a Consolidated feel. That is if Consolidated were a world music band. Seth Ayyaz's "Bahr El Dumu Part 1" is a sonic aura piece, while "Den of Drums" by Kode 9 can be best described as a Dance/Trance song.
Overall this is a very interesting piece of experimental work that is as
much a study in collaborative art as a bona fide musical release. It took
me a couple listens to get into it, but it grew on me very quickly. So go
ahead and give it a few spins.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Moosh - 100 Days - CD
Moosh - Moosh - CD
(Moosh) This
is a home made CD from a couple of individuals that have basic recording
equipment, but lack experience is all things musical. This isn't really
worth the effort of reviewing. All I can say is get experience before you
send anything out like this again.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Moreland & Arbuckle - 1861 - CD
(Northern Blues)
Good old-fashioned southern fried blues similar to the Allman Brothers
or the Marshal Tucker Band. They throw in plenty of harmonica and
even bring out a B3 organ for a few tracks. If you like your blues with
plenty of that rich southern flavor then Moreland & Arbuckle are
what you need. Some of the best blues I've heard in quite some time.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Mysteriam - A Choir of Spirited Distraction - CD
(Mysteriam) I like
the vocals and some of the music on this singer/songwriter electronic synth
mash-up. The only problem is that most of the time it was just too much.
Many of the songs have the jerkiness of a Beck song. Mysteriam
does a great job on the tune "Sterling," but the song "The Mama Dance,"
which could be a great song, just falls flat due to the weak music arrangement.
I liked "Oh, Hilly!" for its simplicity, but the song "More of it" was ruined
by too much guitar. The last song of the release, "Goodbye," is basically
nice as well, but the waviness of the production made it unlistenable. In
the end I would say this band just needs to do a bit more tweaking on their
music arrangement and they might have a solid release next time out.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
John Oszajca - Elephant Graveyard - CD
(Dreamy Draw Music)
John made me think immediately of Todd Snider, but without
the razor wit. He has the whole alt country feel down and plays guitar with
a bit of southern fried madness. At times he heads into straight country,
which was a turn off for me, but over half the songs held my interest and
overall I give him a thumbs up.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
James Power - Real Real Man - CD
(James Power) While
I do think that the music on this release is decent, I will say that I wasn't
too impressed with the vocals. The lyrics I'm on the fence on, while not
bad overall, they still needed to be tightened up and tweaked a bit. The
first song on this release is decent enough, however I feel that it would
be better presented as a snotty punk tune. I also liked the melody and basic
storyline to the song "Frankie", but it definitely needs more revisions
done with the lyrics.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Redcast - EP - CD
(Redcast) Jangly
is the term I will use to describe the music on this excellent CD. The closest
comparison I could make for this band is a combination of Death Cab for
Cutie and Ben Folds. The music has a '60s poppish flair to it
that's perfect listening music while you're walking down the street. Every
song on this release is catchy, but my favorite by far is the opening track
"Beside Myself."
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Rented Mule - Rented Mule - CD
(Rented Mule) The music is decent enough on this bluesy-jazz release, but
it really doesn't do anything for me. None of the songs really popped for
me and I think it mostly has to do with production. The instruments just
seem to sound muted and muddy. The sound coming out of the brass instruments
is dull when it should be bright and punchy.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Al Rose - My First Posthumous Release - CD
(Monkey Holding Peach
Records) This is a pretty goofy release, but given the album name it
was to be expected. The music is bluegrass / country played with skill and
meaning, but the real star here are the vocals and lyrics. With songs like
"I'm Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone" and "The Miracle of Pain" you know the
lyrics aren't all sunshine and roses, but they are meaningful turns of phrases
that build a surrealist tapestry. While this music is of a style I typically
try to avoid I must say I found myself liking it quite a bit. Which goes
to show that if any style is done well it can impress beyond any genre boundaries.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
Samrita - Samrita - CD
(Samrita Music)
This is an excellent release. Samrita's vocals are heavenly and her
style reminds me a bit of The Sundays. The alternative acoustic music
of Rob Jones melds perfectly with Samrita's vocals. With how
much I liked this release, I do have two issues with it. The first one is
that it's too damn short. How dare you tease me with just three songs. The
second more serious issue is the CD cover. If I saw this in a record store
or library I would never think to listen to this release. The cover is generic
and made me think that I was either going to hear a bad self-released pop
or new-age Christian music. I expect the cover art to improve greatly once
this band is signed, and I believe they have a great chance of doing so.
Do check this out.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
The Simple Carnival - Me and My Arrow - CD
(Sundrift Records)
While listening to this 4-song EP, Alan Parsons kept popping into
my head. Jeff Boller is the person behind this one-man band and his
vocal and musical style has an Alan Parsons feel to them, which is
to say they are both gentle and melodic. There are times while listening
to this disc that I felt the addition of other musicians, especially in
the harmonizing, would help to fully flesh out the sound and make it fuller.
I'm thinking along the lines of a band like Jellyfish. Still, the
title song on this EP is perfect the way it is. I'm looking forward to the
full length release that comes out on 10/1/2008.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Stilo - Lisboa Avenue - CD
(Stilo)
This is a mostly instrumental CD with a lean towards a world music feel.
The songs are a bit light for my liking and after hearing great world music
instrumentals by the likes of Dudley & Coleman, AfroCelt Sound
System, Lights in a Fat City, etc. this release just failed to
capture my interest.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Strix Vega - Drunken Sky - CD
(Strix Vega) Decent sounding lo-fi college rock that sounds like something
out of the late 80’s. I liked their music for the most part and even the
vocalist’s voice, which was odd, had a certain charm to it. The only thing
that bugged me where how the drums seemed to be getting off beat at times.
I don’t think it was intentional, but every so often he’d drop a beat and
try to catch up. This would be better if they hooked their drummer up to
a metronome.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
The Superbeams - Keep Talkin' Dunce - CD
(The Superbeams)
There's nothing spectacular about this two man band. The music is repetitious
and played with the safeness of an inexperienced band. The lyrics and vocals
don't stand out either. This is just not all that interesting.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Team Rockit - Rockit Science - CD
(Fire Tone Records)
To tell the truth, I wouldn't have given this band a second thought if it
wasn't for the tune "Devil's Tattoo" which sounds like a song that a band
consisting of the Cramps and the New Duncan Imperials would
perform. However, the rest of the CD reminded me of the band The Darkness.
(Remember the band The Darkness. They had one hit a few years ago
and they were suddenly everywhere being touted as the next big thing. They
were known for their Spinal Tap like heavy metal persona, but failed
miserably on their follow up release and then broke up). Anyway, Team
Rockit seems to be like them in the cheesy metal excess that makes it
way into many of the songs on this release. Take the lyrics for the tune
"String of Pearls". "I look at you, You're so cute, Pull my trigger, I'm
gonna shoot. Gonna give em' all a string of pearls, Every woman and every
girl." Now if you don't take the music too seriously and you like the hard
rock metal growl then you will probably enjoy this release. Even if you
don't, this is a band I'm sure puts on a great show, so at least give 'em
a try.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Victims of Circumstance - Do It Yourself - CD
(Financial Records)
Victims of Circumstance are 1/2 punk and 1/2 ska and boy do they
Kick Ass! This CD starts off with the solid pop punk tune "My Fate" and
is quickly followed by the catchy ska song "Could've Been Nice". The horns
are a bit muted, but they give the ska tunes a bit of uniqueness. While
I do like their cover of Elton John's "Daniel", I felt that the cover
of Social Distortion's "Ball and Chain" was pretty weak. I will have
to say that when you listen to this release "Me and Alex P. Keaton" is a
must listen to song. This is a keeper.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
The Wag - Soundtrack to a Silent Movie - CD
(The Wag) For the
most part this band sounds like a band one would find at a bar filled with
middle aged people. The music isn't bad, it's just that the band has that
sound. There's both female and male vocals involved and the music has the
taste of '80s mixed with a bit of bar band blues. I did find the song "Everybody
Said" interesting and could see it being a great song for the band HorrorPops
to cover, giving it their punk/rockabilly edge.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Geoff Westen - Vidiots Tune In!!- CD
(Disturbing
Music) Geoff Westen is a band that is fully immersed into the
cheesy '80s synth new wave sound. I mean this band is soaking in it. Geoff,
the man who is the band, has a vocal style that is almost a cross between
David Byrne of the Talking Heads and Mark Mothersbaugh
of Devo and Danny Elfman from Oingo Boingo. Things
start off good enough with the song "Better Get Started" which sounds like
it would have been a hit if it did in fact come out in the '80s. The rest
of the songs really aren't that bad, it's just that the lyrics are weak
and they come off as the weak original tune that's played during a montage
in a less than good '80s flick.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
Calvin Yordy - Lost in the Dirac Sea - CD
(Calvin Yordy)
The music is typical "this is my first band" rock, in playing and presentation.
There's a youthful intenseness to the music and vocals that I've heard so
many times before. The vocals are not all that strong and give every song
on this release a sense of sameness ness.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)
(Zunno) When I first started listening to this folk disc I was struck by the similarity to Tom Waits. I later found that he covers a Tom Waits song on the release as well as songs by Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, The Doors and Doc Pomus. Paul is an accomplished guitarist, having played with Wilson Pickett for seven years, as is evidenced by listening to any song especially the acoustic "Mexico". Some of the songs, like "Baby Please" & "Lonely Avenue" have a decidedly blues feel to them, which suites his rough voice well. One of the best songs on the whole release is his haunting cover of the Dolly Parton song "Jolene". If you like songs on the mellower side with a lot of emotion in them then give this disc a whirl.
-- Grog Mutant (2008)
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Aaron Aronson - Adam's Ale - CD
(Adam's Ale) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Astrophagus - For Boating - CD
(Helmetroom
Recordings) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Scott August - Lost Canyons - CD
(Cedar Mesa Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Scotland Barr & The Slow Drags - All the Great Aviators Agree -
CD
(Scotland Barr)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bearsuit - OH:IO - CD
(HHBTM Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Johnny Bennett - Red Light Room - CD
(Johnny Bennett)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Ben's Brother - Beta Male Fairytales - CD
(Capitol Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Johnny J. Blair - Grateful - CD
(Wampus Multimedia) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Pascal Bokar - Savanna Jazz Club - CD
(Savanna Jazz Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Boroughs - The Boroughs - CD
(The Boroughs)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Natasha Borzilova - Cheap Escape - CD
(Hadley Music Group)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bravo Johnson - Bravo Johnson - CD
(Stone Johnson)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Brekekekexkoaxkoax - I Manage to Get Out By a Secret Door - CD
(Public Eyesore)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bronze Radio Return - Bronze Radio Return - CD
(Bronze Radio
Return) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Bud Buckley - It's About Time - CD
(Bud Buckley) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Buckra - Camouflage Playboys International - CD
(Buckra) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
The Eric Byrd Trio + 4 - Brother Ray - CD
(Eric Byrd) "In
Review"
-- (2007)
Kenny Carr - Changing Tide - CD
(Kenny Carr) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Paul Carr - Musically Yours - CD
(PCJ) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Cavedoll - No Vertigo - CD
(KiteFishing Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Greg Chako - Everybody's Got a Name - CD
(Greg Chako) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Cherish - The Truth - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Chicane Theory - Lose Track of Time - CD
(Chicane Theory)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bob Claire - Another Day - CD
(Whole Rest
Music) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Nigel Clothier - Book of Days - CD
(Nigel Clothier)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jamie Craig - The Lost Dream - CD
(Craig Sounds) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
D+D - Dereck Higgins + Dino Felipe - 7"
(Public Eyesore Records)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Daft Punk - Alive 2007 - CD
(Virgin Records)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
The Darbuki Kings - Lawrence of Suburbia - CD
(Darbuki Kings Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Deaf Pedestrians - Deaf Pedestrians - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Dem Boyz - Dem Boyz are Back! - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Desert Mothers - Nowhere Motel - CD
(Boots Road Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Diamond - Dirty Realism - CD
(Public Eyesore Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Dive Index - Mid / Air - CD
(Neutral Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Michael Dyer - Compli-intricated Life - CD
(Michael Dyer
Music) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Brittney Elizabeth - Breathe In - CD
(Two Day Reign
Records) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Aaron English - The Marriage of the Sun and the Moon - CD
(Aaron English)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Robert Rolfe Feddersen - Leaving Indiana - CD
(Music
by Fed) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Mike Ferry - A Feather - CD
(Mike Ferry)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
ForceField On - Llipspill - CD
(ForceField On)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Fortune 500 - Fly to the Sun - CD
(Fortune 500)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Angel Foss - The Olive Collection V. 2.0 - CD
(Angel Foss) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Pete Francis - Iron Sea and the Cavalry - CD
(Scrapper Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Frontier Brothers - Solar Power Struggle - CD
(The Frontier
Brothers) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Dave Gahan - Dave Gahan - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Russ Glenn - A Brand New Earth - CD
(AI Recordings)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Groopoloops - Imperfect I - CD
(Gery Tinkeleberg)
-- (2007)
The Handcuffs - Model for a Revolution - CD
(OOFL Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bill Hart - Subject to Change - CD
(Bill Hart)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Ashbrook Hayes - One Long Chase - CD
(Ashbrook Hayes)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Heath Street - Heath Street - CD
(Heath Street)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Hills Rolling - Sweet Tea - CD
(Hills Rolling)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Hour of the Shipwreck - The Hour is Upon Us - CD
(Shipwreck & Co.)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Hurt - Vol II - CD
(Capitol Records)
-- (2007)
Ian - A Cure for Reality - CD
(SDMP Records)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Don Immel - Long Way Home - CD
(Elemental Music)"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jimmie's Chicken Shack - Fail on Cue - CD
(Fowl Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The David Joel Quartet - Spiral Sky - CD
(David Joel) "In
Review"
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Kingen - Ride With Me - CD
(Black Cat Songs) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Jason Kopec - Release The Cheerfulness, China Ground Up 2 - CD
(Noise Order) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Lacona - 35/Half of 70 - CD
(Lacona Music)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Charles Laster II / Silvia Pratesi - Journey of Life - CD
(Charles Laster)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Liquid Jungle - Tiny Heaven - CD
(Liquid Jungle)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Howard Livingston and Mile Marker 24 - Blame it on the Margaritas -
CD
(Mile Marker 24)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
M.I.C.E.V.E. - Frowns - CD
(MIC EVE)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Leigh Marble - Red Tornado - CD
(Laughing Stick Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Logs in the Mainstream - The Ridiculous and the Sublime - CD
(Logs in
the Mainstream) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Moment Theory - Moment Theory - CD
(Moment Theory)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Pete Mroz - Detachment - CD
(Pete Mroz) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Mysteriam - Entryway - CD
(Mysteriam) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Narayan - A King Declares Strength - CD
(Narayan) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Neptune's Favor - Neptune's Favor - CD
(Neptune's Favor)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Nevereven - Nevereven - CD
(Nevereven) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
The Noise Revival Orchestra Experience - Mini USB Thumbdrive
(The Noise
Revival) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Gabriel Olin - Here - CD
(Go Bird Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
One Hand Free - Quadraphonic - CD
(One Hand Free)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Glenn Patrik - Mr. Blues Jr. - CD
(Glenn Patrik) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Patsy Grind - Call it Love - CD
(Happy Dagger Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jesse Payne - Beyond the Leaves - CD
(Jesse Payne)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Pennenga - Cried Like a Baby - CD
(Pennenga) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Pennenga - Imagine - CD
(Pennenga) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Penny Restless - The Trials of Penny Restless Vol ii - CD
(Penny Restless)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Pink Snow Flakes - Sun Chasing - CD
(The Pink Snow
Flakes) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Polydream - Send Me To The Sun - CD
(Polydream Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Josh Preston - Exit Sounds - CD
(Me and the Machine Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Tristan Prettyman - Tristan Prettyman - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Bill Prouten - Low-Down, No-Good... - CD
(Keyano College)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Push Puppets - A Living Experiment - CD
(Push Puppets)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Ray Ricky Rivera - Neighborhood Fame - CD
(Triumphant Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Paul Renz - ReBop - CD
(Paul Renz) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
(Rev. Bubba Band) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Allene Rohrer - Alchemy - CD
(Allenes Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Rose of Jericho - These City Lights - CD
(Rose of Jericho)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Rosey - Luckiest Girl - CD
(Quango) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Greg Roth - Caught Looking - CD
(Rio Rancho Records)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Sadistik - The Balancing Act - CD
(Sadistik) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Saving Abel - Saving Abel - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jan Seiden - Memory of Time - CD
(Flute Journey Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Brian Severn and Those Victorious - The Wonderboy E.P. - CD
(BDS Music) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Glenn Shambroom & Friends - Band Math - CD
(Broomer Records) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Shift F7 - Crimson Diablo - CD
(SML Records) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
SilveRoot - Full Measure - CD
(Silverado
Records) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Noush Skangen - Palomino - CD
(Noush Skangen)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Skywire - To Write on the Hearts of the Others - CD
(Skywire)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Somehow Still Alive - Afterall - CD
(Somehow Still Alive)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Sort - Resentment, Despair, & Other Amusements - CD
(Black Bag Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Soul Purpose - Needful Things - CD
(Ruff Doggy Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Spoon Benders - Resurrecting the Giants - CD
(The Spoon Benders)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Still Time - Stream of Consciousness - CD
(Still Time Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Anton Sword - A Sentimental Education - CD
(Kiss Chase Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Tangria Jazz Group - Tangria Jazz Group - CD
(Tangria) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
The Threes - Head Voices - CD
(The Threes)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Thrills - Teenager - CD
(Capitol Records)
-- (2007)
Steve Treseler - Resonance - CD
(Steve Treseler)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
TVM - Without A Net - CD
(TVM) "In
Review"
-- (2008)
Umeed - Hustle and Bustle - CD
(Umeed) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Uncle Salty's Cabin - Oh Hell...Just Throw 'em All on There - CD
(Uncle Salty's Cabin)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Under the Flood - The Witness - CD
(Koch Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
We Are Scientists - Brain Thrust Mastery - CD
(Capitol Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Jordan T. West - (Love) An Asylum Amongst the Convulsions - CD
(Jordan T. West)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Westran - 3 in the Morning - CD
(B. Shan Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Brian Windgrove - Dreaming I'm Awake - CD
(Brian Windgrove) "In Review"
-- (2007)
Wonderbelly - The Away Team is Dead - CD
(Soundwerks Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Worst Case Ontario - Burning Politely - CD
(WCO) "In Review"
-- (2008)
Robert Wuagneux - Always Chapter 1 - CD
(1-U) "In
Review"
-- Sitcom Serf (2007)
Mario Martin Zelaya - Calafia's Moods - CD
(Calafia Music)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
Zombie - Live - CD
(Universal Music
Company) "In Review"
-- Sitcom Serf (2007)
Dan in Real Life - Soundtrack - CD
(Capitol Records)
-- (2007)
My Blueberry Nights - Soundtrack - CD
(Blue Note Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
V/A - eMotive - CD
(Non Profit Music)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
V/A - The Statutory Ape -vs- The Gut-Bugs - 7"
(Burnt Sienna Records) "In Review"
-- (2007)
V/A - The T4 Project - CD
(Mental Records)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
.moneen. - It All Started with a Red Stripe - DVD
(Vagrant Records)
"In Review"
-- (2008)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Live at Monterey - DVD
(Universal
Records) "In Review"
-- (2007)
John & Yoko - Give Peace A Chance - DVD
(Universal
Records) "In Review"
-- (2006)
AdriAnne Lenker - Live At The Southern - DVD/CD
(AdriAnne Lenker)
"In Review"
-- (2007)
Maxwell Multiple Climax - DVD
(Climax Well) "In
Review"
-- (2007)
Rush - Replay x3 - 3DVD
(Universal
Records) "In Review"
-- (2007)
The Boy Who Cried Freebird - Mitch Myers - Novel
(Harper Entertainment)
"In Review"
-- (2008)