Jordan Taylor - Long Drive
Check out Ian Zandi's final review for IVM and find out if you should put "Long Drive" on your hard drive.
Reviews
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June 26, 2015
June 9, 2015
Haste the Day - Coward
Haste the Day have made a record with the people, for the people.
June 2, 2015
Attalus - Into The Sea
After a successful crowd funding campaign, then signing with Facedown records, alt-rock band Attalus has really delivered with their new marine themed concept album, 'Into The Sea.' Read on for the full review of this epic record.
May 26, 2015
Twenty One Pilots - Blurryface
"My name is Blurryface and I care what you think".
Okay, here is what I think.
Bill Mallonee & The Big Sky Ramblers - Lands & Peoples
Former Vigilantes of Love frontman Bill Mallonee just simply continues to make good music. His latest, 'Land & Peoples,' spills out lyrical pictures of the many sights and sounds of this nation’s past and present. Check out the full review here, and get to know this truly unique artist.
May 22, 2015
Emery - You Were Never Alone
While there will always be those people who refuse to move on with Emery and hang on to their more vintage stylings, I believe that “You Were Never Alone” is the most robust and fully rounded album the band have offered to date
May 21, 2015
Josh Garrels - Home
Josh Garrels' falsettos. That should warrant a listen itself.
May 19, 2015
Dustin Kensrue - Carry the Fire
Check out this review and I will tip my metaphorical hat to you.
May 18, 2015
Manafest - The Moment
Manafest returned in August of last year with "The Moment." Better late than never, we check out this album and how it compares to his past work.
Foreverlin - Still After
Being one of several former Red Cord artists that have now migrated over to Pando Records, Foreverlin brings us their third recording project, "Still After." Read the full review here.
May 12, 2015
Alex Faith & Dre Murray - Southern Lights: Overexposed (Album / Visual Album)
Alex Faith + Dre Murray have teamed up for 'Southern Lights: Overexposed' which was released in both audio & visual formats. Read my thoughts on the album
May 8, 2015
They Will Fall - On the Depths of Depravity
Creating a unique metalcore album this day and age can't be an easy task. How can a band separate itself from the mass of bands out there that all sound like each other? Well, that’s the task set before They Will Fall with their newest full release, 'On the Depths of Depravity.' Check out the full review here.
May 7, 2015
Abandon Kansas - Alligator
Abandon Kansas are back with their second full length album, 'Alligator' on Bad Christian Music. 'Alligator' offers a sundry cornucopia of lush musicianship and emotions. I think there’s truly something for everyone and every mood on this record.
April 28, 2015
Pacific Gold - Sing My Welcome Home
Pacific Gold manages to not only re-energize lyrics from old, but also fosters a style that reawakens musical genres from bygone eras. Check out the review here.
Come and Rest - Blacklist
Come and Rest have crafted a great hardcore record. “Blacklist” has something for nearly everyone, be it in the form of diverse vocal delivery or hellish riffs, this album will be sure to emanate from metalheads speakers for some time to come.
April 25, 2015
Fireflight - INNOVA
Female-fronted fan favorite rock band Fireflight are back with a new album that explores new musical and lyrical territory. With this bold new sound, is it time to check out this well-loved band?
April 23, 2015
Rachel Taylor - Magnetic
When there is a handful of solo artists who share the name Rachel Taylor, its hard to not bring a comparison to their music. Let me introduce you to the one who isn't from He Is We...
Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell
There's no shade being thrown at Sufjan Steven's latest album. Charlie Brown got it right when he said "good grief".
Exiting The Fall - Bloodline
Indeed, it’s always sad to see a talented band call it quits, but at least they're going out with a bang. Check out my review of Exiting the Fall's latest and last release, 'Bloodline.'
April 20, 2015
We Are The City- Violent
This is an excerpt of my review of We Are The City's latest album. You should read the full review instead of the excerpt. It's much better.
April 10, 2015
Naturalist - Friends
Oklahoma band Naturalist is all set to release their new EP, "Friends." Check out the full review here.
April 5, 2015
New Waters - Venture
Despite a late coming review, don't miss out on this fiendishly good album from Finnish heavy hitters.
March 31, 2015
The Dwelling - Strive
Full of uplifting themes laced with heavy grooves, we take a look at Oklahoma City metalcore band The Dwelling, and their soon to be released EP, "Strive." Click here for the full review.
Sarah Brusco - The Woven Whisper
Sarah Brusco is an amazing female artist who demonstrates to us what raw, genuine and heartfelt worship truly is.
March 24, 2015
Ravenhill - Soul
How about some good ol’ blues rock ’n roll? Ravenhill manages to meld music from a by-gone era into something surprisingly new and fresh with their new release "Soul" Check out the review here.
March 20, 2015
Copperlily - Copperlily
My review of Copperlily's first full-length album #PutABirdOnIt
March 11, 2015
The Brilliance - Brother
I like vanilla ice cream. I really do. It's simple, sweet, and to the point. No quirks, nuts, or slime to get in the way of what really matters. On the other hand, vanilla ice cream can get old really fast. Who would want to eat the same-ol same-ol "normal" vanilla ice cream 24/7? Nobody, that's who. CCM worship music is exactly like ice cream (in fact, I sometimes confuse them and put sonicflood albums in my freezer). Vanilla ice cream/CCM is great for pleasing large amounts of people in gatherings such as churches or ice cream socials (or ice cream socials at church). However, in my own time, I like to have a little bit of cookie dough in my ice cream to chew on. David Gungor and John Arndt are my cookie dough ice cream.
Rapture - Trials
Frenzied grooves and uplifting messages are the calling card for this new hardcore band, Rapture. Check out this review of their debut EP, "Trials."
March 4, 2015
Mat Kearney - Just Kids
Read my review of Mat Kearney's latest (but not greatest) album yet.
March 2, 2015
Tracings - Bloodlines & Anchors
From Fargo, ND post-hardcore band Tracings brings their newest EP, Bloodlines & Anchors. Read on for the full review.