Number One Gun - To The Secrets and Knowledge
Number One Gun's new album, a great way to start 2010!
Reviews
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January 10, 2010
January 8, 2010
Dignan - Cheaters & Thieves
Ethereal, multi-instrumental goodness from Texas.
January 7, 2010
The Great Commission - And Every Knee Shall Bow
Great raw metalcore
Besides Daniel - The Clay, the Seed, the Stone
Light, acoustic indie-folk for fans of Damien Rice, Andrew Bird, or Iron & Wine.
December 31, 2009
A Plea for Purging - Depravity
This album had to get reviewed before the end of 2009!
December 30, 2009
Josh Wilson - Life Is Not a Snapshot
Josh Wilson has crafted a worthy follow-up to last year's debut. With the exception of "Sing," his songs continue to rise to the top of the CCM genre, both musically and lyrically.
Texas In July - I AM
Who knew high schoolers could be this good?
December 29, 2009
The Crimson Armada - Guardians
Deathcore at its finest
December 28, 2009
Debtor - Deliverance
A different spin on hardcore
December 25, 2009
MxPx - Punk Rawk Christmas
Christmas music is great, but how about in punk rock style? Well, here it is! Once again, Merry Christmas!
House Of Heroes - Presents The Christmas Classics
Some great Christmas music to end the year with! Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2009
The Access - The Time Has Come
As my final review for the end of a decade I'll revisit a missed worship album that deserves attention. The Access released their debut in 2008 and they are worth checking out if you are a fan of other worship bands like Casting Crowns and Leeland. The Access do their part in making music that stands out from their contemporaries.
December 22, 2009
All or Nothing - A City Built On Its Dead
Great metalcore from Cali
December 21, 2009
blessthefall - Witness
Some great clean vocals with screams added in
December 18, 2009
Take It Back! - Atrocities
Take It Back! are back for their second release on Facedown Records! Atrocities was released on November 10th if you haven't already picked it up and are a fan of punk/hardcore.
Days Divide - Aurora
Band: Days Divide
Title: Aurora
Label: N/A
Release Date: 2009
Review by: Rebecca Cicione
Tracklisting
- All We Know
- Edge Of The Earth
- Sunset Eyes
- Long Sleeves
- Uprising
- Left Behind
- The End Has Come
- Burn Away
- The Getaway
December 17, 2009
As Bold As Lions - s/t EP
Want to see your parents do some hardcore punches and kicks at church on Sunday?
Frank Schweikhardt - Life But No More
Frank Schweikhardt fits perfectly on the XRA roster, bringing a slow and minimalist acoustic sound that melds perfectly with his soft baritone. It’s like a stripped down Iron & Wine and a solo Husband&Wife mixed with a non-Cynical David Bazan.
December 16, 2009
Seabird - Rocks Into Rivers
Do you enjoy pop music? Do you like pianos? If the answer is 'yes' you probably already have Seabird's debut and now they've come back at the end of a decade for their sophomore release, Rocks Into Rivers. Some of the best material they've written is here so be sure to check it out.
December 14, 2009
Before There Was Rosalyn - The Fuhrer: An Allegory of a History of Deception
Before There Was Rosalyn joins a great group of Texas bands including Oh, Sleeper, The Famine, and many more.
December 12, 2009
What If This Dream Is All We Have? - Look Outside Your Window
Who would think that a young man would write an epic song about World World II in 2009?
December 11, 2009
Venia - Victory By Surrender
Female-fronted melodic metal from Finland.
Advent - Naked and Cold
Some good Hardcore/Metal from North Carolina
December 10, 2009
Terra Terra Terra - Mind Like A Man, Soul Like A Child
Did I ever mention that I used to have a Planet of the Apes lunchbox when I was a kid... 'cause I did.
Saving Grace - Unbreakable
Some Thunder from Down Under. Well at least close to Down Under...
December 9, 2009
Orphan Project - Spooning Out The Sea
I think after the last one, Dale (Metal Pulse Radio) must have decided to take it easy on me with this one...
December 8, 2009
These Hearts - Mistakes And Second Takes
Popcore from Fargo, North Dakota.
Seabird - 'Til We See the Shore
Seabird will be releasing their sophomore album, Rocks Into Rivers, next week so this week we revisit their catchy debut. Don't miss this piano based pop/rock band who create a solid blend of hooks and beats easy to dance to.
December 7, 2009
Lórien - Esque
On an IVM sponsored tour now with Abel... there must be something we need to know about Lórien. And there is...
My Genuine Find - What We Imagined EP
Universe, this is Bobby. Bobby, say hello to the universe...