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Reviews
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February 26, 2009
February 24, 2009
Garden - Golden Sails
My review of the experimental indie band from Cedarville, OH.
And Then There Were None - Who Speaks For Planet Earth?
Band: And Then There Were None
Title: Who Speaks For Planet Earth?
Label: Tooth And Nail Records
Release Date: 2/24/2009
Review By: Chris W.
Tracklising:
1. Murmurs Of…
2. John Orr The Arsonists
3. The Hospital
4. Reinventing Robert Cohn
5. Action Is The Anecdote
6. The Atmosphere
7. Cloak And Dagger
8. Right Here Waiting
9. Bed Of Nails
10. Thank The Watchmaker
11. The Alamo
12. Insozzz…
Generic? Check. Unoriginal? Check. A whole crap-ton of dance fun? Check Check Check! Say what you will, this album is a lot of fun, and blows just about every other dance or electro pop album recently release away. … Continued →
February 21, 2009
Auburn - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth
A great debut with tons of energy, for fans of Every Time I Die, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, or August Burns Red.
VOTA - VOTA
Artist: VOTA
Album: VOTA
Label: INO Records
Release Date: February 10, 2009
Reviewed By: Luke J
Tracklisting:
01. Hard To Believe
02. Be Mine
03. Love’s Taken Over
04. Honestly
05. Not Finished
06. I’ll Go
07. Give It To Me
08. Free To Fail
09. Save Ourselves
10. Bye Bye
11. In My Heart
When it comes to the acronym you have to be extremely careful in its use. According to dictionary.com an acronym is “a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or series of words”. … Continued →
February 20, 2009
Exit the Ordinary - Exit the Ordinary
If you like catchy pop music with the occasional synth and fun beats you have to check Exit the Ordinary out. They released their debut album on February 10th and here's the verdict!
February 19, 2009
Flashlight Party - Wreaths_
An eerie new EP from Flashlight Party, a minimalist synth pop band on Plastiq Musiq.
February 18, 2009
A Midday Atlantic - The Difference EP
They may be gone... but they shouldn't be forgotten...
Say You Will - Brighter
Bigger, brighter... and a whole lotta sweeter!! Say You Will's new EP is a keeper.
Redemption - Demo EP
Band: Redemption
Album: Demo EP
Label: N/A
Reviewed By: Chris W
In the realm of hardcore, originality is virtually nonexistent. What I see as important in a hardcore group is their passion and their message. You have your bands that constantly sing about winning “the fight” but what fight are they really singing about? Then there’s the band that sing so much about family, unfortunately for all their family oriented lyricism, the scene is more divided than ever.
When it comes to Redemption, they have more to sing about, and it’s in their name.… Continued →
February 16, 2009
The Constellation Branch - The Dream Life, The Real Life, The Empty Glass
My review of the unique indie/rock band from Phoenix, Arizona.
February 12, 2009
August Burns Red - Lost Messengers: The Outtakes
You have heard of the catchy melodic breakdown kings known as "August Burns Red." This is my review of their latest release - their EP titled "Lost Messengers: The Outtakes"
February 9, 2009
Fires Of Babylon - Fires Of Babylon
Artist: Fires Of Babylon
Album: Fires Of Babylon
Label: Metal Heaven
Release Date: April 25th, 2008
Tracklist:
01. Falling To Pieces
02. Devilution
03. When The Kingdom Comes
04. Lake Of Fire
05. Holy Resurrection
06. Going Through Changes
07. Lazarus Rising
08. Revolution Coming
09. Generation Of Destruction
10. Castles Are Burning
FIRES OF BABYLON is classic 1980’s-style, shredding heavy metal reincarnated! I`m a big fan of the 80’s shred with the lineup of some skilled musicians including guitarist Lou St. Paul (WINTERS BANE), vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELITTERRI, Driver, Rob Rock), bassist Kelly Conlon (ex-DEATH), and drummer Robert Falzano (SHATTER MESSIAH)…The only reason I got this album was purely because Rob Rock was on it.… Continued →
Raining and OK - Always Will Be (EP)
There are just some CDs that come your way that make you smile... in a good way. A really good way. This 5-song EP is one of those CDs.
Great Awakening - Cities
A modern day worship band with a selfless message. My review of "Great Awakening's" album titled "Cities"
February 7, 2009
Ultimatum - Into The Pit
Artist: Ultimatum
Album: Into The Pit
Label: Retroactive Records
Genre: Metal (Thrash/Speed Metal)
Release Date: November 2007
Reviewer: Dale H
Track List
* One for All
* Exonerate
* Deathwish
* Blood Covenant
* Heart of Metal
* Wrathchild
* Transgressor
* Blink
* Blind Faith
* Into the Pit
* Game Over
This is a long over do review for me since I picked this album as the best album of 2007!! Thrash metal happens to be one of my favorite metal genres and that`s what you will get with Ultimatum These guys have been around for 15 years and never have slowed down that`s why I like this new album..These… Continued →
February 6, 2009
Grits - Reiterate
It's still the same old Grits, but with fresh ideas and a new direction.
Raining and OK - The Devil On Your Shoulder
Raining and OK is just one of those bands that's just hard not to like...
Bread of Stone - Letting Go
In the mood for some nice modern worship... Bread of Stone hits the spot.
Preson Phillips - The Observant and the Anawim
My review of Preson Phillips's latest album release "The Observant and the Anawim"
Burning Tree Project - Time and Color
Still waiting for that 'burning bush' experience? Here you go...
February 4, 2009
The Less - Loud Machines
In the world of alt-rock... The Less is more. Believe it.
New Heights - Worlds
Are you ready to take alt-rock to New Heights? This EP is a step in the right direction...
Once Dead - Visions Of Hell
Band: Once Dead
Album: Visions Of Hell
Label: Open Grave Records
Reviewed By: Chris W
Before I start this review, let me say that I really don’t listen to much thrash metal, nor do I know much about it. That said, this cd was really a lot of fun to listen to.
Once Dead was the resurrection of the controversy laden band Vengeance Rising, and has become a sort of christian supergroup now featuring members of not only Vengeance Rising but also The Crucified, Fasedown, Hirax, and Deliverance.… Continued →
Faith Factor - Against A Darkened Sky
Band: Faith Factor
Album: Against a Darkened Sky
Label: Retroactive Records
Reviewed by: Dale H
Some say power metal is dead in the USA but I am here to tell you it’s NOT!!! There is a Power Metal band hailing from southern New Jersey and that band is Faith Factor. After their EP “07/07/07” comes their best stuff yet under their new debut album, “AGAINST A DARKENED SKY”. Throughout the years some have stated that one power metal band is the same as another, but they would be forced to rethink their postion after listening to “AGAINST A DARKENED SKY”.… Continued →
January 31, 2009
Various Artists - CompassionArt
A mega collaboration of some of Christian music's biggest names, all for the sake of giving to the poorest of the poor.
Paramore - Riot!
In this review Griffin swoons over pop music, rants against "Misery Business" and describes Hayley Williams as "not inordinately gorgeous."
Lecrae - Rebel
Artist: Lecrae
Album: Rebel
Label: Reach Records
Release Date: September 30, 2008
Reviewed By: Luke J.
Being counter-cultural these days is extremely hard. Everything around you says “do things this way” or “if you have this item you need nothing else”. The Bible calls all Christians to something different, to be counter-cultural. What if we lived a lifestyle unashamed of Jesus Christ and no longer conformed to the patterns of the world. Or in this case, the culture. We would then line up with the teachings of the Bible and be better equipped to live a life that is set apart, unique. … Continued →
January 30, 2009
The Ascendicate - To Die As Kings
My review of "The Ascendicate's" debut album "To Die As Kings"
January 28, 2009
The Contact - Canvas Tears
A review for my vote for best new album of 2009: The Contact's "Canvas Tears"