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September 6, 2006

ActionReaction "3 Is the Magic Number"

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Artist: ActionReaction Album: 3 Is the Magic Number Label: Hope Division/ Equal Vision Records Review by: Eric When singer Jason Gleason suddenly left Further Seems Forever a few years ago, fans were crushed, and I know that I thought I would never hear his voice again outside of the How to Start a Fire album. Then, about a year ago, I caught word of a new band, ActionReaction, which featured Jason Gleason on vocals. I was ecstatic as I clicked the link to listen to the first download, “Bang, Bang.”… Continued →

September 2, 2006

Spacepilot "Grab Your Coats"

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Artist: Spacepilot Album: Grab Your Coats Label: None (released independently) Review by: Eric Forgotten Arrival was one of the bands on the old Indie Vision Music label, and when they broke up after the label ended, Andrew Coughlan and Randy Felten decided to continue making music together, but it was going to be different this time. While Forgotten Arrival was had more of basic alternative/ emo rock feel, their new effort, Spacepilot explores the experimental side of indie rock, but without getting so experimental that they would turn off listeners.… Continued →

August 30, 2006

Someday - To Failure, Dear Brother

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Band: Someday Title: “To Failure, Dear Brother” Label: -none- Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Every Thought Captive 02. Light Makes Shadows Of Us All 03. This Moment Could Change Everything 04. So Very Far From Pure 05. Remember Sammy Jankis Members/Duties: JP Schreiner: Vocals Chris Rose: Guitar, Vocals Duncan Allard: Guitar Chase Allard: Bass Ricky Price: Drums Someday is a band out of Albuquerque, New Mexico who I happened to run across on myspace one day. I checked them out, liked what I heard, and contacted the band.… Continued →

August 28, 2006

Friends with Microphones Compilation

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Artist: Various Artists Album: Friends with Microphones Label: One Truth Clothing Review by: Eric Pettersson Disc One 1. Paul Wright – From Sunrise to Sunset 2. Delirious? – Not Forgotten 3. Charlie Wall – Micah 6:8 4. Watashi Wa – 2:57 5. East and Waiting – Head on Home 6. Blindside – This Time 7. Anberlin – Paperthin Hymn 8. Dizmas – Saturday 9. mewithoutYou – Torches Together 10. Death Is Not Welcome Here – Beauty and the Beast 11. Seventh Day Slumber – I Know 12.… Continued →

August 23, 2006

Festival Review: Purple Door 2006

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Purple Door 2006 Festival Review 10:41, Sunday night. This is the first I have been home since Friday morning. The reason? I was at a music fest in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania known at Purple Door. Well, today I just went straight to church and then some other stuff, but still… I have been to Purple Door. I have seen new bands, I have seen stages torn down, and I have met Joel and Cory. And while I have told a number of you that this review would be short and to the point, as I sit here now to write, I realize that that was a horrible idea, and less people may read this for it’s being so long, but those who do read it will enjoy it more as I give you more details.… Continued →

August 20, 2006

Chandelle - The Casualties of Casual

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Band: Chandelle Title: The Casualties Of Casual Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Hold On To Me 02. 14 And Lovely 03. Casualties Of Casual 04. Under Amberlight 05. The Call 06. When Sorry’s Not Enough 07. Manhattan 08. Amy’s House 09. Awkward And Beautiful 10. Black Book Letter 11. Lesson Learned 12. Summer’s Here Members/Duties: Jessica: Vocals/Guitars Mandee: Bass, Vocals Kevin: Drums Standout Tracks: “Awkward And Beautiful”, “Hold On To Me”, “Under Amberlight” Overall Rating: Chandelle is a trio who bring delicate, soft pop. Jessica and Kevin both played in the 90’s band Spooky Tuesday but have changed their style.… Continued →

Anathallo "Floating World"

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Band: Anathallo Title:“Floating World” Label: None www.myspace.com/anathallo Buy here: www.anathallo.com Review by: As the Fall Breaks I have known of Anathallo for a good couple of years but didn’t get their cd’s  “a holiday at the sea” and “sparrows” until this past year. I have been a fan ever since. When I first heard they were making a new cd that was to be released in 2006 I was extremely excited. Anathallo is one of the most talented and original bands I’ve ever heard so anything from them would be amazing.… Continued →

Fireflight - The Healing of Harms

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Band: Fireflight Title: The Healing Of Harms Label: Flicker Release Date: 7/25/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Serenity 02. Waiting 03. You Decide 04. It’s You 05. Star Of The Show 06. Liar 07. Myself 08. Something New 09. Attitude 10. More Than A Love Song 11. Action Members/Duties: Dawn Richardson: Vocals Glenn Drennen: Guitar Justin Cox: Guitar Wendy Drennen: Bass Phee Shorb: Drums Fireflight, a band coming out of Orlando, formed five years ago. They quickly became popular in the local rock scene and began to venture out further and further.… Continued →

Bernard - A View Beyond a Cave

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Band: Bernard Album: A View Beyond a Cave Label: Floodgate Records Review by: JoshIndieVision www.myspace.com/bernard Floodgate strikes gold again! First they bring us The Myriad, who’s 2005 release “You Can’t Trust A Ladder”, blew me away and now comes Bernard. I had heard about these guys when they had released their independent album “Trust? Yes? Are You Still Here in Darkest of Holes?” but really didn’t get into it as much as I probably should have. The one thing that album showed was what this band could be, given a better recording and time.… Continued →

Thyne Scabbard - Redemption

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Band: Thyne Scabbard Title: Redemption Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Enter Thyne Realm 02. The King of Abandon 03. Hordes of the Shadow 04. Unwaking Hour 05. The Decapitation of Fallen Angels 06. A Demon Bloodbath 07. Reaching Out With Broken Fingers 08. Lies, Lust and Redemption 09. To Those Who Cursed Me 10. Bleeding Tears of Torment 11. Spy Hunter Members/Duties: Sky “Fire” Heydecke – Vocals Dylan Bloodshed – Guitar Chris Garcia – Guitar Travis Robidoux – Drums Isaac Merfalen – Bass Originally Thyne Scabbard was began, in 2002, as a side project of a few bands.… Continued →

Stellar Kart - We Can't Stand Sitting Down

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Band: Stellar Kart Title: We Can’t Stand Sitting Down Label: Word Release Date: 7/25/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Procrastination 02. Activate 03. Me And Jesus 04. Lose Control 05. Hold On 06. Always Waiting 07. Only Wanted 08. Finding Out 09. Wishes And Dreams 10. I’m Pretty Good 11. I Wanna Live 12. Angels In Chorus Members/Duties: Adam: Vocals,Guitars Jordan: Drums Cody: Guitars Brian: Bass Stellar Kart came out of nowhere with “All Gas. No Brakes” last year and quickly became a fan favorite.… Continued →

Gasoline Heart - You Know Who You Are

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Band: Gasoline Heart Title: You Know Who You Are Label: Mono Vs. Stereo Release Date: 8/1/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Move Along 02. Cheers (Here’s To Life) 03. All The Way 04. When Big Girls Grow Small 05. Redlight, Redlight (Hey Baby) 06. Paralyze 07. Steam (A Well Dried Up) 08. Meet Me In Georgia 09. That Girl 10. Rumors, Rumors 11. Long Island 12. Kiss Off Members/Duties: Louis DeFabrizio: Vocals/Guitar John Fortson: Bass Jeff Irizarry: Drums, Vocals Joey Bradshaw: Guitar, Vocals Andy Simonds: Organ, Piano, Vocals Gasoline Heart arose from the ashes of Squad Five-O and The Kick, both formidable names in the rock arena.… Continued →

FM Static - Critically Ashamed

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Band: FM Static Title: Critically Ashamed Label: Tooth & Nail Release Date: 8/1/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Hope the Rock Show Goes Good 02. Flop Culture 03. The Next Big Thing 04. America’s Next Freak 05. Tonight 06. The Video Store 07. Girl of the Year 08. A Nice Piece of Art 09. What It Feels Like 10. Waste of Time 11. Moment of Truth Members/Duties: Trevor McNevan: Vocals/Guitars Steve Augustine: Drums In case you’re unfamiliar, FM Static is a side-project of Thousand Foot Krutch members Trevor McNevan and Steve Augustine.… Continued →

Alove for Enemies - Resistance

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Band: Alove For Enemies Title: Resistance Label: Facedown Release Date: 7/11/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. The Resistance 02. Tread On My Dreams 03. Hall Of Mirrors 04. Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven 05. Call It Faith 06. EC-10 07. Rise Of The Phoenix 08. Not Without Incident 09. Welcome To The Underground 10. Emotion Is Chaos 11. Will Of Father Members/Duties: Erich Barto: Vocals Dan Valentino: Guitars Matt Addeo: Guitars Jonathan Hernandez: Drums Luke Anthony: Bass/Vocals Alove For Enemies, based out of Long Island, NY have certainly made themselves a figure on the new hardcore scene.… Continued →

Underoath "Define The Great Line" (Special Edition CD/DVD)

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Artist: Underoath Album: Define the Great Line (Special Edition with DVD) Label: Solid State Records/ Tooth & Nail When I say the word Underoath, many things may come to mind. “Metal.” “Emo.” “Screamo sellouts.” “Popcore.” “Dallas was better, this new stuff is MTV garbage.” “The old stuff is terrible, but I liked They’re Only Chasing Safety.” Regardless which of these thoughts best describe how you feel about Underoath, one thing is certain: you know exactly who they are. Or do you? Underoath has never been a band to sound the same from album to album, and with the new release of Define the Great Line, they have again pushed themselves and hopefully their listeners to try something new.… Continued →

Run Kid Run - This Is Who We Are

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Band: Run Kid Run Title: This Is Who We Are Label: Tooth & Nail Release Date: May 16th, 2006 Tracklisting: 01. We’ve Only Just Begun 02. Move On 03. Wake Up, Get Up 04. Sing To Me 05. The Modern March 06. The Call Out 07. This Day Of Change 08. Outline Of A Love 09. Miles And States 10. I’ll Forever Sing Members/Duties: David Josiah Curtis: Vocals & Guitar Neil Endicott: Guitar & Vocals Lyle Chastain: Bass Matt Jackson: Drums Forming from the ashes of Tooth & Nail alumni punks, Side Walk Slam, comes Run Kid Run.… Continued →

Flatfoot 56 - Knuckles Up

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Band: Flatfoot 56 Title: Knuckles Up Label: Flicker Release Date: 6/27/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. This Town 02. Brotherhood 03. Knuckles Up 04. Hold Fast 05. Breakin’ The Law 06. Blood And Sweat 07. The Rotten Hand 08. Battle Of Bones 09. Chi-town Beat Down 10. Fight To Live 11. The Long Road 12. Amazing Grace 13. Arran Boat Members/Duties: Tobin Bawinkel: Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Josh Robieson: Lead Guitar, Bagpipes, Mandolin Justin Bawinkel: Drums, Backup Vocals Kyle Bawinkel: Bass, Backup Vocals I definitely was excited to hear that Flicker picked up an Irish punk outfit, and was secretly hoping that it wouldn’t be super cheesy.… Continued →

Within - The End is Near, Consider Yourself Warned

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Band: Within Title: The End Is Near; Consider Yourself Warned Label: Strike First Release Date: 7/11/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. If This Means Death… 02. Letter To Mary I 03. In Suffering My Joy Is Obtained 04. Adoration 05. Devour The Weak 06. Rejoice, And Again I Say Rejoice 07. Letter To Mary II 08. Victory Comes In The Mourning 09. Moment Of Desperation 10. Persecution Brings Prophesy Members/Duties: Casey Whitaker: Vocals Chad Whitaker: Drums Chris Whitaker: Guitar Andy Goodner: Bass Zak Willbanks: Guitar This band came out of nowhere and have instantly become one of my favorite cd’s as of late.… Continued →

Watson Park "Self Titled"

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Album: WatsonPark Artist: WatsonPark Label: Unsigned I have to say it: I have a soft spot for some good folk-pop. I really do. I’m a pretty massive fan of the “nu-folk” movement which was revived in the late 90s and has carried over to today. Whiskeytown, early Wilco, Norah Jones, Damien Rice…I’m a sucker for all of them. The “singer/songwriter” set. Good stuff. It’s a little hard to peg down sometimes. It’s not pop enough to be called “pop”, but there’s nothing really too “folk” (and especially nothing “country”) about it.… Continued →

Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to DC Talk

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Band: Various Title: FREAKED! A Gotee Tribute To DC Talk’s “Jesus Freak” Label: Gotee Release Date: Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. The Showdown – So Help Me God 02. The Gotee Brothers (feat. Ayiesha Woods & John Reuben) – Colored People 03. 4th Avenue Jones – Jesus Freak 04. Sarah Kelly – What If I Stumble? 05. House Of Heroes – Day By Day 06. Mr. Tobin 07. Relient K – Between You And Me 08. Fighting Instinct – Like It, Love It, Need It 09.… Continued →

The Gentleman Homicide - Understanding The Words We Speak

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Band: The Gentleman Homicide Title: Understanding The Words We Speak Label: Blood & Ink Release Date: 7/11/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Following A Path To Grace 02. Our Faults, Our Failures, Our Lives 03. The Goodbye And The Morning After 04. A Question: A Promise 05. No One Dies Without Deserving Liess 06. 07. Being Torn Apart Through Self Realization 08. Looking Within The Heart Of Man 09. A World Caving In On Itself 10. In Hopes That Day Will Come Members/Duties: Josh Barbee: Vocals Max Vinson: Guitar Adam Thron: Guitar Josh Jackson: Bass Matt Jameson: Drums The Gentleman Homicide formed in early 2003 in Amarillo, Texas.… Continued →

The Drama Summer - Make a Move

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Band: The Drama Summer Title: Make A Move (EP) Label: Eulogy Release Date: 7/25/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. We Make Rejection Look Beautiful 02. Starting Over 03. Don’t Go 04. Thunder Bay Members/Duties: Nick Moore: Vocals Kevin Bodnar: Bass/Vocals Jim Nahorny: Guitar Anthony Damschroder: Guitar/Vocals John Puro: Drums The Drama Summer have been floating under the radar for a few years now. They formed in Ohio and have been recording multiple demos and doing lots of touring since. Not too long ago they signed up with Eulogy Recordings.… Continued →

My Other Band Vol. 1 (Mono Vs. Stereo)

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Band: Various Title: My Other Band Vol. 1 Label: Mono Vs. Stereo Release Date: 6/27/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. My Red Hot Nightmare – Hold Fast, Hold Strong 02. My Red Hot Nightmare – The Worst In Me 03. My Red Hot Nightmare – Weight Of Another 04. Matthew Thiessen & The Earthquakes – The Calendar, The Energy (If This Is You Then Woe Is Me) 05. Matthew Thiessen & The Earthquakes – The Warmth Of The Sun 06. Matthew Thiessen & The Earthquakes – Faking My Own Suicide (Demo) 07.… Continued →

Day of Fire - Cut and Move

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Band: Day Of Fire Title: Cut & Move Label: Essential Release Date: 6/6/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Love 02. Run 03. Hole In My Hand 04. Cut & Move 05. Regret 06. Far & Gone 07. Wake Me 08. When The Light 09. Frustrating 10. Reborn Members/Duties: Joshua Brown: Lead Vocals Gregg Hionis: Guitar Joe Pangallo: Guitar Chris Pangallo: Bass Zach Simms: Drums Joshua Brown has an amazing story of high’s and lows and ultimately of God’s grace. As many of you probably know by now, Joshua Brown was the frontman of now defunct Full Devil Jacket.… Continued →

DecembeRadio - Self Titled

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Band: DecembeRadio Title: DecembeRadio Label: Slanted Release Date: 6/27/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Can’t Hide 02. Dangerous 03. Love Found Me (Love’s Got A Hold) 04. Greed 05. Drifter 06. Live And Breathe 07. Alright My Friend 08. Razor 09. Table 10. Least Of These Members/Duties: Josh Reedy: Vocals & Bass Brian Bunn: Lead Guitar & Vocals Eric Miker: Guitar & Vocals Boone Daughdrill: Drums I had no clue who this band was when I received this album. Granted, I was familiar with the name but didn’t really know much about them besides the fact that they were a Christian rock outfit.… Continued →

Forever Changed "Chapters"

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Artist: Forever Changed Album: Chapters Label: Floodgate Records “Forever Changed is breaking up.” This announcement a few months ago left some stunned. A young, eager, and talented alternative rock band just starting to make a name for themselves decided to call it quits because their singer decided to leave in order to focus on his family more. This is not an uncommon story in the music scene (which is a good thing to see musicians being responsible about their family lives). Forever Changed decided to release one last CD before leaving this band behind, and this is how Chapters eventually landed into my hands.… Continued →

Waking Ashland "Telescopes"

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Band: Waking Ashland Album: Telescopes Label: Immortal Records Review by: Brandon Jones (**Originally posted in March 2006 as a review of the Japan version with the two acoustic versions of “Composure” songs “October Skies” and “I Am For You”. Those songs have been removed from this release but it’s still an excellent album nonetheless) www.myspace.com/wakingashland www.wakingashland.com Track List: 1. Julian 2. Telescopes 3. Tortoise and the Hare 4. Open Doors 5. Flowers On a Wall 6. Under the Gun 7. Reseda I am floored by the immaculate collection of midtempo melodic pop rock tunes.… Continued →

RED - End of Silence

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Band: Red Title: End Of Silence Label: Essential Release Date: 6/06/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Intro 02. Breathe Into Me 03. Let Go 04. Already Over 05. Lost 06. Pieces 07. Break Me Down 08. Wasting Time 09. Gave It All Away 10. Hide 11. Already Over, Part 2 Members/Duties: Michael: Vocals, Piano Anthony: Guitar Randy: Bass, BGV’s, Piano Jasen: Guitar Hayden: Drums Red, a name chosen to symbolize the blood of Christ, is yet another example of Essential Records pushing the boundaries of their particular style.… Continued →

Your Eyes My Dreams - Weapons are Useless

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Band: Your Eyes My Dreams Title: Weapons Are Useless Label: Indianola Release Date: Review By: Josh IndieVision Download a FREE Mp3 Here: https://www.indievisionmusic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1428 Tracklisting: 01. Deadlocked 02. Complacency Killed The Cat 03. Anna Rebeka 04. The Forecast Calls For Rain 05. When The Going Gets Rough 06. Even An Angel Fell 07. The Bookie Says It’s Time To Pay Yp 08. Treason, War, And The Tyranny Of Evil Man 09. Chasing The Clouds 10. Armistice 11. Society’s Flawed Perspective Of The Truth Members/Duties: Jason Pryor: Vocals Josh Tuten: Guitar Brett Walker: Guitar Mike Messenger: Bass ***Need new drummer*** (David Walker recorded Drums) I had heard Your Eyes My Dreams a few years ago and kept a distant eye on them ever since.… Continued →

Since Remembered - Coming Alive

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Band: Since Remembered Title: Coming Alive Label: Blood & Ink Release Date: 6/20/06 Review By: Josh IndieVision Tracklisting: 01. Intro 02. Everything 03. Ten Years 04. Last Regret 05. Loaded Gun 06. Goodbye 07. Hero Of The Day 08. Last Dance 09. Can’t Keep Us Down 10. Out Of My Head 11. Dead Leaves 12. Coming Alive Members/Duties: Danny Siviter: Vocals Brian Young: Guitar, Vocals Kyle Woodall: Drums Chris Jacques: Guitar Mike UnderwoodL Bass Since Remembered originally started with a “progressive 80’s style of hardcore and mixed in melodies and emotions felt in much of modern day punk rock.”… Continued →