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RATING SYSTEM:
= A TOTAL GODDAMN KNOCKOUT
= EXCELLENT AS PUNCHY STUMPKIN PIZZA
PIE
= VERY GOOD AS VERY GOOD SHOULD FOREVER
BE
= GOODY GOODY GOO-GOO
= FAIRY FAIRY FAIRY FEE
= SHITTY AS SHITTY CAN BEEDLE BEEDLE
BEE
September 2006
Comment Piece:
Away, Away, Away...
Take us away. Take us far away. No, perhaps not so far away at all. Just take us to a better place where we can live again. Make it happen. Please make it happen now. We need to breathe. We need to expand. We need the universe at our feet. And we need inner peace. Perhaps all we really need is a simpler life. Hmmm...what could be going on in babysueland...? Shit, it don't matter none. It don't really matter one goddamn bit at all...
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Babyshambles - B sides (CD, Rough
Trade, Pop/rock)
We're not quite sure if the physical offering of this CD is available to
the public...? But what we do know is that these 9 tracks are available
as a free bonus when you purchase/download this band's Down in Albion
album on iTunes. The folks in Babyshambles play slightly sloppy cool
pop music that sounds something like a cross between The Kinks, The
Television Personalities, and The Replacements. The band seems
to take particular delight in leaving their tracks with plenty of rough
edges...many times leaving them sounding almost as if they were never actually
completed. This is our first exposure to this band and, as such, they have
captured our imagination....even if this is just a batch of B sides. Nifty
tracks include "The Man Who Came To Stay," "East of Eden,"
"Monkey Casino," and "Clementine." Neat. (Rating: 4++++)
Bang-Bang - Music From the Motion Picture Brothers of the Head: The Original
Unreleased Album (CD, Milan,
Rock/pop)
This is so...weird. This soundtrack features The Bang Bang's
unreleased album Brothers of the Head...plus some extras. The Bang-Bang
was a 1970s band that featured Tom Howe and Barry Howe...two
conjoined twins with a bad attitude about virtually everything. It's weird
enough seeing these two young men joined at the chest...but imagining them
rocking out in such a state is, well, rather perplexing. The band had a
couple of minor hits in their day, most notably the controversially-titled
"My Friend You C*nt." This film (a fictionalized documentary)
is bound to turn heads because of the subject matter. Strangely enough,
at the heart of all this...are some very entertaining punk tunes played
with focused enthusiasm. So...how did this peculiar rock act somehow evade
our attention for the past few decades...? Well hell...no matter how hard
you try, you just can't be aware of everything all the time. Color
us impressed because...The Bang Bang was obviously a really HOT act. Intense
tracks include "Every Little Moment," "Nelson's Blood,"
"My Friend You C*nt," and "Hey You." Bizarre in so many
ways... (Rating: 4++++)
Patricia
Barber - Mythologies (CD, Blue Note, Progressive pop/jazz)
As we took in Patricia Barber's Mythologies album we were
thinking...wow, this lady is really impressive and intriguing. But
as the album progressed...those unmistakable horrible, unbearable crap-hop
elements entered the picture...and we unfortunately had to remove the CD
and toss it. Too bad. This lady is far too talented to let her music be
brought down to such a low level. Maybe she'll correct the problem the next
go-round... (Not Rated)
Lullaby
Baxter - Garden Cities of To-morrow
(Canadian import advance CD, Boompa,
Soft pop)
This one seemed interesting before we even put the CD in for a spin. Any
lady who opts to use an image of herself wearing fairy wings while vacuuming
(!) surely must have something tangible to offer. On Garden Cities
of To-morrow, the beautiful and intriguing Lullaby Baxter truly
delivers. Even though we have yet to see her in performance, we can
already tell that Ms. Baxter has huge stage presence. Some artists
merely sing and play instruments...while others give their listeners a real
part of themselves. Lullaby falls into this latter category. Her music is
so sincere and genuine that we were immediately affected. Light, airy, and
instantly lovable, the tracks on this album are soft, soothing, and just
slightly perplexing. With a voice as smooth as Jupiter and a personality
as big as Mars, Lullaby Baxter is clearly on the path to artistic success.
Twelve tracks here including "What's Wrong With You?" (great title),
"Let the Fun Begin," "Dumptruck," and "Jet-Pack."
This l'il sucker is highly recommended. (Rating: 5++++)
Between
Two Lions - Put This City on My Shoulders
(Independently released CD, Soft pop/Americana)
Between Two Lions is a four piece band based in New Albany, Indiana.
Although the band is being lumped into the alternative country category,
in actuality their music differs from other such bands. The tracks on Put
This City on My Shoulders are soft, pure pop tunes that just happen
to be accentuated by a rather precisely played pedal steel guitar. Other
than the steel guitar, the band's music is pure, soft pop. This is the band's
second album, and it finds them sounding exceedingly slick, smooth, and
accessible. Unlike a lot of underground bands, these guys have the potential
to hit it big with lots of folks. Their songs are smart, honest, and very
easy on the ears and consciousness. Cool laidback rhythms and heartfelt
vocals make tracks like "Attic Flowers" and "Letter From
the Inside" really shine... (Rating: 4++++)
Big Sir
- Und Die ScheiBe Andert Sich Immer (CD, Gold
Standard Laboratories, Progressive pop)
Big Sir is the duo consisting of Juan Alderete de la Pena
(bass player for The Mars Volta) and Lisa Papineau (solo recording
artist who is thus far best known for her work with the bands Air
and M83). The two had previously played together in the band Pet.
Und Die ScheiBe Andert Sich Immer is a collection of smooth soothing
groove pop tunes with breathy vocals and absorbing electronics. Juan's bass
lines are an integral part of the band's sound...the man has a unique way
of thumping and plucking that sets him apart from the vast majority of bassists.
Lisa's vocals are, as usual, very close and personal...at times slightly
reminiscent of babysue favorite Lisa Germano. This is an unusual
album that is unusually user-friendly. Even though the tunes are rather
obtuse and odd...the album spins with strangely smooth threads. Groovy tracks
include "Blutrausch," "Rejoice the Rig," "Saticoy
Street," and "Hammer On Pull Off." (Rating: 5+)
Black Neon - Arts & Crafts (CD, Midheaven,
Progressive pop)
Black Neon is Steve Webster, a young man who was previously
in the band Ft. Lauderdale. Webster is recording a unique style of
music that combines elements from 1990s guitar pop bands (particularly The
Young Fresh Fellows) with instrumentation that is sometimes reminiscent
of German electronic bands from the 1970s. We sure are glad we had a little
extra time the first day we slipped this disc into our player. Although
our initial response was merely positive...after spinning Arts &
Crafts a dozen or more times we found that we were absolutely in
love with Webster's tunes. This British fellow isn't trying to write
hits nor is he trying to be overtly artsy and clever. His music is, instead,
wonderfully fluid and inviting...combining elements from the 1970s right
on through to the present. His words and melodies are honest and genuine...and
the music has that magical staying power that is sadly missing in a lot
of the music we hear today. Superbly effective tracks include "Ode
to Immer Wieder," "Cast That Light," "Shoot Me Into
Space," and "The Exit." Highly recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
James Blunt (Extraordinarily horrible and shitty singer/songwriter)
If we had to pick the worst song of 2006, it would almost certainly be "You're
Beautiful." And if we had to list the worst commercial artists on the
planet, the list would most certainly include James Blunt. You'd
think that with all the wonderful music being recorded that people would
have the good sense to listen to something worthwhile. But nooooooooo...instead
they'd rather listen to sissy-assed old James crooning the words Yo beautiful...yo
beautiful...yo beautiful... over and over and over again in his whiny,
nasal, shitty vocal style that has become a continuing irritant to anyone
with a brain. Blunt represents everything that is wrong with music at present...but
he isn't the real asshole. The real assholes are the ones supporting
his pathetic act. (Rating: 1)
Bright
Light Fever - Presents The Evening Owl
(Advance CD, Stolen Transmission,
Rock/pop)
Smart, punchy hard pop in the same general vein as bands like The Strokes
and OK Go. The four fellows in Placerville, California-based Bright
Light Fever play slightly bluesy loud pop that features cool fuzzy guitars
and precisely loose vocals. Judging from the sound of the tunes on The
Evening Owl, we'd bet that this band's main audience will be college
students and young adults. And that is a shame...because if older and younger
folks were more open-minded, Bright Light Fever could very well be appreciated
by everyone. The band effectively combines upbeat sounds with some
decidedly darker moments...always managing to come up with songs that are
simultaneously intense and surprisingly catchy. You can bet your bottom
entry hall that we'll all be hearing a lot about this band in the
coming months. Nifty treats include "Broken Hands," "Papa's
Got a Brand New Liver," "A Deeper Blue," and "Iceberger."
(Rating: 5)
Brother
Kite - Waiting for the Time to be Right
(CD, Clairecords, Pop)
We've grown to love the eclectic Clairecords label over the years...and
Brother Kite is one of the reasons why. The band's spacious, heady,
cerebral pop music is thoroughly engaging and upbeat. Waiting for the
Time to be Right is another excellent addition to the group's catalog.
Featuring twelve wonderfully inviting tracks, the album's tunes are smart,
thoughtful, and insightful. All five members of this band sing...which results
in some marvelously challenging vocal harmony work that is reminiscent of
1960s bands like The Beach Boys. When you consider the fact that
the public happily supports the shittiest artists in the world...it seems
tragic that credible real bands like Brother Kite seem to be overlooked.
No matter. Based on the sounds we're hearing here...these folks obviously
have music in their hearts. The inherent sincerity is amazing. Fantastic
stuff. Recommended. (Rating: 5++)
Chinch
Bugs - Unglued (CD, MPLS Ltd.,
Pop)
Chinch Bugs tunes already reminded us slightly of Badfinger
but we realized it was more than just a coincidence when we noticed that
Joey Molland makes a guest appearance on this album (also making
a guest appearance is Brian Tighe of babysue favorite The
Hang Ups). The four folks in this band (Louise Sherman, Jimmy
Sexton, Lila Karash, Jenny Loupe) have an extremely unpretentious
sound and image...coming across as normal folks who just happen to have
a knack for writing and recording remarkably uplifting pop. The tunes on
Unglued sound similar to some of the best underground guitar/keyboard
pop bands from the 1980s. Not a lot more to be said here...except that in
a world full of phony artists...this band's music is truly refreshing.
Nifty offerings include "Anna Lee," "Don't Touch the Rock
Star," "Revenge of the Clone," and "Monday Afternoon."
(Rating: 5+)
Citizens
Here and Abroad - Waving, Not Drowning
(CD, Turn, Progressive
pop)
Cool complex heady progressive pop with a difference. So many boy/girl bands
write and record overtly cute and cuddly pop...but not these folks. Trying
to come up with comparisons and possible influences for Citizens Here
and Abroad is a difficult task. These folks combine elements from catchy
pop music with heady progressive arrangements to create an intriguing whirlwind
of ideas and sound. In trying to describe Waving, Not Drowning, the
only other band that even remotely comes to mind is The Rum Diary
(another band whose music is difficult to describe). Citizens Here and Abroad
is Chris Groves, Daniel Lowrie, Adrienne Robillard,
and Chris Wetherell. These four folks are extraordinarily competent
on their instruments...and their music comes across sounding completely
fresh and unique. Complex without being difficult, Drowning is a
cool dive into the world of credible modern progressive pop. (Rating: 5++)
Your music
Is crummy
And so are
You.(Rating: 1)
Desperate old ladies
Chasing desperate old men
Who kick them
In the heads
Over and over
Again.(Rating: 1)
Duke
Fame - Too Proud To Practice (CD, Geeves,
Pop)
Whereas the last album from Atlanta's Duke Fame reminded us of early
David Bowie...Too Proud To Practice has much more in common with
1990s guitar bands like The Young Fresh Fellows. This band has come
a long way in terms of sound and style since their last release...the sound
quality has improved and the tunes are more focused. Songs are the real
meat of this band...and songs are what make them stand out from the pack.
Many of the tracks on Practice sound strangely familiar...giving
the listener a decided feeling of deja vu. Rather than try to fit in molds
and genres, these fellows seem to be recording music for the right reason...to
entertain themselves and others. You have to admire bands that stick to
their guns and play music for pure enjoyment. This is a cool, upbeat album
full of infectious melodies. Clever cuts include "Proctor, Gamble and
Huff," "Patterns," "Memory Bucket," and "Roller
Joe." Duke Fame is a band that is clearly on the right path. (Rating:
4++++)
Echo Is Your Love - Humansize (CD, Stickfigure,
Progressive pop)
The folks in Finland's Echo Is Your Love are becoming more conventional
over time. The band has apparently toned down some of their oddness in favor
of a more fan-friendly sound. This could be a negative or a positive, depending
on how you look at it. While certainly having the potential to appeal to
a wider audience, Humansize still has enough rouge edges and noise
to make it interesting. What we find interesting is that the band's overall
vibe now sounds something like a modern cross between Blondie and
Yoko Ono. They sound super tight on these recordings...spewing out
some rather complex and heady musical passages. This band has a strangely
hypnotic feel that is counterbalanced by hard, punchy experimental passages.
Intriguing to say the least. Eleven tracks here including "Consider
Yourself No Longer a Part of the Furniture," "Peace Song,"
"Minor Flirt," and "Stories You Feared." (Rating: 4++++)
Empty Cage Quartet - Hello the Damage! (Double CD, pfMENTUM,
Modern jazz)
Empty Cage Quartet is Jason Mears (alto saxophone, clarinet,
wood flutes), Kris Tiner (trumpet, flugelhorn), Paul Kikuchi
(drums, percussion), and Ivan Johnston (contrabass). Though the name
might imply a connection with modern classical artist John Cage,
his influence on these proceedings is fairly slight as these folks are treading
in pure jazz territory. Hello the Damage! is a lengthy double CD
featuring this quartet performing live in Los Angeles, California. The tunes
are spontaneous and based on improvisational communication. What we find
intriguing about this band's approach is how well they are able to incorporate
a great deal of classic jazz into their music. Rather than just ranting
away into noisy oblivion, they create cool grooves that allow their listeners
to enter their world. Accidental and yet with a sense of purpose...these
live tracks are lively, original, and sometimes puzzling. Top picks: "Attack
of the Eye People," "And Who Is Not Small," "Swim Swim
Swim, Eat Eat Eat." (Rating: 5)
Jon Garcia - Jon Garcia (Independently released CD, Progressive pop)
Airy, breezy, complex, well orchestrated progressive pop. Jon Garcia
was previously in the Austin, Texas bands Dialectic and Jarvis
before he opted to move to Portland, Oregon to begin his solo career. Perhaps
his previous musical experience explains the extraordinarily mature and
complex arrangements on Jon Garcia. This lengthy fourteen track album
clocks in at over 60 minutes...and it's a real roller coaster ride of sounds
and styles. In some ways, Garcia's music sounds something like a cross between
Eric Carmen and Bill Nelson...but not really. Instead of going
for one sound, Jon delves into a wild variety of sources and influences...coming
up with his own sound in the process. Some of the arrangements on this album
are just lovely. The use of violin, harp, and cello works beautifully with
the style of music Garcia composes. This well thought out album features
a wealth of smart tracks...with our favorites being "Sweet Misery,"
"Saturday Morning," "Dizzy Star," and "One Night
Stand With Myself." (Rating: 4++++)
Gitogito
Hustler - Love & Roll (CD, Gearhead, Pop/rock)
Gitogito Hustler was voted best rock and roll band of 2005 by the
Chattanooga Pulse plus they're on the Gearhead label...so you can
be doubly sure that they've gotta be good. Though they're probably
tired of the comparison, the four Japanese ladies in this band play rock
music that is reminiscent of the legendary Shonen Knife. This short
album finds Yago (vocals, guitar), Mitsuko (guitar), Tae
(bass), and Fusa (drums) playing upbeat fuzzy pop with infectious
melodies and driving rhythms. These girls can really play and their positive
energy is instantly infectious. Sure, it's all been done before...but in
the world of music intent is everything. And the intent that is inherent
in tracks like "Love & Roll," "Maybe Love," "Puzzle,"
and "Rapo Rapo" is sure to appeal to fans of real rock
and roll. Lots of great fun here. (Rating: 5+)
Goodbye hills,
Goodbye farm.
Goodbye lawnmowers,
Goodbye harm.(Rating: 1)
Hinkley - Estate Sale (CD, Carbon,
Pop)
Hinkley is an underground band based in Rochester, New York. The
band's music is decidedly soft, progressive, accessible...and mature. Instead
of sounding like young upstarts intent on pushing the boundaries of sound
and music, these fellows seem to just let their music flow from their combined
consciousness...letting whatever may happen...happen. Estate Sale
was produced by Adam Lasus who has worked with various bands including
Yo La Tengo, Juliana Hatfield, and Lilys. Some might
lump Hinkley in the Americana ballground...but that would be a bit of a
miscategorization. The songs on this album are actually pure pop...played
with proper, thoughtful restraint. The band's guitars sound great...and
the vocals have a wonderful unrehearsed quality that is most appealing.
This is an album that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. Thoughtful
tracks include "Hanging Tree," "Party on the Sun," "Farewell
to Sadness," and "Horse of the Wood." Intriguing and thoroughly
genuine. (Rating: 5+)
Hunger
Anthem - Hunger Anthem (CD-R, Broken
Brain, Pop/rock)
Hunger Anthem is the one man band consisting of a guy named Brendan
who lives in Buffalo, New York. Unlike your average home recording artist,
Brendan plays real drums and builds his tunes around thick, fuzzy guitars.
The overall tone of this album reminds us very much of some of Bob Mould's
tunes from the 1980s. Brendan doesn't bury his tunes in complicated arrangements...instead
allowing his listeners to focus on the hooks and soaring vocal melodies.
In a world full of self-produced CD-Rs that just don't cut it...Hunger Anthem
stands out as a credible and rather nifty collection of excellent tracks.
Our initial favorites are "Chalk Outline," "Mantle Matches,"
"Ten to Zero," and "Four Walls." Really quite neat.
(Rating: 4+++++)
What was really inside
JonBenet's underwear?(Rating: 1)
Kid
Congo and the Pink Monkey Birds - Philosophy
and Underwear (CD, New
York Night Train, Pop)
Kid Congo Powers has certainly made a name for himself over the years.
His is probably best known as a former member of the bands The Gun Club
and The Cramps, although he has also played with (and has been associated
with) a wealth of other important musical legends along the way. These days
Mr. Powers is dividing his time between his latest projects Pink Monkey
Birds and Kid & Khan. The humorously titled Philosophy
and Underwear features a wealth of well-produced alternative pop/rock
that is infused with intelligence and style. Kid Congo rarely uses traditional
formulas in his music...instead opting to use instruments more like paint.
His vocals are unusual and spontaneous. Despite the fact that there are
hundreds of possible influences in these tunes...it is difficult to come
up with obvious comparisons. This is an adventurous album that should appeal
to fans of Frank Zappa, Captain Beefheart, and Leonard
Cohen. Captivating cuts include "The History of French Cuisine,"
"Richard Three," "House of Cards," and "The Last
Word." (Rating: 5+)
Sonja
Kristina - Sonja Kristina (CD, Market Square, Pop)
Sonja Kristina is one of the most enchanting female artists in music.
After several decades of making music, the former Curved Air vocalist
continues to be a vital force (nowadays with her latest project Mask).
Now available for the first time on CD, Sonja Kristina was recorded
in 1980 by Nigel Gray (who recorded the first three albums by The
Police). This album was recorded during a period which must have been
difficult for Sonja. Curved Air had pretty much run its course and she was
probably trying to determine which way to go next. Judging by the sound
of these tunes, Kristina was apparently trying to come up with songs with
more commercial appeal. As such, this album isn't quite as artistically
appealing as many of her other albums (plus some of the keyboard work sounds
quite dated). The vocals are outstanding (as always)...but some of the tunes
sound rather calculated. Still, there are some gems here ("Colder Than
A Rose in Snow," "We're Only Human") that make this disc
worthwhile. Personally, we prefer Sonja's current endeavors to her earlier
solo recordings... (Rating: 4+++)
Grand Mal - Love is the Best Con in Town (CD, New
York Night Train, Pop)
Largely ignored by most music fans at the peak of their popularity, St.
Johnny was one of the all-time great guitar bands of the 1990s. The
band's cerebral harsh loud guitar pop was intense and thoroughly unique.
Sadly, after recording some rather stunning albums, the band called it quits.
Thankfully nowadays bandleader Bill Whitten continues to write and
record fantastic pop tunes under the name Grand Mal. Though the band
has had its share of ups and downs, Bill continues to tread through frustrating
obstacles and allow his imagination to clear his path to the future. Though
his overall sound and style have softened over the years, Whitten's trademark
loose, fluid vocals and his ability to compose top notch songs remain thoroughly
intact. Love is the Best Con in Town probably won't be a commercial
success...the tunes are too genuine and original for that. From a credibility
point of view, however, the album is certainly an artistic success. One
of the great singers and songwriters of the past couple of decades continues
to prove his worth in the world of music. Beautiful, poignant tracks include
"Cold as the Stars," "People Change (Maybe They Don't),"
"C'mon," and "Down at the Country Club." Recommended.
(Rating: 5+++)
Robin Guthrie - Everlasting (CD EP, Darla,
Instrumental)
This EP follows on the heels of Robin Guthrie's last full-length
release Continental...and provides music from the same general terrain.
Everlasting features four swirling, heady, epic instrumentals that
will evoke distinct moods in the minds of listeners. Though most folks know
Guthrie for his work as producer and guitarist with The Cocteau Twins,
he is quickly making a name for himself with his solo career by releasing
innovative and engaging modern mood music. This is a short disc, clocking
in at just over 17 minutes...but Guthrie makes good use of this short amount
of time, providing soothing and slightly surreal audio landscapes. Four
cuts: "Bordertown," "A Sigh Across the Ocean," "Fountain,"
"Everlasting." Beautiful stuff. (Rating: 5+)
Heller Mason - Minimalist & Anchored (CD, Silber,
Soft pop)
Heller Mason is more mainstream than most artists on North Carolina's
esoteric Silber label. Rather than presenting atmospheric sound or eerie
progressive rock, this band plays surprisingly smooth and accessible soft
Americana pop. The group is centered around the songwriting skills of Todd
Vandenberg...a young man with a soft soothing voice and a real flair
for writing meaningful lyrics. The tunes on Minimalist & Anchored
are subdued and subtle...and yet there is an odd strength present in the
delivery of these compositions. This is the sort of album that was obviously
created out of a love of music rather than a desire for commercial success.
Vandenberg is certainly on the right track here. These soothing pensive
tracks get better the more you hear them. Intriguing cuts include "After
All is Said and Done, More Was Said Than Done," "I Hate Drama
and You're Being Dramatic," and "So, This is How it Ends?"
(Rating: 5)
Hezekiah Jones - Hezekiah Says You're A-Ok (CD, Yer
Bird, Soft pop)
The press release that accompanied this CD made some rather substantial
claims so we approached this album with hesitation and some reservations.
After all, so many music companies, individuals, and bands include so many
fabrications in their press kits that you eventually begin to question almost
everything that you read. The one sheeter that accompanied this CD did the
trick (the label's drawing of a baby crawling onto the back of a large
bird also helped)...making us pay attention to this album. Hezekiah
Jones is driven by the songwriting talents of Raphael Cutrufello
who some folks may already know for his work in the band StillWillis.
Hezekiah Says You're A-Ok is a collection of eleven tracks that revolve
around an acoustic guitar. Some of the tunes are rather straightforward
and familiar sounding...while others are slightly peculiar and puzzling.
Raphael comes up with some truly credible tunes on this short album (just
over 30 minutes in length). The one thing that would have made this disc
even more appealing would have been more variety in terms of overall sound
and style. But considering the entertainment value here, that is a minor
point. Cool reflective cuts include "Agnes of the World," "Circumstance,"
and "Which Side Are We On?" (Rating: 4++++)
Last
Conservative - Pretty New Things (Advance
CD, Good Charamel,
Hard pop)
Nice melodic hard pop played with unusual vigor and robust style. The guys
in this Buffalo, New York quartet play hard pop/rock that emphasizes catchy
melodies and heartfelt lyrics. A lot of folks will probably lump them into
the retro-1980s arena...which would be unfair, because this band's music
is actually rather timeless and classic. Pretty New Things features
eleven surprisingly commercial tracks. These guys are playing it smart by
presenting tunes that are accessible and user-friendly...and yet still retain
artistic credibility. The fellows in Last Conservative seem comfortable
presenting pure feelgood music...and on this album that exuberance comes
through loud and clear. Smooth, slick pop tracks like "Distraction,"
"King of Failure," "Little Flame," and "Learning
to Stand" make this album an instantly entertaining experience. (Rating:
4+++)
Ron and Russell
In our dreams
'Til the end.We talk just like them
We are told by
A friend.(Rating: 1)
Mosquitos - III (CD, Bar/None,
Pop)
Mosquitos have been a favorite among critics since they began. The
band's soft, soothing, bossa nova influenced pop is hypnotic and ultimately
fulfilling. As the band progresses in their career...they seem to become
even more focused and compelling. III is an intriguing collection
of soft pop that is infused with all kinds of subtle technological tricks.
The album begins with the brief, wonderfully Yoko Ono-esque "Moonshine"
which quickly evaporates as a lead-in to the dreamy and pensive "UFO."
III is a wonderfully light and entertaining spin. We honestly haven't
heard soft pop this good since Ivy began in the 1990s. Without a
doubt, Juju Stulbach has one of the best smooth voices in music today.
The folks in Mosquitos aren't trying to break any new ground or to be overly
artsy and clever. Rather, the folks in this band write simple, good tunes
and then present them in the most direct manner possible. This refreshing
collection of fifteen tunes should appeal to most music fans whether they
be young or old. Killer cuts include "Ele," "Reason To Live,"
"Love Like You," "Looked Away," and "We Flew Away."
Excellent from start to finish. Highly recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
That is not
Far out.
It is
Near in.(Rating: 1)
They are looking
At our office suite
As if it were
A piece of meat.It is a goddamn
Piece of meat.Get us the hell
Out of this
Goddamn place.(Rating: 1)
OMR
- Superheroes Crash (French import CD, Uncivilized
World, Pop)
When you're being constantly bombarded with music every day of the year
it can be overwhelming and, at times, quite confusing. Instead of making
sense of many artists and their music...the barage almost becomes blinding
and you forget what music is supposed to be in the first place...entertainment.
On the first spin or two, French duo OMR didn't make much of an impression
on us. We hear so many progressive pop bands that at times they all tend
to blur into one another. Thankfully we weren't in a rush the day we began
absorbing the tunes on Superheroes Crash and we were able to spin
the disc several times before writing this review. After about ten spins,
we can honestly say that these folks create stunning, absorbing, dreamy,
inventive soft pop music that really sticks in the mind. OMR is Virginie
Krupa and Alexandre Brovelli. Together the two write and record
compelling pop music that features some rather amazingly articulate arrangements.
Krupa's soft soothing voice provides the perfect centerpoint for these tracks.
The best part about this music...is that it provides a real mental escape
for the listener. If you're looking for something to take your mind off
the dull oddness of everyday crazyness...you're likely to find a safe escape
here. Cool reflective cuts include "Captive in the Height of Summer,"
"Immobilized," "Ten Minutes to Six," and "To the
Train." Excellent material. Recommended. (Rating: 5++)
One
Ring Zero - Wake Them Up (CD, Barbes, Pop)
One Ring Zero is the duo consisting of Joshua Camp and Michael
Hearst. The two write and record music that sounds something like a
cross between Brian Eno's early pop music from the 1970s and bands
from the Athens, Georgia underground scene in the 1990s. Camp and Hearst
utilize a wide assortment of instruments to achieve their sound...incorporating
such devices as accordion, banjo, claviola, theramin, melodica, and more.
You'd think...considering the assortment of instruments used...that the
overall sound of this album would be thick and complex. But instead, the
tunes have a nice open feel...very inviting and genuine. Thus, instead of
doing a lot with a little...these fellow are doing a little with a lot.
Nifty vocals and intriguing lyrics complete the picture...making Wake
Them Up a refreshing and interesting collection of modern pop ditties.
(Rating: 4+++++)
Pere Ubu
- Why I Hate Women (CD, Smog
Veil, Progressive pop/rock)
What can be said about this band that hasn't been said before...? They're
still doing what they started out doing...and by now folks who have been
exposed to their music either love 'em or hate 'em. There
are few fence sitters in the peculiar musical world of Pere Ubu.
Why I Hate Women is the band's first new album in four years. What
probably draws people into this band...and what probably also scares many
away...is David Thomas. This man has a really strange voice that
is peculiar and remarkably accidental. This album has a great deal in common
with previous Pere Ubu albums...plus it also displays a great many elements
that were present on some of the better progressive rock albums from the
1980s. Whether you like the band or not, you have to admit that these folks
are really focused and have refined their craft to a pure art form. Strange
compositions include "Two Girls (One Bar)," "Babylonian Warehouses,"
"Mona," and "Synth Farm." Odd, dreamy, and peculiar.
A strange spin for sure... (Rating: 5)
Lee Scratch Perry - Panic In Babylon (Double CD, Narnack,
Reggae/dub)
Nicknamed after the effect ("scratch") he invented way back in
1973, Lee Scratch Perry is now 70 years old (!). How many artists
are still making credible music at such a late stage in life...? Not only
is Perry's music still credible...but it remains fresh and entertaining
as well. This double CD presents the original album (Panic In Babylon)
that was originally released in Switzerland plus a bonus CD featuring three
remixes. Perry has a refreshingly peculiar voice. At times he almost sounds
like a teenager when he sings. This is a slick album and yet...it never
comes across sounding contrived or calculated. These dub/reggae tracks are
totally sincere and obviously vital. We can't help but love the lyrics to
tracks like "Rastafari," "Pussy Man," "I Am A Psychiatrist,"
and "Baby Krishna." Funny and occasionally obtuse, Perry remains
one of the most intriguing reggae/dub artists on the planet. (Rating: 5+)
The Places - Songs for Creeps (CD, High
Plains Sigh, Progressive pop)
Though she's been recording for some time now, Songs for Creeps serves
as our first introduction to the music of The Places' Amy Annelle.
This is Amy's sixth album...and it is a truly compelling and unusual collection
of recordings. She played most everything on the tracks and released it
on her own High Plains Sigh label. Unlike many underground artists who seem
intent on making unusual noise and passing off junk as songs...Amy writes
mature, thoughtful, extremely intelligent songs that are surprisingly slick
and accessible. But rather than sounding like commercial slop, her songs
are well-produced, imaginative interpretations of her inner thoughts. A
total artistic success, Songs for Creeps is an astounding collection
of top-notch modern moody pop. Killer tracks include "Blessed Speed,"
"Gold to Green," "I'm A-Gone Down to the Green Fields,"
and "Worse and Wise." Extremely classy music. This young lady
is bound to be a major contender in the years ahead. Highly recommended.
(Rating: 5+++)
Port
City Music - Port City Music (CD-R,
Obtuse pop)
Reviewing this band might present a conflict of interest. As such, our policies
prevent us from giving an opinion here. So rather than read our blabbering
about this and that and whatever...visit the link (above) and see what you
think... (Not Rated)
Another trite
Descriptive term
That doesn't mean
Anything.(Rating: 1)
Power to
The people who
Don't have any
Power.(Rating: 1)
The
Receiver - Decades (CD, Stunning Models on Display,
Progressive pop)
We hate to compare this band to Sufjan Stevens because...well, because
we tend to compare so many new underground male pop artists with
Mr. Stevens. But even though the overall sound is quite different, the general
idea of The Receiver is indeed rather similar to the aforementioned
up-and-coming pop superstar. This band is the duo consisting of Casey
Cooper and his brother Jesse Cooper. The band is a spin off of
a recording Casey did for his college thesis at Ohio State University. This
is an impressive collection of compositions, especially when you consider
the fact that this is the brothers' first album. These soft, spacious tunes
are intelligent without being superficial and inventive without being obviously
different. Casey uses thoughtful, appropriate arrangements to caress his
vocals...often using intriguing effects that give the tracks a friendly
warmth. The main strength...as well as the biggest drawback...to The Receiver
is probably the intelligence that is inherent in the music. It's a strength
because the music is fascinating and pulls the listener in...but it's a
drawback as well because the music requires more effort than most listeners
are probably willing to give. Our own particular feeling about this album...is
that it is cerebral, absorbing, and totally effective. We rarely hear debuts
this good. As such, we can easily recommend this CD without reservation.
(Rating: 5++)
Rube Waddell - Greatest Hits (Independently released CD, Pop)
These guys have been working really hard at what they do since 1996. Thus,
they now have the well-earned respect of a large number of folks in the
San Francisco area and beyond. Rube Waddell is Captain Feedback,
Reverend Wupass, Mahatma Boom Boom, and Max A. Million...four
guys who play accidental music that is created using a variety of instruments...and
presented with wonderfully honest style and integrity. Greatest Hits
features a whopping seventeen new tracks...all played with an appropriate
disregard for the rules of music. In a world so full of phony music...you
have to admire the folks who do it their own way, no matter what the consequences.
The guys in Rube Waddell succeed in their main objective...to provide good,
solid entertainment. Nifty tracks include "Tamale Lady," "Random
People," "Yolanda," and "Redemption." (Rating:
5)
Shut-Ups - The Stud Album (CD, Fraudulent, Pop)
It sometimes seems as if we compare every pure pop band to Ben Folds.
It really is amazing how many bands have followed in Ben's footsteps. Though
he graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 2006, Shut-Ups
main man Don Condescending opted to drop law in favor of a music
career in Atlanta, Georgia. The Stud Album plays like a string of
oughta-be hits. Condescending has a sense of humor and he's obviously not
opposed to writing commercially friendly tunes. But despite the overt accessibility,
this album is surprisingly credible and real. Funny lyrics and catchy melody
lines make this album a super pleasing spin. Pure feelgood pop tracks include
"Other Bands" (great lyrics here), "I'm Pretending to be
a Robot," "The Contradiction," and "One Flesh."
Uplifting and entertaining. (Rating: 4++++)
Sigur Ros - Saeglopur (CD + DVD, Filter
US Recordings, Progressive)
It can be difficult at times to allow yourself to appreciate and enjoy ultrahip
bands...but it can be even more difficult to try to force yourself
not to enjoy something when you do. Such is our dilemma with Sigur
Ros. Although the band has become way too hip for comfort...their music
remains provocative, engaging, and unique (plus we really appreciate the
fact that the band apparently refuses to put their name on the obvious places
on their CD covers). Saeglopur includes a CD featuring three new
tracks plus a DVD...all housed in an appropriately impressionistic digipak
sleeve. It's a slick, beautiful package to be sure...but the music remains
the real focus of this band's energies. Cerebral, lush, and peculiar...Sigur
Ros music continues to be unique and different. The band's sound is spacious
and modern...yet it is also extraordinarily human and effective. So...while
we'd like to distance ourselves from all the hipsters who glop praise upon
this band...out of good consciousness we have to agree with the pack this
time around. This is another fantastic release from an incredible band.
(Rating: 5+++)
Soulwax
- Nite Versions (CD, Modular,
Electronic/dance)
It's a shame that we don't receive as much dance music as we did in the
1990s...because when it is done right, it can be rather goddamn entertaining.
The folks in Soulwax sure manage to come up with some frustratingly
infectious dance tracks here. The band uses very simple and familiar ideas
and formulas...but they wrap 'em around beats and bass lines that are so
pure and infectious that you just can't help but move to the music. Nite
Versions features instrumentals and tracks with words (some of which
are extremely poignant and funny)...but no matter what the upper layers
are made of, those driving beats continually push the music forward. The
more we spin this CD...the better it sounds. This is modern minimalist electronic
dance music done right. Killer cuts include "Teachers," "E-Talking,"
"Slowdance," and "Another Excuse." Great stuff, and
rather bizarre at times. (Rating: 5+)
Sprites - Modern Gameplay (CD, Darla,
Pop)
Sprites is the husband and wife team consisting of Jason Korzen
(formerly of Barcelona) and Amy Korzen. Jason and Amy are
apparently heavily influenced by music from the late 1970s and early 1980s...and
Sprites is their way of paying homage to their heros from this time period.
When you consider this fact, it may be surprising how current the tunes
on Modern Gameplay sound. Instead of retroactive pop music, these
songs seem to have more in common with underground pop bands in Athens,
Georgia. Jason writes smooth, instantly hummable pop ditties that are easy
on the ears and mind. Instead of pushing boundaries and challenging listeners,
he and Amy just seem to be having a good time creating good old fashioned
pop with a modern slant. This album features seventeen succinct pop tunes
including "George Romero," "Shirley Beans," "The
Most Dangerous Thing in the World," and "Ambient Industrial Dronescape."
(Rating: 4++++)
Superhopper - Party Killers (CD, Guilt
Ridden Pop, Rock)
We've been big fans of Superhopper ever since we were first introduced
to their music. When this band is on...they are really on. Party
Killers contain some pure moments of brilliance...but there are also
some throwaway tunes tossed in the basket. The strongest tracks on this
album are "Kermit Hates Music," "Friends," and "Eye
of the Tiger Applies to Everything." These tracks are best because
they present the band doing what they do best...simply pulling out the stops
and playing great rock music. The other tracks fall a bit short of what
this band is capable of producing. This could be a case where too much thought
went into writing the tunes for this short album (the disc is well under
30 minutes in length). We're still convinced that when they're on, Superhopper
is an amazing band. If they can focus their energy a bit...these guys could
end up being one of the greatest bands of the twenty-first century. (Rating:
4+++)
Teitur
- Stay Under the Stars (Advance CD, Equator Music, Soft pop)
Beautiful music articulately recorded with precise attention to detail.
Teitur writes and records surprisingly commercial sounding soft pop...yet
at least at this point, he remains an underground artist. His tunes are
centered around a gently strummed acoustic guitar...and they feature poignant,
genuine lyrics and superbly effective vocals. The tracks on Stay Under
the Stars have a breezy, floating quality...very smart yet subtle and
relaxing soft pop. Teitur's music has a nice organic quality and could,
if marketed right, appeal to millions and millions of music fans. This album
recalls a variety of classic artists including Bob Dylan, Peter
Gabriel, and Roy Harper. This man is bound to be a success in
a very short amount of time. His music commands attention. (Rating: 5)
Now that we are
Tennessee Men...
That's what we always
Should have been.We're having
A party and only
Turds are
Invited.(Rating: 1)
The Tyde
- Three's Co. (CD, Rough
Trade, Pop)
Pure pop fueled with a pure feelgood attitude. Pop lovers are bound to go
nuts over Three's Co. The Tyde write and record pleasant,
hummable, catchy music that is shimmering and bright. The lead track ("Do
It Again Again") has to be one of the most upbeat and instantly hummable
tunes we've heard thus far this year. The guys in The Tyde create music
that harkens back to the mid 1980s when underground guitar pop bands were
all the rage among young adults. Instead of going the artsy route (i.e.,
trying too hard to be original and different)...the guys in this band seem
to let their music take them wherever it should. As a result, the inherent
sincerity of these tunes is real and obvious. These eleven sparsely recorded
pop tunes are heavy on melodies and content...lovingly recorded with attention
to subtle details. Three's Co. sounds great on the first listen...but
gets even better the more you spin it. Cool keepers include "Separate
Cars," "Glassbottom Lights," "County Line," and
"Don't Need a Leash." Slightly coy music with cool threads of
intelligence. (Rating: 5+)
Under
Byen - Samme Stof Som Stof (CD, Paper Bag, Progressive)
It is rare indeed when a band stumps us. Samme Stof Som Stof is an
album that doesn't sound very much like any other we've heard before. Denmank's
Under Byen is a puzzling group of eight musicians who seem to be
approaching music from a very unusual perspective. Almost everything about
the music is unorthodox. The rhythms are strangely simple...the instruments
often processed so that they sound peculiar...and the vocals are spontaneously
free flowing and obtuse. This twelve track album is an amazing spin...perhaps
even more so after several focused listens. The music has multiple layers...yet
although there's a lot going on, the overall sound is quite sparse and simple.
At times these tracks recall some of the more obtuse British progressive
bands from the 1970s...while at other times they seem to reflect this band's
penchant for creating their own niche in the world of music. Truly strange
and ultimately hypnotic...Samme Stof Som Stof is an instant favorite
here in the babysue campground... (Rating: 5+++)
We are told
From the start
That we are
Unique.The unique lie
Is uniquely
A lie.(Rating: 1)
Unwed
Sailor - The White Ox (CD, Burnt Toast Vinyl, Mainly instrumental)
Unwed Sailor has become a favorite among critics and fans of the
true musical underground in America. The band is the project spearheaded
by Johnathon Ford. The White Ox picks up where previous Unwed
Sailor releases left off...presenting six beautifully articulate instrumentals.
These pieces spin like modern mood pieces but they were recorded with such
precise attention to detail...that they would probably best be described
as modern classical compositions. The tracks are colored by a variety of
odd instrumentation...sometimes sounds take over as the songs become more
like abstract paintings. Obtuse and mentally challenging, the music of Unwed
Sailor is an acquired taste. But once you have acquired the taste...you'll
always want more. Once again, highly recommended. (Rating: 5++)
Not only do we not know
Where we will be tomorrow
We have absolutely
No idea of where we are
Today.(Rating: 1)
Denison
Witmer - Safe Away + Are You A Sleeper EP
(Advance CD-R, The Militia
Group, Folk/pop)
Denison Witmer is a rarity in the world of music. His music seems
to appeal to just about everyone. Pop fanatics, punks, underground artists,
old people, young people, and experimental musicians all seem to love this
man's sincere soft folky pop. Safe Away was never officially released,
thus the folks at The Militia Group have made the wise decision to make
the album available to everyone. It's easy to see why Denison became a favorite
among so many folks in such a short amount of time. Using nothing but the
bare essentials, this man says tons more than other artists who use just
about everything at their disposal to get their point across. Safe Away
is a remarkable album...particularly when you consider the fact that it
was never made for money nor meant for a mass market. Also included in this
set is a bonus EP of new and live material. Rarely do new artists come along
who make such a deep and lasting impression. Denison Witmer's music will
be with us for decades to come. Highly recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
Working For A Nuclear Free
City - Working For A Nuclear Free City (CD,
Melodic, Progressive pop/rock)
Blurry hazy obtuse experimental progressive pop from Great Britain's Working
For A Nuclear Free City. The tunes on this self-titled album might best
be described more simply as...art rock. The folks in this band apparently
have little or no desire for big commercial success. The fourteen tracks
on this album are strangely subtle and peppered with plenty of experimental
tidbits. We find it particularly appealing that the band uses a real rhythm
section (i.e., real drums and bass) and yet still manages to throw in a
good deal of heady electronics to spice up the mix. You won't find any cute,
catchy tunes here...this music is a dreamy mix of hypnotics and cool beats.
Try as we may, we can't come up with any obvious references or influences
here...although some tracks do occasionally bring to mind The Flaming
Lips. These folks seem to be treading in their own unique musical terrain.
All the tracks are intriguing...but of particular significance are "The
224th Day," "Pixelated Birds," "Innocence," "Home,"
and "The Tree." Neat stuff. (Rating: 5+)
12Twelve - L'univers
7000 Dying Rats - Forced boat
Ahab Rex - Blood on blonde
Akron/Family - Meek warrior
Alex Is On Fire - Crisis
Amercan Watercolor Movement - It takes fifteen to tango in my book, what
book do you read?
An Epic at Best - There will be rain
Annuals - Be he me
Applicators - My weapon
G.T. Arpe - Doused fires #2
A Shoreline Dream - Avoiding the consequences
As Tall As Lions - As Tall As Lions
AutoVaughn - Space
Avett Brothers - The gleam
Ronnie Baker - Ronnie Baker
Barenaked Ladies - All new revue: live at the glenn gould theatre May 19,
2006
Bargain Music - American born
Beach House - Beach House
Bears - Bears
Kevin Bilchik - Paper money
Black Happy Day - In the garden of ghostflowers
Black Helicopter - Invisible jet
Blackhiv - Any way she wants it
James Blunt - Chasing time: the bedlam sessions
Bodisartha - Find yourself getting lost
Born Again Floozies - With novelties, addenda, and ephemera
Paul Brill - Harpooner
Brothermandude - Brothermandude
Carl Henry Brueggen - Let's talk about hi-fi
Canada - This cursed house
Carbon Leaf - Love, loss, hope, repeaet
Barton Carroll - Love and war
Mark Chesnutt - Heard it in a love song
Clean Prophets - Praise is poison
Davison/Coleman - Forward motion
Colour Revolt - Colour Revolt
Comfies - Close to me
Company Jones - Disconnected
Copyrights - Mutiny pop
Carmine Coral - This morning
Crime in Choir - Trumpery Metier
Cougar - Law
Dark Meat - Universal indians
Delicate Noise - Diversion
Gerina de Marco - Gerina
Destination Oblivion - Larvae
Die Hunns - You rot me
Dirty Novels - Stealing kisses
Dirty Projectors - New attitude
DoF - Sun, strength, and shield
Beth Donnelly and Douglas Feller - That's amore
Drowning Dolphins - Another nail through the coffin of rock
Matt Duke - Winter child
Echo Helstrom - The veil
El Presidente - El Presidente
Exit Clov - Respond respond
Feathers - Synchromy
Feces Tarpe - Loused liars
Fedchenka - Mary and other assorted lovesongs
Forward, Russia! - Give me a wall
Friendly Start - Housed highers L.P. #1
Funky Nashville - Hitch a ride
Gargoyles - #1
Giant Squid - Metridium fields
Goodbye Kiss - EP
Gosling - Here is...
Gravehaven - Perceptions for the colorblind
Adam Green - Jacket full of danger
Grey Does Matter - Your job will kill you
Earl Greyhound - Soft targets
Griddle - Klimty favela
Heartstring Band - Aurora songs vol. I
Hello Goodbye - Zombies! aliens! vampires! dinosaurs!
Hem - Funnel cloud
Hopewood - Hopewood
Horrors - EP
Hot Mute - Hot Mute
Hot Young Priest - Fiendish freaky love
Hundred Year Storm - Hellow from the children of planet earth
Idiosyncratic Routine - I was a hidden treasure and i longed to be known
Ilad - The spoon
Insurgence - Lost b/w Ghost town / Friday nite
IQ - Roll call
I Would Set Myself On Fire For You - Believes in patterns
Jim Jacobi - In strip mall land
JMK - JMK
Michael Johnathon - Evening song
Juliet Dagger - Saturday morning and sooper video singles
Jeff Kaiser / Tom McNalley - Zugzwang
Lakes - Photographs EP
La Rocca - The truth
Last Temptation of the Low Frequency in Stereo - Vol. 1
Latterman - We are still alive
Jeffrey and Jack Lewis - City and eastern songs
Love - Songs for the record
Lovely Sparrows - Pulling up floors, pouring on (new) paint
Maps of Norway - Sister stations
Meeting Places - Numbered days
Memory Band - Apron strings
Miami Vice - Original motion picture soundtrack
Minor Leagues - The pestilence is coming
Minutes Too Far - Let it roll
Miracles of God II - Hennesy/shake that ass/torture b/w locke ward/rape
city/you're evil
Missy Part - Moused ires
Modern Day Saint - ...And tomorrow we will have nothing
Monsieur Leroc - I'm not young but i need the money
Motion Picture Demise - ip boom hah
Kristin Mueller - Ports of call
Muse - Black holes and revelations
Needle - Songs your mother neer sang you
Neosonic - Fast forward
Nevada - The sunlight and the sound
New Sound of Numbers - Liberty seeds
Mike Nicholai - God fatigue in the post atom age
Nire - My father's record player
Joan Osborne - Pretty little stranger
Carey Ott - Lucid dream
Ouija Radio - Oh no...yes! yes!
Palodine - Desolate son
N.E. Parte - Joused squires
Sandra Piller - A long time coming
Plumerai - Res cogitans
Patrick Porter - Die wandaland LP
PPR - Diarrhea
Primal Scream - Riot city blues
Purrs - Purrs
Quitter - Quitter
Rails - Life's a lonely ride
Redstart - So far from over
Reel Big Fish - Our live album is better than your live album
Chad Rex and the Victorstands - Gravity works fire burns
Rhapsody of Fire - Triumph or agony
RIFU - Bombs for food, mines for freedom
David Rovics - Halliburton boardroom massacre
Royal Army Recording Co. - Mary, your ghost is showing
Sadies - Talkes of the rat fink: original soundtrack
Emmanuel Santarromana - Fab4Ever
Rich Schroder - Your kind words
Shedding - What god doesn't bless, you won't love; what you don't love,
the child won't know
Shimmers - The way you shine
Skittish - Tragedy of the commons
Slats - Boom patrol
Sojorn - When the lights go down
Scott Solter - Canonic: scott solter plays pattern is movement
Tobin Sprout - Songs from the movie Fortunes
Stationary Odyssey - Head! foot! and the pink axe
Strange - Strange
Strangefire - Shazbot munkie
Subliminal Laceration - Ladera verdi
Sugarfist - Media date rape
Terry Sullivan - THEErthMoovsaroundTHESun
Summer Hymns - Backward masks
Sun - Gone
Tall Hands - Tall Hands
Ten Seconds To Go - And y ou thought we were dead
Thumbtack Smoothie - Fall back
Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players - Off and on broadway
Transit War - Miss your face
Trentalange - Photo album of complex relationships
Trolleyvox - The karaoke meltdowns
Turn Off the Stars - Turn Off the Stars
Variant Cause - Excavating variant cause 1980s pacific northwest volume
1
Various artists - The rebel sounds of frisco disco
Various artists - Go-Kart vs. the corporate giant 4
Village of Dead Roads - Dwelling in doubt
Vollmar - Okay
Diane Ward - Wonderlight
Whitey - The light at the end of the tunnel is a train
Withdrawal - The perfectionist blacklist
Wonderland - Number one
Wovenhand - Mosaic
Youngblood Brass Band - Is that a riot?
Lori Zan - Ancient girl EP
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