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Released April 21 on 4AD
My Maudlin Career is the fourth album from my beloved Scots, Camera Obscura, and let me tell you in a nutshell, it is a gem. There’s something to be said for consistency in this day and age of musical reinvention, and that’s precisely what this album is, consistent. If [...]
Sloan at The Industry Theatre, Sarnia, Ontario, March 14, 2009.
A few months back I was surfing my Facebook, avoiding deadlines and work, when I received a friendly update from my friend, Sloan; the band Sloan that is. You know, that band from Canada I’m always raving about, adore, worship, had my favourite album of 2008, [...]
Ok kids, I really, really tried to set off with a top 10 Best Indie Albums of 2008 list for you to savor and enjoy, but unfortunately, I can only compile a list of my top FIVE INDIE FAVES of 2008. Two of the five I actually reviewed for the site, so you know where [...]
Let It Sway by Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
Released by Polyvinyl Records
Finally, the wait for a new Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin album is over! And the wait was well worth it. SSLYBY cranks out another rock pop golden album full of hooks, pops and kicks. Don’t be afraid to shake and clap [...]
Serotonin by Mystery Jets
Released by Rough Trade Records
Normally when I review an album of a band I’m not familiar I don’t research the band or what other people have to say. I try to keep all bad and good influences out and just base my opinion on what I hear.
And the first impulse was that [...]
I just love the wonderful people whom have been hyping this album up since Arcade Fire’s last release Neon Bible [2007]. I even believed that Arcade Fire would be taking this release to the next level since they had impressed me with each release thus far… that was until I listened to this sub-par hunk of monkey crap of a release this past [...]
American Gong by Quasi
Released by Kill Rock Stars
For most bands, 10 albums over 17 years is an achievement. For Quasi, it is more of a toss off—something to do in between the real gigs. Their 10th album, “American Gong,” has a feel of a band that is sticking around just for the sake of longevity. [...]
Chicago’s Power Poppin and Glam Rockin’ majestic within this four-piece of three girls and a panda has released their latest recording ‘Big Bang’ which is chalk full of vocal harmonies, riffs, and some straight forward rock songs. ‘Big Bang’ is a fun EP for all of you whom like the sounds of Veruca Salt, Heart, [...]
Avi Buffalo self-titled
Released from Subpop Records 4/27/2010
You’ll hear a lot about Avi Buffalo and it seems that a lot of reviews mention their ages – fuck their ages. The quality of Avi Buffalo’s self-titled album has nothing to do with how old or young they are. It’s simply a great album.
Avigdor Zahner-Isenberg leads this band [...]
Say Us by Zeus
Released by Arts & Crafts
On Zeus’ debut album, Say Us, you’ll hear a lot of the familiar: The Band, the Beatles, the Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, the Eagles and any type of 1970s rock. Perhaps it’s the piano-driven songs or the tight harmonies, but the album as a whole sounds like a [...]
Two Thousand and Ten Injuries by Love Is All
Released by Polyvinyl Records
It’s almost summertime and perfect for a new Love is All album. Two Thousand and Ten Injuries will rise to the top of my spring/summer soundtrack with it’s upbeat spunky female leads and punky tweepop giddiness. This album is pure fun. It’s perfect for [...]
