Artist name: Tv on the Radio Album name: Dead Science Label: 4AD/Interscope Gender: Art Rock/Experimental Rock Release date: September 23, 2008 ZMErating: 8/10 Website: www.tvontheradio.com You can easily hate this record from the first listen and I will not be the one to judge you. In comparison to ‘Return to Cookie Mountain’, the band’s previous effort, ‘Dear Science’ is more mainstream, more accessible and even more pop. But don’t hurry up labeling it. Just give…
Yup, summer’s gone and autumn’s in bloom, but that doesn’t mean good records have to disappear once with the sunshine. First up are your favorite Glaswegians, Travis, one of this week’s highlights with their sixth full length studio album, “Ode to J. Smith.” After that we stroll abit from from britpop to more experimental/psychedelic fields with the new Mercury Rev record, “Strange Attractor.” Be careful with this one, though, because I’ve heard people say this…
If any of you were curious to know who made the most money off your backs last year, find out that its none other then your parents’ favorite band, The Police. Yup, like Sting didn’t have enough dope already, it seems the made a whooping 150 million dollars last year, since they reunited and toured the world. Runer-ups include Beyonce, Justin Timberlake or Madonna. There’s no question about it, most of you are probably wondering…
The above …err… caption, is the new covert art for Bloc Party’s third LP, “Intimacy.” However, this new version is for the record’s physical release of October 28th, as the old cover was for the already out digital release. Compare the two, and then let me know which of them seems more prettier. The old serif font on a dull background or two passion lovers engaging in fluid exchange (you can even see the saliva!…
Artist name: Kings of Leon Album name: Only by the Night Label: RCA Gender: Southern Rock/Garage Rock Release date: September 23, 2008 ZMErating: 9/10 Website: www.kingsofleon.com Back in 2003, Kings of Leon emerged as garage rock saviors with their widely appreciated debut, Youth and Young Manhood; a record packed with linear, simple, but catchy as hell songs like “Molly’s Chambers,” “Red Morning Light” or one of my favorites from the band, “California Waiting.” The same…
When I first read something about Josh, there seemed to be nothing impressive; guy plays something between pop and classical music, nothing big there. But I was really wrong. Not only is he among the best singers today, with shows that just dazzle, but he’s also an amazing man, really kind and funny. So let’s enjoy some of his best moments. Take 1 Josh performs a fantastic medley at the Emmy Awards, from The X…
Well as we told you, Metallica leads this year’s group of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following last years inductees, and people are actually placing bets on who is going to win; as you could probably guess, almost all bets are directed towards the metal gods, despite the fact that they haven’t released anything to their full potential in more than 15 years, and their latest album has stirred mixed opinions….
The latest comedy flick that’s been sweeping the box office is a teen romantic epic, called Nick and Noah’s Infinite Playlist. The movie just came out, so neither of us had the chance to see it, but anything involving Michael Cera is sure to rock. Here’s the trailer. Anyway, speaking of infinite playlists, you should check out the soundtrack behind the movie, because it goes beyond epic. Devendra Banhart, Bishop Allen, Band of Horses, We…
If you don’t yet own a copy of Kings of Leon’s latest album, prolly the week’s best album (tied with “Dear Science” from Tv on the Radio) “Only by the Night,’ then you can still listen to it via streaming on the web. So far, I’m really loving the CD. I’ll return with a follow-up on the matter with a review soon. Check out the stream bellow from iheartmusic. Btw, am I the only that…
Back in 1991, Bob Dylan started a series of releases called the Bootleg Series, in which he’d punch out various B-sides, rarities and miscellaneous unreleased material. In October, he’ll release his 8th installment in the series, titled “Tell Tale Signs: Rare And Unreleased 1989-2006,” that comes in both a double and (limited edition) triple album. The three disc version of Tell Tale Signs includes a 150-page book, and some editions include a 7″ vinyl single…
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