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On Call Heroes – I’m an Adult
It’s 11am on Saturday morning. You have nothing to do today; no classes, no work, no responsibility besides waking up. Oh, and of course, clean your dirty-ass apartment. After your morning piss, you walk out […]
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Liz Labelle – Tanqueray Dreams
There’s no doubt, I love a good pop song. From the excellent power pop stylings of Mike Viola and Adam Schlesinger, to the tightly crafted yet undeniably catchy Backstreet Boys’ “I Want it That Way,” […]
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Toui Manikouth – This Service
It’s time to cast aside all the high-octane, shit-ripping offerings and show you a softer side. A tenderness, if you will. The pensive reflection of a long day/week/month/year/life does not always mix well with music […]
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St. Aria – We Claim This Aria
“This is metal?” I asked myself when I first started to listen to St.Aria‘s, We Claim this Aria. “Ryan, you old sod!” the imaginary British man, said in my mind, “this is what’s called a […]
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Bet Your Life – Give No Quarter
A very good release fell on my lap with Bet Your Life’s Give No Quarter EP. Its sound really reminds me of Boston bands like Dropkick Murphys and Mighty Mighty Bosstones, which I’ve seen tagged with […]
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Port Alice – Dandelion
Port Alice is a self-described alternative indie rock band, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Original members Brandon McDaniel (bass) and Craige Bradley (drums) have played together with various acts since 1998, and formed Port Alice […]
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Foy Vance – Joy of Nothing
Imagine a song with steady driving drumbeat and piano, a constant crescendo as the song progresses, a sweeping chorus, breathtaking strings, and inspiring lyrics. The perfect song for driving down the highway, windows down, music […]
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Strike It – Zoomanity
Are you looking for a soundtrack for destroying the world? Maybe you plan to kill the country. If the only thing that can bolster your aggression is the pounding kicks and fat chugs, Strike It […]
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The Rejecters – Self Titled
The Rejecters have the type of high energy that is tough to be captured on a recording. Live, they’re one of those bands that create a vibe with their sound by implementing rockabilly with punk […]
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MUTANK – M.E.C.H. Metal
Mutank are like a Coffee Crisp bar: they’re crunchy as hell, and without any gooey center. Like Children of Bodom, Slipknot, Pantera, and Judas Priest before them, Mutank thoroughly subscribe to the heavy metal group […]