Lounge is back and with a classier, smokier, sexier vibe spearheaded by King Salamander from Los Angeles, California. With a “drink in hand” King Salamader’s front man, Sterling Musk, describes the album to OC Weekly: “Salamander Lounge plays like a story, from beginning to end,” says King Salamander mastermind and frontman Sterling Musk. “It’s a concept album … Continue reading
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Soundgarden – King Animal – Review
Can you believe it’s been 16 years since Down on the Upside was released? Good God. But it’s like they never left. Soundgarden is one of those bands who’s music is timeless and King Animal continues their legacy. Like they never left. The classic and familiar line-up of Kim Thayil, Chris Cornell, Matt Cameron & … Continue reading
Mothermania – Frank Zappa – Best of Released – Review
All you Frank Zappa fans probably have all The Mothers albums, but if you’re looking to cut your teeth on some early Zappa mayhem and brilliance “Mothermania” has been released as a digital download. The album was recorded between 1966-68 and originally released in March of 1969. The Mothers career spanned from 1964 to 1975 … Continue reading
Top 10 New Music Vinyl Releases – October
We’ll be putting out a monthly post on the top 10 new vinyl releases out there for all you vinyl collectors. Click on the images to hear or buy. The Beatles are releasing their complete, newly remastered vinyl collection. All of their classic records have been beautifully remastered using the most meticulous vinyl mastering processes. … Continue reading
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead – “Lost Songs” – Review
…And You Will Know US By the Trail of Dead have released their 8th studio album, “Lost Songs” on their own label Richter Scale Records. Founding fathers, Conrad Keeley and Jason Reese created an album with a sense of urgency much like earlier albums such as “Madonna” or “The Secret of Elena’s Tomb”, bleeding fingers … Continue reading
Independent Party Rapper Macklemore is a “Cold Ass Honkey”
I had every intention on crushing Macklemore as nothing but another Top 40, lowest common denominator, Flash in the pan, Vanilla Ice wannabee. And then I watched the video. He’s exactly a Top 40, lowest common denominator, Flash in the pan, Vanilla Ice wannabee. But it’s damn funny, done in jest and all with out … Continue reading
TV on the Radio – “Nine Types of Light” – Review
Review: One of those albums that you find really interesting to listen to but is just out of reach of brilliance. This is due to a lack of discernible choruses. Don’t get me wrong…the musicianship is extraordinary and the arrangements are meticulous. A great listen indeed. If you like Built to Spill you’ll really dig … Continue reading
Pinback “Information Retrieved” – Review
Type: indie Description: Pinback has a smooth sound with clean, compressed guitars, excellent harmonies, gated drums form a complex sound that renders between your ears as simple, melodic and atmospheric songs good for long car trips or sitting by a fire with a glass of wine. “Information Retrieved” is..well..lovely. T40MS Rating: 4.25/5 To hear it … Continue reading
Alex Lifeson’s Favorite Solos – Who knew?
I personally am a big fan of “Analog Kid” and “Digital Man” but check out Gibson’s interview w/ Lifeson on his 3 favorite solos. Limelight (agreed!) Kid Gloves (interesting) Freewill (of course!) Continue reading
Marcy Playground – Sex & Candy is Evil
There are so many bands on the radio that have this sickeningly popular hit that drives people mad (good and bad) and then are pretty much never heard from again. Well, if you were one of the lucky one’s who bought Marcy Playground’s self titled “Marcy Playground” you will notice that the album’s brilliance was … Continue reading
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