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
Category Archives: Alternative
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
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
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
The Sea and Cake – Car Alarm – Releases October 21st
The Sea and Cake take no time off to record their latest release entitled “Car Alarm” which is due out October 21st. Tour dates to follow as soon as they are available…sweet.Track List01 Aerial02 a Fuller Moon03 on a Letter04 CMS Sequence05 Car Alarm06 Weekend07 New Schools08 Window Sills09 Down in the City10 Pages11 the … Continue reading
Les Claypool turns from musician to DIRECTOR! – Electric Apricot: Quest For Festeroo
Les Claypool turns director creating a National Lampoons film about a band with “no limits, no fear, and no clue”. The DVD will hit stores May 13th and knowing Les’s wit from seeing him at shows to other videos such as Cheesy Home Video it’s going to be pretty damn funny. Check out the Electric … Continue reading
The Breeders – Coming to Amoeba in San Francisco – FREE!
The Breeders play at Amoeba Records in the Haight on Thursday May 1st 6pm – San Francisco Kim Deal of the Pixies and Tanya Donelly of Throwing Muses formed The Breeders in Boston in 1988. Over some seriously tumultuous years for Kelley Deal and the group in general they are back supporting another album called … Continue reading
Juliana Hatfield tells is like it is in both music and reality television
I’ve always liked Juliana Hatfield (seriously)…and now I know why… Check out some excerpts from Juliana’s blog explaining some of the songs on her new album entitled “How to Walk Away” which is due out June 10th on her own Ye Old Records. This is some pretty deep shit served up right here…Top 40 SUCKS.———————————–“You … Continue reading
Built to Spill and Meat Puppets at The Fillmore Feb 24th, 2008 – review
Curt Kirkwood- Guitar, Vox, Keys Cris Kirkwood- Bass, Vox, Keys, Guit-Jo Ted Marcus- Drums, Percussion (replaced Derrick Bostrom) I must preface this review that I haven’t heard the new Meat Puppets album “Rise to your Knees” and unfortunately was one of those fans looking to hear “the classics” where “true” Meat Puppets fans will burn … Continue reading
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