Monthly Archives: July 2007 »
A History Lesson from The XYZ Affair
First of all, I will reluctantly admit that the above photo is not from the newest “Fruit of the Loom” commercial. As enjoyable as it must be to advertise t-shirts and underwear while eating
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Paper Puts Me to Sleep… in a Good Way
Maybe I should find myself a wife. Perhaps she would be able to spark my musical talent and transform my lyrical ability into an emotionally focused skill where I would be able to make
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Testa Rosa and Their Masterful Debut
In the marvelously abundant world of music blogs, it is rare occasion when a new artist that is worthwhile has yet to be exposed. I have found over the years that there remains thousands
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Making Love with The Lovemakers
There were never too many bands who took their names literally. The Smashing Pumpkins never smashed pumpkins, Super Furry Animals were merely men, and Little Richard is taller than the average American. However, there
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REVIEW: Air Traffic – Fractured Life
Can this acclaimed four-piece from the UK live up to hefty expectations on their debut? Through powerful, piano-led melodies, the result is satisfying enough. Topics john bustine girlfriend
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Film School is in Session
When a band has the confidence to call one of their songs “Sick Hipster Nursed by Suicide Girl”, they do not leave much room for error. While the name of such a track sounds
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VHS or Beta Prepares to Bring on the Comets
Note: Thanks to weeone for the information: Chea Beckley remains the keyboardist in the group and Zeke Buck is no longer part of the line-up. It is always interesting to see in which direction
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Summer Went Too Soon in Switzerland
While their brooding name would sound most appropriate in September, the brightest moments that are derived from Switzerland’s Summer Went Too Soon sounds suitably enjoyable for any time of the year. After all, I
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Mono in VCF… in Stereo
Ah, Phil Spector. You just have to love the guy. Whether it is his influential production technique found within the “Wall of Sound”, his indisputable influence on contemporary music, or his infamous hairstyle in
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REVIEW: B.C. Camplight – Blink of a Nihilist
My latest review takes a look at the talented B.C. Camplight’s second album, Blink of a Nihilist. The Philadelphia native conquers his own personal demons as he wages through an enjoyable effort that blends
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Weller & Coxon Collaborate on “This Old Town”
When Britain’s most infamous tabloid newspaper, The Sun, published a few months ago that Paul Weller and Graham Coxon were in the studio working together on a few new tracks, I assume most people
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Montreal’s Delicious Code Pie
Code Pie are a self-professed band of geeks. Apart from the fact that several of the band’s members hold careers in the technology field, the lively six-piece was initially formed through an internet ad.
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Shivers Me Timbers
In the daring realm of pop music that is both otherworldly and unconventional, there are doubly-named modern bands like Man Man or Xiu Xiu that truly transcend the expected boundaries. They create a style
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