Music Reviews »

REVIEW: 'It Likes to Party' by Campaign

REVIEW: 'It Likes to Party' by Campaign

Dave Miniaci July 14, 2010 0

Georgia -- primarily Athens and Atlanta -- has become a hotbed for music the past few years, turning out numerous acts who have made it big in the mainstream or the underground. And with

Read More »
REVIEW: 'Heaven is Whenever' by The Hold Steady

REVIEW: 'Heaven is Whenever' by The Hold Steady

Chidi Ugwu July 14, 2010 0

Once upon a time, The Hold Steady was the greatest band in America

Read More »
REVIEW: 'The Last Thing You Forget' by Title Fight

REVIEW: 'The Last Thing You Forget' by Title Fight

Dave Miniaci July 4, 2010 2

Ten years ago, screamo was just beginning to become a household name in the growing list of rock subgenres. Thursday and At the Drive-In were paving the way in this new revolution of music

Read More »
REVIEW: 'Omni' by Minus the Bear

REVIEW: 'Omni' by Minus the Bear

Dave Miniaci June 28, 2010 0

Most bands that focus on sex nowadays in their music are the trashy wannabe 80s rock stars, who are making music now but wishing it were 25 years ago. Modern rock is littered with

Read More »
REVIEW: 'Bow and Quiver'  by imadethismistake

REVIEW: 'Bow and Quiver' by imadethismistake

Dave Miniaci June 27, 2010 3

It’s been more commonplace over the past decade for alternative rock bands to come out firing on all cylinders emotionally. Some sad, some confused, some angry. But Rhode Island act imadethismistake has something to

Read More »
REVIEW: 'Barbara' by We Are Scientists

REVIEW: 'Barbara' by We Are Scientists

Dave Miniaci June 24, 2010 1

We Are Scientists broke onto the scene in 2005 with their first major-label album, With Love and Squalor. It was a catchy, slick, well-crafted collection of poppy post-punk from a trio of goofballs that

Read More »
REVIEW: 'Strange Behavior' by Restorations

REVIEW: 'Strange Behavior' by Restorations

Dave Miniaci June 23, 2010 0

You don’t normally hear bands trying to claim the ground that mixes jangle pop, hardcore punk and Americana. But then Restorations aren’t every other band

Read More »
REVIEW: 'Changer' by Vehicle Blues

REVIEW: 'Changer' by Vehicle Blues

Nick Weingartner June 22, 2010 0

Gabe Holcombe has begun to emerge from the obscurity of homemade music

Read More »
REVIEW: 'Brothers' by the Black Keys

REVIEW: 'Brothers' by the Black Keys

Dave Miniaci June 22, 2010 0

Most people think of the White Stripes when it comes to modern blues, but they're not the only ones out there

Read More »
REVIEW: 'American Slang' by The Gaslight Anthem

REVIEW: 'American Slang' by The Gaslight Anthem

Dave Miniaci June 19, 2010 1

Take one listen to the Gaslight Anthem’s music and it’s easy to tell who their influences are – Bruce Springsteen, Social Distortion, Tom Petty, the Clash – with the former being most prevalent

Read More »