The more Belle and Sebastian side projects I hear, the more I realize how tremendously deep this Scottish pool of talent is. The Gentle Waves — “featuring players from Belle and Sebastian,” proclaims the sticker — certainly live up to their name, with vocalist Bel’s lullaby voice softly rippling like the wind through a wheat field. Soft instrumental touches flesh out these subtle and gently bemused songs.
20th Century in 100 Songs (Louisiana Red Hot Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
If you think quarantining is a pain, try holding it in when you can’t go out.
Akashic Books Noir series stops in Addis Ababa for some stories about the dark side of Ethiopia. The stories blend myth, history, memory and regret related to dealing with the county’s traumatic recent past.
Western Swing and Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs (La Honda Records/ Thirty Tigers). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
CWF II (Black Lodge Records). Review by Carl F. Gauze.
Origins, Vol. 2 (Entertainment One (eOne)). Review by Christopher Long.
Black Eyed Dog (Anti Records). Review by Jeremy Glazier.
The Louis H. Smith Foundation is an organization devoted to the preservation …
Apparitions of Melody: The Dead Letters Edition (Flicker). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Dave Mustaine and his once trailblazing Megadeth seem to be facing the quandary of many “classic” acts, an audience that wants you frozen in time and the creeping realization that your best songs are behind you. Nostalgia may sell, but Chris Catania ain’t buying.
Here Come the ABCs! (Disney Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light II (Southern Lord Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Kiran Aditham examines The Ramones’ place in the pantheon of punk rock.
Synchronized (The Music Cartel). Review by Stein Haukland.
Gavin Rossdale may be a musical shapeshifter (Bush, Institute, solo), but he never fails to entertain a crowd. At his recent Orlando show, Jen Cray was bowled over by Mr. Gwen Stefani, and swept away completely by opening band Nico Vega.
Astronomicon (Earache). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Various Artists (Yep Roc). Review by Ian Koss
Bossa Mundo 2 (Wave Entertainment). Review by Bill Campbell.
1619 Broadway: The Brill Building Project (Concord Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
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