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Chapel of the Chimes (Absolutely Kosher). Review by Henry “Hank” McCoy.
Chapel of the Chimes (Absolutely Kosher). Review by Henry “Hank” McCoy.
Various Artists (Force-Tracks). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Phoenix EP (Birdman). Review by Jason Michelitch.
Reveille (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Matthew Moyer.
In Absentia (Lava / Atlantic). Review by Chuck Johnson.
The Best of Capleton (Hip-O / Universal). Review by Bill Campbell.
Out Deh! (Island). Review by Matt Cibula.
My Sound (G-Stone). Review by Bill Campbell.
Dissumulate (Earache). Review by Matthew Moyer.
All Things Change (:Run Recordings). Review by Bill Campbell.
The Tortoise and the Hare (Cool Hunter / Ryko). Review by Bill Campbell.
Reason To Believe: The Complete Mercury Studio Recordings (Universal). Review by James Mann.
The Right Amount (Tooth & Nail). Review by Ben Varkentine.
The All-American Rejects (Doghouse). Review by Stein Haukland.
Bill Paxton makes his directoral debut with Frailty, newly released on DVD. Is it a winning effort, or is it “game over” right out of the gate? Chad Perman lets you know.
Front Porch Stories (Fat Wreck Chords). Review by Rob Walsh.
Smallroom 9 (Digiscope). Review by Stein Haukland.
Tomorrow (RCA). Review by James Mann.
String Quartet Tribute to Matchbox 20, String Quartet Tribute to Incubus, String Quartet Tribute to David Bowie, String Quartet Tribute to Black Sabbath, String Quartet Tribute to Madonna (Vitamin). Review by James Mann.
First Round Knockout (The Music Cartel). Review by Daniel Mitchell.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.