Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
History of Modern (100%). Review by Ben Varkentine.
History of Modern (100%). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Heart Comma Heart (Self-Released). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Open Your Box (Astralwerks). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Restart Now (Deaf Dumb + Blind Recordings). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Stars From Aircraft (Breakbeat Science). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Deep and Sexy 4 (Wave Music). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Modern Love & Death (Polyvinyl). Review by Ben Varkentine.
White Bread Black Beer (Nonesuch/Rough Trade). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Today (Ultra). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Inside In/Inside Out (Astralwerks/EMI). Review by Ben Varkentine.
With this new DVD release, Hyena continues their ambitious attempt to put together a case for Darin as both underrated and influential. Does it work? Ben Varkentine says that although Darin sometimes seems to be on autopilot, when he’s got his mojo working and is soldly in the driver’s seat, his skills as a perfomer are too great to be denied.
Blowoff (Full Frequency). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Various Artists (Fearless). Review by Ben Varkentine.
self titled (Kanpai/Domo). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Superstars #1 Hits Remixed (Sony/BMG). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Magnetic (Le Maquis). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Peakahokaboo (Greyday). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Seasons Never Change (self-released). Review by Ben Varkentine.
Hey there - posted by Ben Varkentine on August 03, 2005 20:01
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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.