The National
The National delivers an amazing, soulful, and rocking show at the House of Blues in Orlando that Jeff Schweers equates to a near religious experience.
Tag: The Arcade Fire
Superchunk
With a riotous sonic assault that nearly brought down the balcony at the Bowery Ballroom, Superchunk showed they still have the fire and intensity of their youth, kicking out the jams, shredding the wallpaper, and bringing the noise to a very enthusiastic crowd that included Jeff Schweers.
White Whale
WW1 (Merge). Review by Aaron Shaul.
College Music Journal’s 2005 Music Marathon
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The Arcade Fire
Funeral (Merge). Review by Aaron Shaul.
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