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From RUSSIA With TRUE LOVE...
We must be the luckiest people in the whole entire world...! This month we received not just one, but several e-mails from what must be the most beautiful young Russian woman on the planet. And the best part is...she wants to MEET us IN PERSON! Man oh man oh man OH MAN!!! Is this great...or what?!? She must be a wonderful girl. She just needs a little help getting to the United States...so you KNOW we're ready and willing to help. Our lovely bride-to-be's name is Ekaterina. Ah...what a lovely name it is...Ekaterina...we say it every morning when we wake up and every night when we go to sleep. While we are courting our future wife in the coming months ahead, we thought you might like to read the e-mail that Ekaterina sent to us personally. We don't know why she picked US...we're only GLAD that she DID. Read her e-mail in its entirety (below, 100% unedited)... [And in response to any particular questions, YES...this really IS an e-mail that we received...we DID NOT make this up.]
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Hello !!!
How are you doing? I have found your email in Internet and decided write to you. My name is Ekaterina. I am 27 years old. Live in Russia, city Kirov. I am cheerful woman, for an entertainment like to do many things as sports meets, a camping, go to the cinema, theatre etc. In a word I like to do all that all people. I work in marketing structure on sale of cosmetics Oriflame. I have good life here. I not the rich woman, but can provide myself. I like to travel. I travelled to many countries. Never was in the USA, but I think that this good place to live and be happy. I know the English language well enough. I began to study professional English language several months ago and I do successes every day. Several months ago I started process of registration of the visa to travel in the USA. Now my visa is made practically out and in 2-4 days I can travel in the USA. I have received holiday from work till November, 20 and now I have a free time. I can take trip to some countries, but as the visa to visiting the USA already practically in my hands I prefer to take trip to the USA. It is interesting to me look what life there. Now I am in Moscow and I wait reception of the visa. I could fly in the USA in some days, but there is a problem which stops me. I planned to fly in the USA together with my girlfriend, but unfortunately her plans for trip in USA have changed and now I do not know what to do. A problem in that I cannot fly in the USA because I know nobody in your country. I cannot fly to the country where I know nobody and consequently I have decided to write to you the letter. Possible It will be sounds silly but if you are interested a meeting with the nice woman, I shall like to meet you sometime soon! I never got acquainted through the Internet before but as my girlfriend cannot go in the USA together with me I decided to find the man which is interested in a meeting with the girl from Russia. I do not know your ideas about my letter, but it would be fine if we could meet and have some weeks together. On my trip I want to receive rest from my work and a life in Russia. Also the basic purpose for the future is search correct men for serious attitudes which go to a marriage. I have no children, but I want to have children in the future. I the mature woman also am ready to creation of family with correct the man. I do not know what you really search in the future but if we could meet I shall be happy to discuss with you more about our meeting. Please, write what your purposes and plans for the future? What you search in a life? What are you going to do this autumn? It would be fine if we could meet, do friendship or more than simply friendship. I shall be happy if you also have a free time and we could meet soon. I do not know your interests, but anyhow write to me back and I shall tell to you more about myself. Write to me all that you want. Probably we have similar plans and the purposes for the future and it will be interesting to us together.
I have easy character and you can write all that you want. Ask any questions which interest you. Write back and I shall tell more about myself and I shall send some my photos.
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Acid Mothers Temple &
The Cosmic Inferno - IAO Chant From the Cosmic
Inferno (CD, Ace Fu, Space
rock)
Does anyone out there long for the days when hoards of long-haired British
freaks on L.S.D. swarmed and swayed to the music of Hawkwind, Clearlight
Symphony, and Steve Hillage...? If so, there's a good chance
those acid casualties are going to really dig Acid Mothers Temple
& The Cosmic Inferno. These folks play trippy progressive psychedelic
music that is so realistic that you'll swear you've taken a trip back in
time to the mid 1970s. That is not a bad thing, though. It is, in fact,
a very good thing. The trippier British acts of the seventies paved
the way for many of today's more challenging artists...expanding musical
boundaries and providing music that truly did expand the mind. Acid
Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno play excellent drony space rock.
There are no vocals...only hypnotic guitars, unrelenting rhythms, and synthesizers
from another planet. These guys sound great for the plain and simple fact
that they are so focused in their playing. IAO Chant From the
Cosmic Inferno is a calming reminder that things from the past can sometimes
come back to haunt us. This is a wildly inventive album that should appeal
to elderly hippies and very small babies with sucking fixations.
Recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
Bochum
Welt - Elan (CD, Fuzzy
Box / Darla, Electronic/pop)
Italy's Bochum Welt is the duo consisting of Gianluigi Di Costanzo
and Brian Salter. The two have been working together since 2001.
Elan is an intriguing and eclectic batch of compositions. The tunes
range from pop to electronic to ambient with the only constant being dreamy
state-of-the-art electronics. Some of the tracks have an almost accessible
pop/dance feel...while the groovier ones are most definitely the atmospheric
mood pieces. Di Costanzo and Salter seem to play off each other's ideas
effortlessly, as their love for electronics drives their music. Elan
is uplifting and ethereal...spinning something like a modern mood album.
Top picks: "Vectors in Full Colors," "Cinematronics."
(Rating: 4++++)
Bodyrockers - Bodyrockers (CD, Universal,
Dance rock)
Bodyrockers sound something like a modern dance rock version of The
Strokes. The duo's heavy 4/4 beats are drenched in fuzzy overdriven
guitars, distorted vocals, and tons upon tons of effects. As far as dance
music goes, the tunes on Bodyrockers are much, much heavier that
what one normally hears. Some of the arrangements are slightly reminiscent
of Sparks in their disco phase. If you're in the mood for dancing...but
you just aren't into the synth scene...Bodyrockers will provide the meat
and muscle you need to get your booty bopping. Kickass tracks include "I
Like the Way," "Round and Round," "Keep Your Boots On,"
and "Stuck In a Rut." Good stuff. (Rating: 4++++)
Breadfoot
featuring Anna Phoebe - Tea With Leo (CD, Jeeziepeezie, Instrumental)
Tea With Leo proves what can happen when two truly talented individuals
get together to play out of a pure love of playing. Recorded over the course
of two days in London, this album features the incredible talents of guitarist/banjo
player Breadfoot and British violinist Anna Phoebe. These
light and breezy recordings are as fresh and inspiring as watching the sun
rise. Breadfoot is quite the picker...and Ms. Phoebe's violin sounds like
heaven in a digital format. This album is only available through the artists'
web sites (see links above). Exceptionally rewarding tunes include "A
Hard Day in Manhattan," "Polly Loved Me (I Know)," "Smoking
on the Stoop," and "On the Day That I Go." Extraordinarily
fulfilling. (Rating: 5+)
Elkie Brooks - Live (DVD, Quantum
Leap Group Limited / Music
Video Distributors)
Some of the best vintage music footage seems to have been taped and/or filmed
at Germany's Musik Laden. This concert from Elkie Brooks dates back about
twenty years...and offers a glimpse of what life was like in the mid-1980s.
Ms. Brooks is backed by a big band consisting of a guitarist, a bass
player, a keyboard player, two drummers, three horn players, and three backup
singers. Her vocals in this show sound something like a cross between Janis
Joplin and Bonnie Raitt (more somber than the former and more
intense than the latter). Starting out soft on the tune "I'm Gonna
Make You Love Me," it doesn't take long for Brooks and her band to
really turn up the heat. They make what they're doing look so effortless
that you almost forget how much energy they're putting out for their audience.
Various smiles from one band member to another make it obvious that the
folks on stage were having as good a time (or better) than those in the
audience. This entertaining DVD features Elkie and her band presenting ten
classic tracks including "Rich Man's Woman," "Mojo Hannah,"
"Sophisticated Lady," and "Saved." (Rating: 4++++)
Burnside Project - The Finest Example Is You (CD, Bar/None,
Pop)
Originally begun as Richard Jankovich's solo venture, Burnside
Project has expanded to a trio which now includes Gerald Hammill
and Paul Searing. The Finest Example Is You is the trio's
stab at producing (mostly) straightforward dance pop. The album contains
eleven heavily layered compositions that showcase the band's technical prowess
and their superbly ethereal vocals. These fellows manage to tread that fine
line between artistic credibility and commercial accessibility. The tunes
are radio and download friendly...but they are neither crappy nor commercial.
Instead, these highly polished tunes are immediately catchy, positive, and
upbeat. The album is highly reminiscent of late 1980s and early 1990s dance
pop in the vein of New Order. Groovy cuts include "Signs of
Perfection," "Our Surprise Decision," "An Easy Sell,"
and "What's Said Was Spoken." (Rating: 4++++)
George W. Bush (Pathetic excuse for a leader kind of thing)
The same people who elected the stammering idiot are the same ones
who so loudly and vocally disapprove of him now. What did they expect..that
he would turn out to be a great president...? Ha ha ha ha ha ha...
Stupid assholes elected a stupid asshole to be their president...and now
they're unhappy with the results. Stupid assholes get what
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The
Caribbean - Plastic Explosives (CD,
Hometapes, Progressive pop)
Now having released two EPs and two full-length albums, the folks in The
Caribbean have fine tuned their act down to a smooth art. Plastic
Explosives picks up where the William of Orange EP left off and
continues treading in the same strange moody pop territory. Songwriter Michael
Kentoff pens pop tunes that are deceptively unusual. On first listen
you might assume that his tunes are merely modern pop...but upon closer
scrutiny the oddities become apparent and you notice the peculiarities that
make the music so endearing. Rounding out the band are Matthew Byars
(editor), Dave Jones (guitar), Don Campbell (keyboards, bass),
and Antony Dennison (drums). These guys continue doing everything
right...and in doing so have created yet another totally satisfying collection
of unusual modern pop tunes. Plastic Explosives is packaged in a
stunning tri-fold digipak sleeve featuring the incredibly effective photography
of Sara Padgett and Adam Heathcott. Top picks: "Interfaith
Roommates," "Great!," "The Truth Hurts Jamie Green,"
"Siamese Sons." (Rating: 5++)
Cartel - Chroma (CD, The
Militia Group, Power pop/rock)
It is almost impossible to believe that Chroma is a debut
album (??!!). Bursting at the seams with intelligence and explosive power,
this album is a wild blast of modern rock energy. The band's constant touring
seems to have paid off. Rather than release something substandard that would
get lost in the shuffle, the guys in Cartel waited until they could
wait no more...and finally went into a multi-million dollar studio to record
Chroma. A great studio does not a great album make, however. But
when you combine a big slick studio with a great batch of kickass tunes
and a super tight band...you end up with a CD that is obviously going to
blow a lot of people's minds. These guys don't play punk. Their music might
best be described as hard power pop. Melodies twist and glide effortlessly
as the band charges through twelve unforgettable tracks. High points include
"Say Anything (Else)," "Matter of Time," "Settle
Down," and "The Minstrel's Prayer." Crazy stuff with real
focus. (Rating: 5+)
Stephen Cojocaru (Irritating sissyfied stereotypical homosexual
kind of thing that really needs a kidney kind of thing)
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1)
The Committee (DVD/CD set, Music
Video Distributors)
The Committee is an obscure British film from the 1960s starring
Paul Jones (of Manfred Mann's Earth Band). The film also features
the music of Pink Floyd. This movie offers some weird views of the
world. The story begins with Jones snapping another man's head off with
the hood of a car...but then he promptly sews the head back on as repentance.
Jones is later invited to serve on a "committee"...which turns
out to be more like an odd gathering at an acid rock festival. The scene
in which a freaky masked hippy vocalist takes center stage is totally hilarious.
Later on Jones has a lengthy walking dialogue with the head of the committee...which
is rather drawn out and psychologically confusing. To sum this film up,
The Committee is...peculiar. Some parts are inventive and intriguing...while
other bits tend to drag a bit. We would recommend this film mainly because
it is so weird. It may not be the best film ever made...but there are probably
very few like it. In addition to the DVD, this set also includes a CD of
Paul Jones singing "The Committee" plus two additional tunes performed
by The Homemade Orchestra. (Rating: 4+++)
Diamond
Nights - Popsicle (CD, Kemado,
Rock)
New York's Diamond Nights' debut EP had a lot of folks excitedly
messing inside their britches. This, their debut album, will cause even
more extreme reactions. One thing we really dug about certain bands from
the 1970s and 1980s were those explosive short intense staccato blasts of
power that were woven into the tunes (Sparks probably did it best).
Most twenty-first century bands blindly rock away into infinity playing
nothing more than one big boring mind-numbing drone that goes nowhere.
Well, hold onto your horses rock and roll fans and fanettes...those explosive
short intense staccato blasts of power are BACK...thanks to the fine folks
in Diamond Nights. Instead of a blur of noise, these guys play smart funky
riffs that are punctuated by some very smart, dynamic rhythmic twists. The
vocalist is the icing on the cake...singing in a loose, carefree style yet
always seeming completely confident and focused. What is perhaps most surprising
about this band is how accessible their music is. Why, they actually might
(gasp)...become famous. We wouldn't bet on it, however...their
music is much too compelling and intelligent for all those generic mindless
rock and roll ninnies that drive the market. Popsicle is an easy
spin, tossing off one killer rocker after another with style and finesse.
Top picks: "Destination Diamonds," "Drip Drip," "Beyond
the City of Love," "Dirty Thief," "Ordinary Life."
(Rating: 5+)
John Dufilho - John Dufilho (CD, Glurp,
Pop)
The first solo album from the singer/songwriter/leader of The Deathray
Davies. With his band, John Dufilho has already captured the
minds and imaginations of a great many music fans. This album can only further
his career. For another less talented individual, this album would be the
focal point of a career. But for Dufilho, it's just another curve in the
road. John created this album alone...playing every instrument and even
acting as producer and mixer. Considering the fact that this is a solo affair,
these tunes sound remarkably warm and non-sterile. But songs are the main
deal here, and Dufilho comes up with some real winners. His easygoing mid-tempo
tunes are intelligent and have real staying power. Kickass cuts include
"What Are You Waiting For?," "My Circuits Are Blown,"
"Paper Hats and Campfire Hands," and "You're the One That
Makes Me Lose It." (Rating: 5+)
Paul Duncan - Be Careful What You Call Home (CD, Hometapes,
Soft pop)
Do those tiny little descriptive stickers that some publicists put on promotional
CDs make a difference? Well, sometimes they do. If the folks at Athens'
Team Clermont say that a CD is "quite possibly our favorite record
of the year"...then you know it must be good. Subtle and marvelously
understated, Paul Duncan's Be Careful What You Call Home is
a smooth and intriguing spin. His soft, slightly abstract tunes are personal
and reflective...evoking a variety of moods and emotions. The only artist
we can think of whose music is similar to Duncan's is Sufjan Stevens.
Smart, inventive, and full of true artistic spirit, Be Careful What You
Call Home is soothing and ethereal. Cool tracks include "In A Way,"
"Manhattan Shuffle," "Oil in the Fields," and "Riverbed."
(Rating: 5++)
East of Sunset (DVD & CD set, Eclectic
DVD Distribution / Music
Video Distributors)
An unhealthy love affair between two unhealthy individuals. Emily Stiles
plays Carly, an emotionally cold, distant, selfish, demanding, gaunt young
woman addicted to Xanax...who falls in love with a gaunt young artist/bartender
named Jim (played by Jimmy Wayne Farley)...who just happens to be
a heroin addict. Although the two seem to be doomed from the very start,
for some unknown reason they both seem unable to stay away from one another.
Their unstable relationship weaves and twists in a startlingly familiar
fashion, as the film realistically portrays the lives of two drug addicted
alcoholics. The soundtrack is (appropriately) provided by a variety of artists
covering Tom Waits songs (an audio CD of the tracks is included with
the DVD). Things take a turn for the worse when Carly takes another man
home to her apartment. Jim's roommate happens to see the two leave the bar
together so he calls Jim and tells him, which then leads to Jim's death.
To cope, Carly drinks more than normal and takes even more Xanax. Like the
two lead characters, this film moves very, very slowly. Although
East of Sunset is a low budget film, some real pros worked on the
project (Brian McNelis, Chris Squires, Chris Boscardin).
As a result, the film is visually very slick and professional and has a
really nice flow. Some might complain that the film goes nowhere...but in
the end, that is exactly why it succeeds. By portraying people as they really
are, the film shows how dreary and meaningless the lives of alcoholics and
drug addicts can be. Stark, depressing, and lonely... (Rating: 4++++)
Electric
Eel Shock - Beat Me (CD, Gearhead, Hard rock)
Explosive power rock that smacks with furious intent. Japan's Electric
Eel Shock really rock out on Beat Me. Guitarist/vocalist Akihito
Morimoto has the pure guts and balls to rock crowds straight to Hell
and back again. Add the rhythm section of Tomoharu "Gian" Ito
(drums) and Kazuto Maekawa (bass)...and you have a hard rock band
that blows most American groups off the planet. EEC tunes are a mind-blowing
combination of garage rock, stoner rock, and heavy metal. Beat Me
features eleven originals and one cover tune....an intense (and appropriate)
cover of Black Sabbath's "Iron Man." The band has a huge
thick sound, courtesy of producer Attie Bauw. With every album they
release, Morimoto, Ito, and Maekawa just get tighter and more powerful.
Kickass rockers include "Scream For Me," "I Can Hear the
Sex Noise," "Don't Say F*ck," "Slow Down," and
"I Love Fish But Fish Hate Me." Recommended. (Rating: 5++)
Friends of Dean Martinez - Live at Club 2 (Double CD, Aero Recordings, Instrumental)
Originally recorded for broadcast on a Bavarian radio station in 2001, Live
at Club 2 was later released on the German Glitterhouse label. The album
has remained unavailable in the United States until now. This album is the
first live release from Friends of Dean Martinez. Fans of the band
will not be disappointed. Recorded onto a two-track machine, these
ten tracks spotlight a band that is on top of their game. Setting a definite
mood with their hazy and slightly abstract instrumentals, the folks in this
band were truly "on" for the evening...and Bill Elm's wildly
surreal steel guitar sounds absolutely stunning. In addition to this concert,
the U.S. release also includes a second bonus disc (Live at Magnet -
Berlin) which features yet another live concert of the band recorded
in 2004. This double CD is sure to delight the band's fans. Hats off to
the folks at Aero Recordings for making this one available in the U.S. Another
stunning example of why Friends of Dean Martinez remain one of our all-time
favorites. Both discs are killer. Highly recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
Gogogo
Airheart - Rats! Sing! Sing! (CD, Gold Standard Laboratories,
Eclectic pop/rock)
The fifth album from San Diego's Gogogo Airheart. Rats! Sing!
Sing! features fifteen noisy oddball rockers. In addition to the duo
of Mike Vermillion and Ashish Vyas, different incarnations
of Gogogo Airheart have included members of bands like The Album Leaf,
Rocket From The Crypt, Tisteza, and Jejune. Nowadays
the band lineup seems a bit more permanent as Ben White and Andy
Robillard are likely to stay on board. Rats! will most likely
appeal to the younger crowd or those who prefer their rock with raw jagged
edges and peculiar twists. Top picks: "Lie With the Lamb," "Heart
on a Chain," "Turn Out the Lights." (Rating: 4+++)
Harvey
Danger - Little By Little... (Double
CD, Phonographic, Pop)
Harvey Danger is a mighty little band. The quartet plays songs that
sound something like a cross between Ben Folds and Sparks
(more the former than the latter)...with a lead singer whose vocals are
slightly reminiscent of Duran Duran. On Little By Little...,
the fellows in this band display their distinct ability to write clever
melodies and cushion them in intricate, busy arrangements. These ten keyboard-based
tracks are upbeat, positive, and decidedly catchy. In addition to the actual
album, this double disc set also includes a bonus CD with nine more tracks.
Top picks: "Wine, Women, and Song," "Happiness Writes White,"
"What You Live By," "Diminishing Returns." (Rating:
4++++)
Idaho - The Lone Gunman (CD, Idaho
Music, Moody soft pop)
The Lone Gunman is the tenth album from Jeff Martin's long
running project Idaho. Because he is known mainly for his guitar
playing, some may be surprised to learn that this time around Martin took
a break from his guitar. Gunman is a keyboard album. But longtime
fans won't be disappointed, because these tunes feature the same personal,
absorbing music that Martin has been making for years. They are just delivered
in a manner that is slightly different. Jeff is not your typical
musician...and he doesn't seem the least bit interested in playing games
in the music business. Instead, Martin remains focused on his craft...making
music that is universally applauded by critics and adored by a small but
continually growing fan base. The Lone Gunman is a bit more subtle
and ambient than previous Idaho albums...but the same moody threads run
through the music. The few sparse vocals that appear are extremely understated
and are secondary to the instruments. Sixteen beautifully flowing tracks
here including "The Orange Cliffs," "You Flew," "Grown
in California," and "Where the Canyon Meets the Stars." Interestingly,
Martin has been chosen as the composer for the 2005 television show Inconceivable...which
just may give his career an extra boost. Always intriguing and absorbing,
Idaho continues to entertain and mesmerize. Highly recommended. (Rating:
5+++)
Johnny Society - Coming To Get You (CD, Messenger,
Pop)
We first fell in love with the music of Johnny Society several years
back because lead singer/songwriter Kenny Siegel reminded us very
much of one of our all-time favorites...Roy Wood. Five albums and
several years later...and Siegel's music still has the same positive uplifting
effect on his listeners (and he still reminds us of R. Wood). Coming
To Get You is a truly great listening experience...chock full of classic
pop masterpieces. Siegel has one of the greatest voices in rock and roll
history...with a quivering falsetto that totally blows everyone else off
the map and leaves them in the dust. The man is so focused and powerful
that you can't help but be drawn into his music. Brian Geltner (drums,
keyboards, vocals) and Gwen Snyder (bass, keyboards, vocals) provide
equally compelling components which round out the band to perfection.
The tunes on Coming To Get You are intelligent, catchy, original,
and completely timeless. Articulate arrangements support soaring vocal melodies
that should affect the minds and souls of listeners everywhere. Top notch
tracks include "Don't Talk Me Down," "The Witch's Plea,"
"Sonny Reign," "Bound," "Bloody Blade," and
"High Wall." This is about as good as music gets. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
(Rating: 6+++)
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Whiny fat hog spoiled brat celebrity. (Rating: 1)
Richard
Julian - Slow New York (CD, Manhattan, Pop)
Newcomer Richard Julian is destined to be an instant hit with music
fans when this, his debut album, hits the streets in January 2006. Slow
New York features a dazzling collection of classic folk/soft pop classics.
Julian isn't trying to tread any new ground or blow the world away with
technology. Instead, his soft and personal tunes go down smooth and easy.
Some rather impressive artists (including Bonnie Raitt and Randy
Newman) have already publicly announced their appreciation for Julian's
songs. In addition to writing great tunes that get better the more you hear
them, Richard has a genuinely cool voice that is extraordinarily sexy and
inviting. Listening to Slow New York is like hearing a great musician
playing in your living room by the fireplace. It's a very personal experience...and
one you won't soon forget. Fourteen killer tracks including "Love of
Mine," "Cold Grey Sky," "Photograph," "Damn,"
and "On Your Own." Excellent. (Rating: 5++)
KTU
- 8 Armed Monkey (CD, Thirsty
Ear, Modern progressive/experimental)
A modern progressive band featuring an accordion player and King Crimson's
rhythm section...? Although it may sound crazy, listeners may very well
be surprised at what a serious effort 8 Armed Monkey is. Led by master
accordion player Kimmo Pohjonen, KTU is anything but
a joke band. Pohjonen, Trey Gunn, and Pat Mostellotto create
some rather unpredictable and intriguing experimental tracks here. These
compositions are, for the most part, atmospheric in nature. Folks who might
be initially turned off by the idea of accordions will be surprised to find
that the way it is used on this album, it bears little resemblance to the
actual instrument. Monkey features five lengthy tracks clocking in
at about 42 minutes: "Sumu," "Optikus," "Sineen,"
"Absinthe," and "Keho." Obtuse and unusual. (Rating:
5)
La
Salle - Expedition Songs (CD, Thick, Rock/pop)
La Salle is a trio consisting of husband-and-wife team Mike
and Katy Reed and drummer Dan Jaquint (Mike and Dan were formerly
in he band Small Brown Bike). Expedition Songs, the band's
debut album, is a powerful collection of melodic riff rockers. Unlike most
husband and wife teams where one steals the spotlight, Mike and Katy are
both charismatic and have equally impressive voices. On first spin, this
band's songs might not stand out from the pack. They are not fond of burying
their tunes in layers of overdubs and the arrangements are sparse. After
a few spins, however, the subtleties of the songs set in...providing a unique
first glance into this band's view of the universe. Cool tracks include
"A Prescription for His Social Life," "Other Side of Night,"
and "The Ancient Mariner of 1989." (Rating: 4++++)
Let
Go - Let Go (CD, The
Militia Group, Power pop)
Soaring, majestic, shimmering power pop with incredible melodic waves. Let
Go is a new band featuring former members of The Stereo and Gloritone.
This trio (Jamie Woolford, Chris Serafini, Scott Hessel)
has come up with some amazing songs on Let Go. The band's tunes are
impressively accessible, instantly catchy, and produced to perfection. The
vocals are top notch and the arrangements are refreshingly unique. In an
age when so many bands sound like carbon copies of one another, Let Go is
a refreshing change of pace. The band's tunes recall some of the more progressive
hard pop bands of the eighties...but they are played with an updated sound
and style. Tight creative cuts include "Illuminati," "Bombs
Away," "No Drugs, No Alcohol," and "Bright Eyes, No
Brain." Killer keyboards and guitars throughout. An excellent debut
from a truly explosive trio. (Rating: 5++)
The Living Blue - Fire, Blood, Water (CD, Minty
Fresh, Pop/rock)
With their music appearing on television shows like One Tree Hill,
MTV2, and the MTV show Power Girls, the guys in The Living
Blue seem poised for major success. Fortunately, and at least at this
point, success hasn't spoiled them yet. On Fire, Blood, Water, the
band's masculine guitar rock remains decidedly intact. What is most appealing
about this band is how they manage to come up with hard, harsh rockers that
still retain distinct melodies...and if you listen closely, you can actually
understand the lyrics. This hard rocking album is full of catchy hooks,
dynamite vocals, and killer guitar riffs. Ten insightful tracks including
"State of Affairs," "Serrated Friend," "One Beat,"
and "Conquistador." (Rating: 5+)
Mat Maneri - Pentagon (CD, Thirsty
Ear, Modern jazz)
The third album in Mat Maneri's Blue Series. Pentagon
sounds something like the soundtrack to a film in one's dreams. The pieces
range from moody and calm to noisy and unpredictable. Featuring Craig
Taborn, Tom Rainey, Joe Maneri (Mat's father), and T.K.
Ramakrishnan, this album is an exercise in artistic freedom. These modern
jazz pieces are so far out at times that they sound more like modern classical
compositions. The basic idea here is to set moods while extending boundaries...and
these five men most surely accomplish these tasks. While our favorite tracks
are the more somber ones that feature Maneri's expert violin playing, the
jagged crazier cuts also fit nicely within the confines of this puzzling
album. Twelve tracks including "Ava," "Irenam," "Third
Hand-The Fallen," "Pentagon," and "America." (Rating:
4++++)
Marjorie
Fair - Self Help Serenade (CD, Capitol, Progressive soft
pop)
Soothing, pensive, melodic, thoughtful soft progressive pop. If you're looking
for weird noise or harsh abrasive rock, you most certainly won't
find it here. The gentlemen in Marjorie Fair write and record smooth,
flowing, heady progressive pop music that is well-written and arranged to
perfection. The band is driven by the instantly impressive songwriting talents
of Evan Slamka, a young man whose voice is so smooth that it could
remove wrinkles from your great grandmother's booty. Self Help Serenade
is the band's debut album...but you'd never know it from the sound of these
recordings. Producer Rob Schnapf gave the band a grand, slightly
symphonic sound that fits their tunes perfectly. Slamka is a man to keep
your eyes on. The man writes classic pop tunes that are on the same level
with artists like The Beatles and Pink Floyd. This man is
obviously destined for big success in the years ahead. Self Help Serenade
is bound to end up on a great many "best of" lists for 2005. Fantastic
tunes include "Don't Believe," "Halfway House," "Please
Don't," "Hold On To You," and "My Sun is Setting."
Highly recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
Nashville
Pussy - Get Some (CD, Spitfire,
Hard rock)
Nashville Pussy remains one of the best hard rock bands on the planet.
At a time when so many bands are softening their sound and staying away
from vulgarities and offensive behavior, the folks in this band still proudly
display their raunchy redneck tendencies every chance they get. Hell, the
first two tunes alone ("Pussy Time," "Come On Come On")
will instantly scare off anyone who is easily offended. We never noticed
it on past releases, but this time around these folks sound something like
an updated dirty version of Slade. The tunes are straightforward
4/4 rock crunchers. This band isn't trying to inject new ideas into the
mix...they continue providing the same kind of slam-it-in-your-face rockers
that they started out playing. And that is a very good thing. Far
too often, bands with a great sound and image start tampering with it and
before you know it...they've lost everyone in the process. Frontman Blaine
Cartwright's guitar and voice sound as great as they did when the band
began. The man can really beat a guitar into the mud...and he has one of
the best harsh raspy voices in the business. His guitarist/wife Ruyter
Suys is a fierce competitor however...and her presence makes the tunes
really roar. Rounding out the band are Jeremy Thompson (drums) and
newcomer Karen Cuda (bass). Get Some is yet another explosive
collection of all-out rockers from a band that refuses to tame down or give
up. Kickass cuts include "Hate and Whiskey," "Hell Ain't
What It Used To Be," "Nutbush City Limits," and "Meaner
Than My Mama." Highly recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
Neon Blonde - Chandeliers in the Savannah (CD, Dim
Mak, Rock)
Neon Blonde is Johnny Whitney and Mark Gajadhar. Whitney
was formerly in the bands The Vogue and Soiled Doves. This
young man's vocals are most certainly the main focal point of Neon Blonde.
His helium squeals are extremely obtuse and unusual...and will almost certainly
scare away most listeners. Potential fans may be misled by the fact that
the CD cover makes the claim that the music is "for fans of David
Bowie, Brian Eno, Freddy (sic) Mercury, and the
Blood Brothers." We never heard any of these artists make music
that sounded like this (although "Chandeliers and Vines" does
sound a tiny bit like a mutated version of Queen). Chandeliers
in the Savannah is a challenging and unusual collection of quirky rockers.
Whitney and Gajadhar seem intent on testing their listeners' ability to
follow along...and that is a very good thing. While far too spastic
and abrasive for the casual listener, Chandeliers is a good example
of just how peculiar and out-of-control modern rock can get. Funny and purely
entertaining. (Rating: 5)
OK
Go - Oh No (CD, Capitol,
Rock)
Hard, intense, heavily produced modern rock. Oh No is the second
full-length release from Chicago's OK Go. It seems interesting that
this album was recorded in Sweden, as the band's sound is not unlike many
twenty-first century Swedish bands. The four stylish gents in OK Go play
a style of music that was very popular in the mid 1990s. Thus far in their
short career, a great deal has been written about these guys...most likely
because their sound and approach easily stand out from the crowd. The songs
on Oh No rock hard...which is unusual, considering the fact that
they are slickly produced and chock full of overdubs. The band's songs are
smart, catchy, vibrant, and full of crazy muscle. The lyrics are particularly
appealing as they are rather insightful and poignant. It is encouraging
that a band with such an unpredictable approach can actually make a dent
in today's market. These guys are doing everything right. While their music
is out-of-synch with what is currently popular, that just may be their greatest
strength. Kickass tracks include "Invincible," "Here It Goes
Again," "A Million Ways," "Television, Television,"
and "The House Wins." Great stuff. (Rating: 5+)
Pinetop
Seven - The Night's Bloom (CD, Barbary Coast Recordings
/ Empyrean, Progressive
pop)
Pensive, progressive, intricate melodic pop. Pinetop Seven is led
by Darren Richard, a man whose songs involve a wide range of influences
from all over the world. The meticulously crafted tunes on The Night's
Bloom feature unbelievably focused arrangements and soaring melodies.
Richard surrounds himself with top notch musicians. Past and present Pinetop
Seven members have also been in bands such as Wilco, Boxhead Ensemble,
and Rilo Kiley. No less than fifteen (!) musicians contributed to
the recording of this album. The disc comes packaged in a beautiful digipak
sleeve with a lovely lyric booklet that features some fantastic photography.
An overall beautiful package with thirteen lovely tunes. Includes "The
Night's Bloom," "Born Among the Born Again," "A Page
From the Desert," and "The Comedy is Ended." (Rating: 4++++)
Private
Eleanor - No Straight Lines (CD, Beechfields, Progressive pop)
Subtle, understated, slightly moody progressive pop. The band's honest,
thoughtful tunes are cushioned in professional and occasionally thick arrangements.
Private Eleanor is led by the songwriting talents of Austin Stahl,
who recorded the band's first two albums on a four-track recorder in Baltimore.
The band now features six members and is taking a more conventional approach
these days (No Straight Lines is the first album to be recorded in
a professional studio). This album features twelve mature tunes that get
better the more you hear them. Stahl's subtle vocals might at first sound
slightly awkward...but they do in fact fit the music perfectly. Intriguing
cuts include "We Know Better," "Richmond," "My
Sentences," and "Forever's Not a Word I Use." (Rating: 4++++)
The
Residents - The Residents Play Wormwood:
Curious Stories From The Bible (DVD, Euro Ralph / Cryptic Corporation
/ Music Video Distributors)
We always rave about The Residents and for good reason. The band
is one of the most uniquely creative projects ever established in the music
community. The Residents Play Wormwood is a concert that was taped
on July 16, 1999 in Bonn, Germany (originally aired as a web cast for Museumsmeile).
Seeing The Residents recreate scenes from The Bible is, of course,
an unusual experience. The band sheds light on the fact that the "good
book" is, in actuality, a very, very bad book at times
with some very horrifying and violent stories. Rather than making fun of
religion, the concert considers The Bible from a different...and almost
purely non-judgmental...perspective. This particular show utilizes a mind-blowing
amount of fluorescent paint, black lights, and fanciful costumes...and,
as usual, features the highest level of musical expertise. While this is
a meticulously prepared taping of The Residents in concert, Wormwood
was never our favorite album...and neither is this our favorite concert
by the band. The skull speeches occur too often and are too long. The concert
is a very slow moving affair and also a very serious endeavor. Almost entirely
missing from the show is the band's crazy and irreverent sense of humor.
We kept wondering where the vocal microphones were until we finally came
to the conclusion that they were nestled inside the birdlike beak masks.
Diehard Residents fans will surely want this for their collection but other
folks...will probably be interested. Although not our favorite Residents
DVD, The Residents Play Wormwood is still an intriguing and unique
view. (Rating: 5)
Gary
Reynolds & The Brides
of Obscurity - Instant Happiness (CD,
Electrokitty, Pop)
Gary Reynolds writes and records pop music that is strangely reminiscent
of the genius of Neil Innes. Unlike a lot of underground artists,
Reynolds and The Brides of Obscurity produce timeless classic pop
that is highly melodic and surprisingly accessible. Combining some of the
best elements of British pop from the 1970s and 1980s with a modern updated
sound, these guys have an approach that is remarkably clear and direct.
Lyrics are not buried underneath walls of noise. You can hear every word
and every syllable in these tunes. Fortunate...because the lyrics are intelligent
and insightful. Throughout all fourteen tracks on this album, Reynolds and
his associates provide music that evokes...instant happiness. Top picks:
"Instant Happiness," "On The Radio," "Telephone
Girl," "The Happy Day Jamboree Revival." (Rating: 4++++)
Sigur Ros - Takk... (CD, Geffen,
Progressive)
The artistic audio collective known as Sigur Ros return with yet
another heady and obtuse collection of progressive tracks. What is perhaps
most surprising about this CD is the fact that the folks in the band somehow
got Geffen to forego (?!?) putting the record company's name on the
CD cover. That is, in and of itself, truly amazing. The folks in
Sigur Ros create atmospheric soundscapes featuring a wild variety of instruments
and sounds. Considering how obtuse the music is, we are confused as to how
the band has become so popular in certain circles. The tunes are neither
catchy nor danceable...nor do they contain a single element of the most
annoying element in modern music (crap hop). But even so, these folks have
managed to strike a chord with some of the hippest musicologists around.
Perhaps their success is simply due to the fact that the music is so inventive
and articulate. Takk... features ten heady and unusual tracks of
some of the finest progressive music around. Yet another impressive release
from a truly odd band... (Rating: 5+)
Silver
Sunshine - A Small Pocket of Pure Spirit
(CD EP, Empyrean, Psychedelic
pop)
Why is the world lacking in psychedelic pop lately...? While we don't have
a solid answer to that question...we sure are delighted to hear the refreshing
acid-laced hard pop sounds of California's Silver Sunshine. This
EP follows the band's critically claimed debut album...and raises plenty
of expectations about the next full-length. After hearing these five tracks
("144,000," "Waiting For the Sun," "She's the Reason,"
"Another Day," "Hiroshima Never Again"), we can't help
but feel that the band's next effort will be a total mindblower.
Totally killer stuff. (Rating: 5+++)
The
Spectacular Fantastic - ...Goes Underground
(CD, Ionik, Folky pop)
Cool underground pop in the same general vein as The Feelies, The
Velvet Underground, and 1970s-era Kinks. First impressions might
lead one to believe that The Spectacular Fantastic is just another
good underground guitar pop band. But after hearing the group's songs over
and over...the subtle, distinct nuances of the music become more obvious.
This band's tunes won't blow you away immediately. The inherent substance
will instead grow on you over time. At least that's the reaction we had
to The Spectacular Fantastic Goes Underground. Singer/songwriter
Mike Detmer has a casual approach to writing, singing, and playing...making
it sound so effortless that you almost forget what fantastic songs you're
hearing. This Indiana-based band has some of the best folky pop songs around.
Kickass tracks include "Darkest Hour," "Don't Hurt Me"
(our favorite), "Living in a Dream," and "Yesterday."
Exceptionally tasty. (Rating: 5+)
The Stivs - Sweet Heartache and the Satisfaction (CD, Boot To Head, Rock)
Formed by former members of The Huntingtons, The Reaction,
and Denote The Apex, The Stivs keep the punk torch burning.
With "Commandments of Rock" (the opening track), the band immediately
makes it clear that they have a soft spot in their hearts for AC/DC.
Sweet Heartache and the Satisfaction, the band's debut album, is
a hard rocker that pulses with energy. Producer Jack Endino did an
amazing job of capturing this band in the digital domain. The sound is thick
and intense and the tunes absolutely sizzle with attitude. Drawing from
their 1970s and 1980s influences while playing with all the furious intent
of a twenty first century band, the guys in The Stivs are true professionals.
You can bet your goddamn booty that these guys can really belt it out in
concert. Fourteen cuts here, including "The Satisfaction," "Gimme
Love," "Aces High Bleedin' Live," and "Movement Movement!"
Hard rock done right. (Rating: 5+)
Tarantula
A.D. - Book of Sand (CD, Kemado, Progressive/mainly instrumental)
Truly progressive music. It is difficult to describe the music of Tarantula
A.D. While the band's music is slightly reminiscent of 1970s British
progressive bands, the sounds and ideas are all new. The ten classically
influenced compositions on Book of Sand sound very much like soundtrack
music to a strange art film. The songs are mainly centered around keyboards
and violins. Some of the pieces come off sounding like modern classical
tracks while others are like peculiar abstractions of modern pop/rock. Who
does the band sound like? That's a difficult question. The way these folks
merge odd elements from so many disparate sources, the listener can easily
forget exactly what is going on. The slightly schizophrenic nature of the
material on this album is simultaneously intriguing and confusing. Lovely,
peculiar, intricate, and almost totally unconventional. Top picks:
"The Century Trilogy I: Conquest," "Who Took Berlin (Part
II)," "Prelude to the Fall," "The Century Trilogy III:
The Fall." (Rating: 5)
The Telescopes - #4 (CD, Antenna,
Progressive)
After touring from 2002 to 2004, The Telescopes return with another
confusing and obtuse release. Unlike most bands that create more accessible
and conventional material over time, The Telescopes have instead opted for
the exact opposite. In the early days, the band's material had little (if
any) commercial appeal. Now in 2005 the music is even more esoteric
and uncompromising. #4 is, in fact, one of the band's strangest albums
yet. The tracks are like audio landscapes, as the band uses a wild variety
of unconventional instruments to create perplexing mood pieces. The end
result...is a collection of tracks that are spooky, surreal, and suggestive.
The Telescopes remain one of our top favorite acts because they stick to
their guns...regardless of the effects it has on their career. #4
will lose many listeners because of its abstract nature. But in the end,
these abstractions are what make this album such a genuinely rewarding listen.
Cool, creative compositions include "The Hypnotic Pulse of the Motor
Driven," "A Measure of Imbalance," "Fear the Eye Became
the Tone," and "It Bleeds." Controlled chaos...calmly disturbing.
Highly recommended. (Rating: 5+++)
John Travolta (Overgrown stupid hoglike creature)
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(Rating: 1)
Twink - The Broken Record (CD, Seeland, Cut-and-paste)
The third album from Twink is a goofy and wild collection of cut-and-paste
recordings featuring snippets from Mike Langlie's collection of scratchy
old childrens' records. Being big fans of scratchy old childrens' records
ever since we were...well, children...we couldn't help but be fascinated,
entertained, and intrigued by this clever and goofy album. This is a true
one-man-affair. Langlie created all the music himself and also did all of
the superbly effective artwork for this project. The end result is an album
that will make you think and laugh...and you will almost certainly be inspired
to turn others onto it. The Broken Record is (appropriately) released
on the Seeland label (which is run by those ultra-nutty folks in Negativland).
Listening to this CD is like having your entire childhood flash through
your brain. There are so many odd, familiar tidbits thrown into the mix
that you can't help but be fascinated. The album makes one realize how truly
bizarre childrens' music once was. Langlie obviously spent a great deal
of time assembling these tracks. This CD is a wild trip indeed...featuring
21 insane compositions. Crazy cuts include "Mr. Magic," "Pussy
Cat," "Alphabet," "Hot Diggety," "Life Is
But A Dream," and "The Broken Record." After giving this
disc a few weeks to sink in, it ended up being one of our top favorites
of the year. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (Rating: 6+)
Abandoned Pools - Abandoned Pools
Achados E Perdidos - Curumin
Air Supply - Love Collection
Allister - Before the blackout
Always the Runner / Scott Saw / Snowbeats - Split CD
American Eyes - Never trust anything that bleeds
Baleen - Follow me blind
Bears Are Boring - Overweight hairy men just don't matter anymore
The Bellakun - Bendicion maldita
Bell Orchestre - Recording a tape the colour of the light
Blackalicious - The craft
The Box Social - Blown to bits
Brady Bastards - The deep end
Brimstone Butterfly - Normality killed the cat
Billy Brush - Lair
Burning Star Core - The very heart of the world
The Carter Administration - Air guitar force one
The Clergy - All who fly
Corridor - The gallows penis and vagina, thank you Sam Tsitrin
The Cush - New appreciation for sunshine
Dina D'Allessandro - is it safe?
Dear and the Headlights - Dear and the Headlights
Desperate Housewives - Music from and inspired by Desperate Housewives
Dian Diaz - Dian Diaz
Drexon Field - Stratosphere control
Dub Power - Trumystic
El Alto - The center of accident one
Elliott - Photorecording
Enter the Haggis - Casualties of retail
The Exit - Home for an island
Femmes Fatales - The 12 leading ladies of electronica
Fielding - Fielding
Fingers Cut Megamachine - Pipe dreams
Flying - Flying
The Frustrations - Nerves are fried/Summer (45)
Funky Liver Removal - Dreaming of arm wrestling
Go Betty Go - Nothing is more
The Goons of Doom - Bikey zomby
Groove Divinities - Groove Divinities
The Gunshy - Souls
Ham1 - Ham1
Rev. Horton Heat - We three kings: Christmas favorites
Anne Heaton - I know this
Hollins Steele - Songs from Vanderbilt Avenue
Hotel Underground - Rejoice
The (International) Noise Conspiracy - The (International) Noise Conspiracy
David James and Port Wine Authority - Angel Amen
Jerra - Play like a girl
The Juliana Theory - Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat
Khoiba - Nice traps
Kottonmouth Kings - Kottonmouth Kings
Latterman - Turn up the punk, we'll be singing
Left Arm Over - EP
The Looking - Tin can head
Lovewhip - Virtual booty machine
Lydia - This December it's one more and I'm free
Man Alive - Open surgery
Marah - Presents a christmas kind of town
Marston - Redtail
Sarah McLachlan - Bloom remix album
A. Meacham - Simon
Miguel Mendez - My girlfriend is melting
Metric - Live it out
Mussels - Night lights
98 lb. Weakling - Berlin
Steve Northeast - Steve Northeast
<<O>> - Numero O
On Ensemble - Dust and sand
The Onlys - Limbic system
Page France - Hello, dear wind
Panic Division - Versus
Ray Pascoe, Jr. - Can you hear me
People - People
Persona - Hard-work for hang-ups
Practical Head - Who iz it?
Princess - Princess
Danny Pruitt - Alamosa
Pussy With Salsa - Red hot pussy with salsa
The Redwalls - De nova
Resident Genius / Howard Zinn - You can't blow up a social relationship
Allene Rohrer - Synergism
Jon Roniger - My world
Rumble Club - Rumble Club rides tonight
The Runs - Wet sounds
Woody Russell - Salt
Barry Schrader - Behond
The Sewing Circle Sues - The Sewing Circle Sues
The Sharking - The Sharking
Mica Blue Smaldone - Hither and thither
Snowblood - Being and becoming
Tori Sparks - Rivers & roads
Brian Stace - Blue eyed bad boy
Leeroy Stagger - Beautiful house
Staircase Wisp - The incomplete EP
Telepopmusk - Angel milk
This is Indie Rock (Deep Elm) - Volume three
The Timeout Drawer - Nowonmai
Tokyo Rose - New American saint
Tryst - Hotel two-way
The Turd Lightbulbs - Turd it on or off
A Victims Romance - EP
We Are Scientists - With love and squalor
Craig Wedren - Lapland
We Reach - The music of The Melvins
Chris Whitley - Soft dangerous shores
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