Artist: John Mayer Album: Battle Studies Genre: Rock Label: Columbia I think it goes without saying that whether you like him or not, you’ve at least heard a song by John Mayer. Ever since his debut on the national scene, Mayer has blazed a path all his own and has become the young hope of […]
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REVIEW: Weezer – Raditude
Artist: Weezer Album: Raditude Genre: Rock Label: DGC Few mainstream bands have the staying power of Weezer. Even though each album seems plagued by old-school fans claiming the band has sold out more than ever before, still thousands shell out cash for the music and even more fill arenas for the band’s legendary stage performance. […]
First Impressions: Relient K – Forget and Not Slow Down
First Impressions is a segment where we let you into our early thoughts on a highly anticipated album, This week, we have our early views on Relient K’s Forget and Not Slow Down. It drops October 6, 2009. Though I wouldn’t claim Relient K as one of my favorite bands of all time, I think […]
Emery – …In Shallow Seas We Sail
Artist: Emery Album: In Shallow Seas We Sail Genre: Post-Hardcore Label: Tooth and Nail Like many Emery fans, I was turned off by the band’s previous release, I’m Only A Man. So, to put it lightly, I was cautious about hearing their new full length, however I did have some hope thanks to the excellent […]
Mike Hale – Lives Like Mine
Artist: Mike Hale Album: Lives Like Mine Genre: Acoustic/Folk Label: Suburban Home Even if you aren’t a fan of acoustic music, there’s something in the story of Mike Hale that should gain some respect from any music fan. This here is a man/artist who set out to make music and tour his life away and […]
MeWithoutYou – It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All A Dream! It’s Alright
Artist: MeWithoutYou Album: It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All A Dream! It’s Alright Genre: Indie Rock/Folk Label: Tooth and Nail MeWithoutYou is kind of like a fine wine, only getting better with age. Also, much like wine, everyone has their own opinion about when they’re truly at their best. There’s those who claim […]