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Save your money for better music. Only one year after Kid Cudi’s smash debut release “Man of the Moon: The end of the Day”, he brings us “Man on The Moon 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager”. Unfortunately for me, this album is not good at all. The rhymes, for the most part, sound...
I must admit my opinion of Lucas Macfadden (Cut Chemist) is biased ,on the account that I’m a fan. From his work with “Jurassic 5” to his 2006 solo album “Audiences Listening”, Cut Chemist brings to the table a unique Disc Jockey style that pulls from many musical influences. “Sound of The Police” isn’t...
This limited edition 10″ record was recorded with help from the legendary Halo of Flies. They sound similar to Broken-era Nine Inch Nails. They also have another full length titled Maverick which is also on Learning Curve Records. They are also akin to older mid 90s Ministry recordings. I feel fortunate to get one of the...
The new Danzig album, six years in the making, has finally made it the hands of all of the Danzig minions everywhere. This album is so good it almost makes you want to sacrifice a goat. Danzig’s vocals moving over the great music and riffs, just makes you want to listen to the entire...
The Max Levine Ensemble is a DIY pop punk band from Washington, DC. All of the songs on this album are fast and furious paced. Every song just has a raw energy that wishes you could see this band live. They have numerous previous records starting in 2000. They have steadily progressed into what...
Wide Angles hail from Elgin, Illinois. They are reminiscent of classic Crimpshrine and Jawbreaker. The music is raw and gritty with loads of energy. All of the songs on this 7″ are instant classics and can easily be played over and over again without fear of losing interest in them. This record comes with...
Rapegoat is a punk band from North Carolina. Initially, I picked this CD up for the cover. As they say, packaging sells. Luckily they have the packaging to sell their CD as their music leaves a lot to be desired. The instruments are played well, however the vocals are lacking and could definitely be improved upon....
Hi Ho Silver, Away! is a punk/folk band that self released their latest offerings on a 7″ titled “Compromise”. There are 3 songs total on this record, 1 on side a and 2 on side b. Side a hosts “We’re working on it” and this song didn’t really pull me into the record for...
In a struggling Rap/Hip-Hop scene such as Charlotte NC, I reluctantly followed a recommendation to listen to Brody & Choch; however, I’m glad I did. This duo surprised me with their throw-back style to the late 80’s early 90’s east coast Hip Hop that originally made me a fan of the genre. It’s refreshing...
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