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The Locust
New Erections
March 20, 2007As destructive as they are innovative, the Locust - San Diego's boundary-crushing merchants of abrasive, noisy, synth-infused grind-punk - sets the hazmat meter on high and expands its sound on New Erections. Praised by The L.A. Weekly for "creating a new, more dangerous paradigm for punk" this resourceful foursome …
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Danny Cohen
Shades Of Dorian Gray
March 6, 2007Danny Cohen, known for his sharp storytelling, observant lyrics and and poised vocal delivery brings Wilson-esque arrangements and ambitious instrumentation to his latest release, Shades Of Dorian Gray. Mellotrons, horns, organs, and lap steel adorn these 16 terrific songs full of riotous images and indelible hooks.
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Antibalas
Security
March 6, 2007Building from the revolutionary blueprint of afrobeat, the dozen-strong members of Brooklyn's Antibalas weave Latin, jazz, funk, and horn-laden soul into a blend that's both polyrhythmic and political, independent and infectious. Produced by John McEntire
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The Frames
The Cost
February 20, 2007Recorded live in the studio, The Cost is easily the Frames best record to date. Armed with some of the best songs they've ever written, the band set out to capture the legendary passion and dynamics of their concerts and they have fully succeeded. Delicate folk melodies weave through blasts …
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Youth Group
Daisychains
February 6, 2007Youth Group "Daisychains" digital single
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Youth Group
Casino Twilight Dogs
January 30, 2007Casino Twlight Dogs, produced by Wayne Connolly (The Vines, You Am I), and mixed by Rob Schnapf (Elliot Smith, Guided By Voices), is the follow up to last year's critically acclaimed Skeleton Jar, and comes at a particularly exciting time for Youth Group.
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Busdriver
RoadKill Overcoat
January 30, 2007Busdriver strings together a litany of pop-culture reference points and irreverent insights using his patented dexterous style, all while managing to wield production that goes from psychedelic to club rap to pop and then back again.
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Pete Philly & Perquisite
Remindstate
January 29, 2007After their successful debut album MINDSTATE, Pete Philly & Perquisite are about to release their remix album REMINDSTATE on January 29th (January 22nd in the Benelux).
REMINDSTATE contains all 16 tracks of the debut album remixed by Pete & Perq's favorite beat creators and groups from all over the world, …
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Cadence Weapon
Breaking Kayfabe
November 28, 2006"Breaking Kayfabe revels in clashing the two worlds of hip-hop together, the self-awareness of Rollie's underground-leaning lyrics spilling over gargantuan synth riffs and decidedly non-boom bappy beats. Imagine a less-irritating Slug if produced by a Three 6 Mafia inspired by Sparks instead of cough syrup, and you're somewhere near Cadence …
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Solillaquists of Sound
As If We Existed
September 26, 2006Just when you thought everything has been done, As If We Existed offers a totally fresh and unique take on Hip Hop. Virtuosic glitchy beats that can still make your head nod; soaring, jazzy vocals, and thought-provoking raps, make this the soulful surprise of the season.
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Various Artists: ROGUE'S GALLERY
Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys
August 22, 2006So first of all a sea chantey (often spelled shanty) is a work song that was sung on the ol' ships in the day. Rhythmically they matched the activity speed of these men hauling on lines. Many of them are really filthy. Many are very beautiful. They aren't really sung …
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Greg Graffin
Cold As The Clay
August 15, 2006In many ways Cold As The Clay is a highly unconventional record. First of all it combines traditional American old-time music with original rock compositions. Secondly it's offered up by Greg Graffin, an artist best known for his work with Bad Religion as one of the most successful and prolific …
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