Issues: Issue 334 – October 2016
Review: Void Meditation Cult – Utter the Tongue of the...
Void Meditation Cult’s newest album, “Utter the Tongue of the Dead,” starts hard with frequent low blows and a guitar tone that invokes the sound of death. The progression of the album feels like its building up this ugly, mean tone, but you just have to keep listening for what it’s building to. Call Void Meditation Cult whatever you want—I’ll call it enlightening sounds for the disturbed mind. … read more
Review: TOY – Clear Shot
TOY = Jesus and the Mary Chain + New Order + The Dream Syndicate … read more
Review: The Growlers – City Club
Something has been different with The Growlers lately. They’ve been coming home later, smelling like cheap perfume and whiskey with a slick new Members Only jacket and they’re not caressing our needs as much any more. “City Club” is going to challenge whole-hearted fans, but others will enjoy the new, sleek sounds that’s brought on by late-night antics and a craving for danger. … read more
Review: NOFX – First Ditch Effort
NOFX = Fat Mike + A Hepatitis Bathtub + 30 years … read more
Review: Marching Church – Telling It Like It Is
“Telling It Like It Is” bleeds with a modern civility that seems to be pushing its way into our young, animal minds; growth pains for the self-aware, and if it hasn’t been felt before, this album is an insight into what it’s going to feel like. Marching Church brings you into this world through messages, powerful lyrics and an alienated feeling. … read more
Review: Jenny Hval – Blood Bitch
Beginning and ending with synth, Jenny Hval’s “Blood Bitch” is a fusion of statement art-pop, burdened breathing and provocative soundbites (see: “Last night, I took my birth control with rosé”). This artist has long been a crusader for the second sex. … read more
Local Review: The Wasatch Fault – Super Wasatch Fault
The Wasatch Fault = Modest Mouse + Doug Martsch … read more
Local Review: Soft Touch – Self-titled
Soft Touch’s newest, self-titled album is much more accessible and danceable than their last album, “Touch.” With newer, dancier vibes, “Soft-Touch” is an album you’ll want queued up for your fall music playlist. … read more
Local Review: Scenic Byway – The Shape of the Earth
Scenic Byway = Macklemore + Phantogram … read more
Local Review: Salduro – Longest Night
Salduro = The Cranberries + Silversun Pickups … read more