Authors: Cindi Robinson
Local Reviews: The Rubes
This could be really good. For starts, they should take out the obvious rip off’s of everything that is famous from the 70’s and develop their own sound. Then, do a professional recording. Sloppy playing and tones that are all over the place drown what possibilities they had at blowing my clothes off. … read more
Local Reviews: The Annuals
Soulful and sweet, The Annuals create a soft alt-country heart-felt emotional vibe. Drifting with layers of mandolin, harmonica, bitchin’ upright bass, and humble female backup vocals, they’re rollin’ with a basic rock foundation that really kicks ass. Noteworthy are the great singing and songwriting. … read more
Local Reviews: The Handsome
A perfect band for the back-to-school soundtrack of The O.C., full of lovelorn and Beach Boys-ish summer fun. They carry a heavy Weezer influence, with good singing and a pretty good recording. I don’t like the guitar distortion, though; it sounds to much like cheap metal riffing for such a fun, pop-rocking group. They’re good,
Local Reviews: GAZA
Love it! Love it, love it, love it, love it! This is the most recent three-song release of GAZA and I love it! One of the heaviest rockin’ and riffin’ gruff-havoc rock bands ever. Screw whether they’re from Salt Lake, I think they’re one of the best bands ever. Thankfully, they miss the common emo-voice
Local Reviews: AODL
All I can say is that this is an hour-and-a-half of solid noise. If you can sit and listen to electronic, metallic noise, then cool. If not, sample these guys for the next introspective metal mood moment. Good sounds, but not a good chillin’ record.
Local Reviews: Kohabit
They could have been straight off of Headbangers Ball, because Kohabit sounds like the next Victory band. Loaded with current speed metal “juga juga,” they fit in perfectly with the hardcore madhouse. The intro to this promo release is drastically misleading. I thought I’d be bumping some new Fisch Loops, only to be thwarted by
Local CD Reviews
Q stands for Q In Dreams Awake Recorded at home Mixed and mastered by Bruce Kirby, Jason McFarland, Hyrum Summerhayes Eden’s Watchtower Records Q stands for Q = PJ Harvey, Loveage, Belle & Sebastian, and slow Folk Implosion The recording of this atmospheric two piece band is nearly flawless. Loaded with layers of keyboard, acoustic
