The demos presented here are more sparse in sound and instrumentation than the tracks that later appeared on 1982’s La Varieté, the only album released by the band. This is a short set of songs, but it’s rather beautiful, and without any moments wasted. … read more
Review: White Suns – Totem
White Suns encapsulate destruction par excellence with Totem. One may first recall works like Jane Doe with opening track “Priest in the Laboratory,” with its contra-time signatures and cacophonous electric-guitar malfunctioning and anti-chords—it’s sporadic, broken movement. … read more
Review: Withered Hand – New Gods
New Gods is the second release from the Edinburgh-based Withered Hand. Dan Willson brings his folk-rock ness to the table once again, and this time, it’s all about the love. … read more
Review: Vader – Tibi Et Igni
Polish death metal giants Vader enter the summer release chaos with Tibi Et Igni—meaning “For You and Fire” in Latin. Tibi Et Igni isn’t a bad album, though it struggles quite a bit. … read more
Review: Twin Forks – Self-Titled
Twin Forks = Dashboard Confessional + Mighty Oaks … read more
Review: Ty Segall – Manipulator
Ty Segall = Ziggy Stardust–era David Bowie + The Beatles + Fuzz … read more
Review: Various Artists – Peru Bravo: Funk, Soul & Psych From Peru’s Radical Decade
Peru Bravo = Jimi Hendrix + Los Shain’s + Steppenwolf + The Meters … read more
Review: Uke-Hunt – Self-Titled
Uke Hunt = Israel Kamakawiwo’ole + Elvis Presley – The Four Seasons … read more
Review: Ultimate Painting – Self-Titled
Ultimate Painting = The Velvet Underground + (Pavement / Pinback) … read more
Review: Usnea – Random Cosmic Violence
Usnea = Samothrace + Disma + Winter … read more
Review: Various Artists – Midnight Radio Compilation 29
Midnight Radio Compilation 29 = Peter Murphy + Souls Whirling Somewhere + iVardensphere … read more
Review: Various Artists – Secret Stash Records Presents: The One-derful! Records Collection
The One-derful! Records Collection = The Five Du-Tones + Beverly Shaffer + The Sharpees + Wanda Davis … read more
