rance’s Beat Mark invoke the lazy, Brit-pop sound of the mid-80s with their debut album, Howls of Joy, 13 rushed tracks that leave much to be desired in the world of tone and song structure. … read more
Review: Be’Lakor – Of Breath and Bone
With the Gothenburg Swedish melodic death metal scene a shadow of what it once was, melodic death metal’s torch is being held by band outside the Swedish Circle, such as Be’Lakor from Australia. … read more
Review: Barren Womb/Remote – Self-Titled Split
You can’t help but foil bands whenever you’re faced with a split. There is no better band between the two—the only victor in this split is the audience. … read more
Review: Bass Drum Of Death – Self Titled
When a single overridden guitar chord introduces the 10-second snare-drum-roll opening “I Wanna Be Forgotten” (the first track), the endless 15-second snare-intro of Cheap Time’s “Living In The Past” comes to mind. … read more
Review: Barrence Whitfield and the Savages
Even if you’ve never heard of Boston musician Barrence Whitfield, as soon as the opening track “The Corner Man” begins, you know he’s a seasoned veteran of the blues and rock and roll. … read more
Review: Belle Adair – The Brave and the Blue
Belle Adair = Iron and Wine + My Morning Jacket / Peter Bjorn and John … read more
Review: Benjamin Finger – Listen To My Nerves Hum
Equally as haunting as it is soothing, Listen To My Nerves Hum is perfect for any ambient lover with bipolar tendencies. … read more
Review: Beaten to Death – Dødsfest!
There is something significantly and singularly charming about the low-fi melodies Beaten To Death employs alongside genre staples like pig squeals, demon growls and face-blasting double bass. … read more
Review: Be Like Max – Just Tryin’ To Fit In… Ur Mom
For me, when I thought of reckless, social commentary ska-punk, bands like Less Than Jake and Reel Big Fish came to mind—now I can officially add Be Like Max to that list, though I had trouble getting into this album with its first two tracks. … read more
Review: Beck – Morning Phase
Beck, once pop music’s most reliable shape-shifter, now finds himself compelled to rehash his past glories; namely Sea Change. If you ever wanted him to make that record again, your prayers have been answered. … read more
Review: Behemoth – The Satanist
Fans of Behemoth have waited five years for this album, which is ceremonial, sinister and satisfying as hell. “Blow Your Trumpets, Gabriel” begins the ritual with hypnotic percussion and repetitive riffing, then attacks the entranced listener with Behemoth’s signature breakneck speed, accompanied by a diabolical chorus and trumpets.
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Review: Beth Thornley – Septagon
It’ll sucker- punch you in the heart when you least expect it, and that’s powerful. Thornley writes clean songs, simple and to the point with pop-ballad lyrics. The four tracks that make up Septagon may be made-for-TV, but they’re still bona fide. … read more
