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What I’m Listening To In September 0

Posted on September 19, 2008 by jeremyazevedo

September’s CD pre-releases in 20 words or less!

By Jeremy Azevedo
No matter how many unsolicited CDs I get in my mailbox every month, I try to at least give each and every one of them a fair shot at a review, no matter how much it may pain me to listen to some of them.

In the interest of saving myself a hell of a lot of work, I’ve condensed all of the reviews for the aforementioned albums to 20 words or less. Not only does this make my job easier, but it also makes the reviews more fun to read.

The Silent Years: The Globe

Pretty decent, atmospheric indie pop by a bunch of science dorks from Detroit. Wait, there are science dorks in Detroit?!

Common Market: Tobacco Road

One of the best hip-hop albums I’ve heard all year. A nice surprise from the burgeoning Seattle rap scene.

Late of the Pier: Echoclistel Lambietroy EP

The coolest thing about this band is that one of the dudes looks exactly like Ronald Weasley from Harry Potter.

One Block Radius: Self Titled

Kind of like a modern version of Color Me Badd. Nice try, guys.

People in Planes: Beyond the Horizon

Really good 90s-style alternative rock. Used to have a way cooler name: “Robots in the Sky”.

Brian Wilson: Lucky Old Sun

Intolerably old fashioned. Sounds like the soundtrack to a really bad musical. My mom will probably like it.

Wonderbugg: Written in Flesh

Jesus H. Christ in a taxi cab, do people really still listen to techno?

Solskucca: Swimming Without Webbed Toes

Sounds like it was recorded at a gypsy camp in Kazakhstan.

What I’m Listening To in August… 1

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Mongo Nation

August’s CD Pre-Releases in 20 Words Or Less!

By Jeremy Azevedo
Once again, I find my self waist-deep in obscure CDs and without the heart to deny them a proper mention of some sort.

In the interest of saving myself a hell of a lot of work, I’ve condensed all of the reviews for the aforementioned albums to 20 words or less. Coincidentally, this makes them significantly more enjoyable to read. It’s a win/win situation!

The Lost Boys: The Tribe Soundtrack

Exactly what you’d expect the soundtrack to a straight-to-DVD movie would sound like.

The Empty Mirror: Overwhelm

Sounds like it was recorded in a gas station restroom. Probably was. Named after a movie about Hitler.

Birdmonster: From the Mountain to the Sea

Has nothing to do with either birds or monsters, sadly. Turned down record deals in favor of self-distribution, lol!

Staind: Illusion of Progress

Staind, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Hinder, Puddle of Mudd, blah, blah, blah. It’s all shit and it’s all the same.

The Mighty Underdogs: Droppin’ Science Fiction

Gift of Gab and Lateef and Headnodic in the same group? What? A full review is in the works.

Jacks Mannequin: The Glass Passenger

Piano music for little crybabies to listen to while performing auto-erotic asphyxiation to TV Medical dramas. What?

Walkmen: You & Me

Their slowest, most boring album to date. The singer sounds kinda like Rod Stewart sometimes though, which is sorta neat.


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