Album Reviews
Spin Cycle: John Mayer's Born And Raised

Spin Cycle: John Mayer’s Born And Raised

Does John Mayer’s new Born And Raised bring him back to his Grammy-winning Continuum form? Check out our review to find out.

Metal Monday Volume 71 (5.21.12)

Maybe a better name for Kill Devil Hill would be “The Comeback Kids”? You have legendary drummer Vinny Appice who had to deal with the dissolution of Heaven & Hell and the death of longtime bandmate Ronnie James Dio in one corner and in the other you have Rex Brown, former bassist for Pantera and Down who has had some hard times recently. Then there’s guitarist Mark Zavon who has spent some time as a member of both Stephen Pearcy’s […]

Spin Cycle: Soulsavers' The Light the Dead See

Spin Cycle: Soulsavers’ The Light the Dead See

Dave Gahan joins Soulsavers for a lovely little album about Death and all his friends.

Spin Cycle: Adam Lambert's Trespassing

Spin Cycle: Adam Lambert’s Trespassing

Glambert is back for round two! The pop star’s new album is called “Trespassing,” and it’s a dance-pop triumph. Check out the review!

Spin Cycle: Tenacious D's Rize of the Fenix

Spin Cycle: Tenacious D’s Rize of the Fenix

Jack Black and Kyle Gass are back with another collection of songs; on “Rize of the Fenix”, Tenacious D subvert their jokey expectations by delivering a pretty rockin’ record.

Spin Cycle: Beach House's Bloom

Spin Cycle: Beach House’s Bloom

It appears that the release cycle is at a stage now where a number of bands that released some of my favorite albums of the last 3-4 years are now issuing follow-up discs, which is always makes me a little anxious. When you love an album to bits, you always have that very rational fear that the follow up will pale in comparison. Santigold’s latest escaped that fate by being a solidly constructed album, if a bit predictable in comparison […]

Metal Monday Volume 70 (5.14.12)

Metal Monday Volume 70 (5.14.12)

Everyone knows the names: Phil Anselmo, Dimebag Darrell, Vinny Paul, Rex Brown, Terry Date. Everyone definitely knows the songs: “Mouth For War”, “Walk”, “This Love”. Everyone now gets the complete package with the 20th Anniversary edition of Vulgar Display Of Power including the unreleased song “Piss” as well as a DVD featuring a 28-minute live performance from 1992’s Monsters Of Rock in Italy and the videos for “This Love”, “Walk” and “Mouth For War”. Pantera holds a special place in […]

Spin Cycle: Barenaked Ladies' Stop Us If You've Heard This One Before

Spin Cycle: Barenaked Ladies’ Stop Us If You’ve Heard This One Before

Barenaked Ladies gather demos, remixes and rarities for “Stop Us If You’ve Heard This One Before.” Is this for super-fans only, or will casual fans dig this too? Check out our review!

Spin Cycle: Jim's Big Ego's Stay

Spin Cycle: Jim’s Big Ego’s Stay

Boston folk-funk act Jim’s Big Ego is back with another set of witty, tuneful, and eloquent tunes in “Stay.” Check out our review!

Spin Cycle: Greg Laswell's Landline

Spin Cycle: Greg Laswell’s Landline

Is melodic pop/rock your thing? Well, you might want to check out Greg Laswell’s new album, “Landline.”

Spin Cycle: Silversun Pickups' Neck of the Woods

Spin Cycle: Silversun Pickups’ Neck of the Woods

Are you willing to let Silversun Pickups into your “Neck of the Woods”? Check out our review to learn more…

Spin Cycle: Norah Jones' Little Broken Hearts

Spin Cycle: Norah Jones’ Little Broken Hearts

Norah Jones teams up with mega-producer Danger Mouse for the new album “Little Broken Hearts.” Will it make you feel like a Whorah? Or will you Snorah?