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Justin Timberlake’s “Take Back The Night”: The Viewfinder
Justin Timberlake is back with a video for his newest single, “Take Back The Night”.
Andre Cymone’s Touching Tribute To “Trayvon”
The always on time Andre Cymone’s “Trayvon” is one to listen to, for sure.
New Release Report 7/30/13
The last week of July brings us white boy soul, a boy band from the past, and some angry boys bringing the arena-ready heavy metal. How’s that for eclectic? First up (And because I’m biased) is the latest (And first of TWO albums this year!) from Five Finger Death Punch. I reviewed it in my latest Metal Monday column and while the band isn’t reinventing the wheel by any means, they sure are proving why they’re playing to sold-out crowds and ready for […]
Metal Monday Vol. 133 (7.29.13)
This is the arena metal that Five Finger Death Punch was born to play. The first of two (!) albums due in 2013, The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell Vol. 1 is filled with expertly crafted heavy metal masterpieces that barely last over the three and a half mark yet still leave memorable hooks and a lasting impression. If …Vol. 1 is just the opening salvo then God help us all as to what we […]
A Storm Of Light, “Fall”: The Singles Bar Review
A Storm Of Light’s new album Nations To Flames will not be making your ears bleed (In a good way) until September 17th but in the meantime, you can whet your appetite with “Fall”. It’s a pummeling riff-laden maelstrom that recalls everyone from Sepultura (Chaos A.D. especially) and Prong to Torche and Ministry (Listen to the effects on the vocals!) but definitely stands as its’ own entity. As an introduction to the upcoming album it’s very promising. Here’s hoping the […]
We Saw It: Dawes at the Capitol Theatre 7/24/13
“They don’t know even know what it means to be a fan … to truly love some silly little piece of music, or some band, so much that it hurts” – Fairuza Balk as Sapphire in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous I’ll bet that if you’re reading this piece or are a regular reader of this site, you can relate that quote, or, most likely, live it every day. In the scene, Balk’s character, one of the infamous Band Aids, laments […]
The Carlton Stroke, 7/27/13
Our very own Dennis (@IrishJava) began an email thread this week discussing James Taylor’s “Rosie” and rock’s many odes to onanism. Being a saucy bunch, we very rapidly came up with a full playlist of songs about playing with the naughty bits for this week’s shuffle. So draw the blind, close the door to keep out mom, and…enjoy.
Puig Destroyer, Puig Destroyer: EP Review
For those who don’t follow sports, Yasiel Puig has taken Major League Baseball by storm since being called up to the L.A. Dodgers and putting up a .391 batting average, a .616 slugging percentage, and destroying opposing pitching. With a last name like Puig and two dudes with a history of playing heavy music who are also baseball aficionados how could a play on the famous Pig Destroyer name not happen. Puig Destroyer features Riley Breckenridge, former drummer of now […]
Blue October, “Bleed Out:” The Singles Bar Review
Blue October return next month with their seventh proper studio album entitled, Sway. The first outlet of catharsis this time around is entitled (aptly), ‘Bleed Out.’ Don’t get me wrong, Justin Furstenfeld and Co. basically wrote the playbook on creating a fan relationship so strong that it assists in the costs associated with creating new music and making a living doing what they love. Aside from my awe of them on the business side of things, the music critic in me […]
Bon Iver, “Come Talk To Me:” The Singles Bar Review
So back in 2010, Peter Gabriel tackled versions of songs by the likes of Bon Iver, Arcade Fire, Regina Spektor and others with the help of his ‘New Blood Orchestra.’ In theory, it sounded like a nifty idea – especially when it was coached by the fact that Gabriel authorized a companion or follow-up piece where those same artists would have an opportunity to return the favor. Hence the respective titles of Scratch My Back (2010) and now …And I’ll […]
