A decade or so ago, Joss Stone was a novelty of sorts. A young British woman with a deep knowledge of classic soul, she debuted with an album of somewhat obscure ’60s and ’70s R&B covers, recorded with the assistance and blessing of the likes of Latimore, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, Little Beaver and Betty Wright.She (at least partially) opened the door for the commercial success of the Amy Winehouses and Adeles of the world. The album revealed a voice that […]
Spin Cycle
Spin Cycle: Nona Hendryx, Mutatis Mutandis
Soul and rock Legend Nona Hendryx is back with her first album in nearly two decades-find out why “Mutatis Mutandis” is a must-listen.
Spin Cycle: Bloc Party, Four
Bloc Party return from a four year hiatus stronger than ever on “Four.”
Spin Cycle: Black Light Burns, The Moment You Realize You’re Going To Fall
The best way to go into a Black Light Burns album is to forget all preconceived notions you may have about frontman/guitarist/mastermind Wes Borland. Don’t think of this as Limp Bizkit Mach Two. It’s not even Bigdumbface 2.0. Black Light Burns has always been something else. If you think of the one-off song by The Damning Well from the first Underworld soundtrack as the catalyst then you’ll be heading down the right track except BLB has manifested into so much […]
Spin Cycle: Nas, Life Is Good
Nas dazzles on his 10th studio album, “Life Is Good,” proving that at the age of 38, he still has a whole lot to say.
Spin Cycle: Passion Pit, Gossamer
Passion Pit successfully avoids the sophomore jinx with their new album, “Gossamer.” Check out our review!
Spin Cycle: Constants, Pasiflora
How epic can Constants get? That’s the real question one needs to ask on the band’s third album Pasiflora. It’s hard to imagine that the follow-up to If Tomorrow The War (An album produced by Justin Broadrick) could get any bigger but that’s just what Pasiflora has managed to do. Part Echo & The Bunnymen, part Sisters Of Mercy, encompassed by the spirit of Type O Negative, Pasiflora is more a dreamscape than an album. It’s a state of mind […]
Spin Cycle: The Drowning Men, All of the Unknown
The Drowning Men’s sophomore album, All of the Unknown, is a must own of 2012. Check out our review of the band’s sophomore album!
Spin Cycle: The Fixx, Beautiful Friction
The Fixx return after 9 years with Beautiful Friction, an album that’s sure to brighten the faces of longtime fans and garner some new ones as well.
Spin Cycle: Dead Can Dance, Anastasis
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Dead Can Dance have returned once again to grace our earthly plane with their otherworldly brand of music. Sixteen years have passed since Spiritchaser was released and it’s as if Dead Can Dance haven’t missed a beat both figuratively and literally. Take opener “Children Of The Sun” as the prime example of the beat going on. While the opening is reminiscent of Brendan Perry’s Ark, there is no doubt that at the heart, […]
Spin Cycle: The Smashing Pumpkins, Pisces Iscariot (Deluxe Reissue)
What do you get when you give a collection of odds ‘n sods the deluxe treatment? Odder and sodder.