Archive | Album Reviews
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Album Review: Jaill “That’s How We Burn”
Kicking off with futuristic chimes transcending into knocks of heavy bass and stark percussion elements, at only 30 seconds into the opening track entitled "The Stroller," it isn't hard to know what Milwaukee natives Jaill are all about.
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Album Review: Paper Tiger “Made Like Us”
In a hip-hop scene as close-knit as the Twin Cities’, it’s hard for your album to go unnoticed — especially if you’re of Doomtree ilk.
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Album Review: Arcade Fire “The Suburbs”
Arcade Fire’s first two albums were nothing short of phenomenal, and that usually leads to divisive expectations for a third. The glass-half-full people expect excellence with Win Butler and Régine Chassagne’s consistency, songwriting talent and instrumental skill.
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Album Review: Crowded House “Intriguer”
Naming their most recent album Intriguer, Crowded House opens a forum for discussion on reputability. Is the album really intriguing? Will it dazzle you? Are the lyrics relatable? Yes.
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Album Review: ‘100 Miles From Memphis’
For the most part, Sheryl Crow and I seem to see "Eye to Eye" on her newest album, "100 Miles From Memphis.
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Album review: Private Dancer — “Alive in High Five”
ARTIST: Private Dancer ALBUM: “Alive in High Five” LABEL: Learning Curve The first time I saw Private Dancer live was at the 2008 Memory Lanes Block Party , straddling a few hardwood lanes atop a makeshift stage.
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Album review: ‘Hourglass’
“Hourglass” breaks down Lamb of God’s 20-year career into three discs, each one packed absolutely full to bursting with songs. For the newcomer, “Hourglass” offers a perfect introduction to Lamb of God’s version of New American thrash-metal.
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Album Review: Semi Precious Weapons debut with glam rock sound
There is little rock'n'roll attitude left in the music industry today. In a world of commercial pop music filling up the Top 40s, it's hard to find a feel for the catchy choruses, lyrics requiring a second listen and the root being all about a glamorous life filled with partying.
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Album review: New Walsh album is as good as it gets
It hasn’t really been that long since hometown hero Orion Walsh last dropped some new music on his home city of Lincoln, Neb.