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High on Fire: De Vermis Mysteriisnew
To call High on Fire's sound "punishing" would not be hyperbole. While it may seem unrelenting and repetitive at first, it's a pain that becomes addictive after multiple rotations.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian Mock |
05-11-2012 |
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Sic Alps: Napa Asylumnew
As with labelmates Magik Markers, Oakland, Calif.'s Sic Alps treads such a very fine line between ramshackle, lo-fi scuzz and effortless pop melodies that it's endearing, impressive and fun to guess where things will go next.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian Mock |
02-28-2011 |
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Tags: Napa Asylum, Sic Alps
'Beware' of Bonnie 'Prince' Billynew
Perhaps Will Oldham has gotten too good at what he does, and/or this is just the natural progression of Oldham's voice and technique--but here's hoping the next one doesn't sound so phoned in.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian Mock |
04-29-2009 |
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Love as Laughter Flies Under the Radarnew
Love as Laughter's Sam Jayne may not be well known, but he's a gifted and underrated songwriter.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian Mock |
10-24-2008 |
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