AltWeeklies Wire
Ashia Experiments on 'Pay to be Loved'new
The new artist Ashia has a unique sound that is not really in any category. It's not jazz or improvisation, and it has more sounds than experimental music.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
03-12-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Ashia, Pay to be Loved
Further Down Brings the Classic Rocknew
It's good to hear new bands going back to the tried-and-true combination of lots of lead guitar, rockin' bass, powerhouse drumming and consistent rock vocals.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: 7 Years Hard Luck, Further Down
'Egghead' is a Unique CDnew
This music is mostly acoustic-based with accompanying instruments that fall somewhere between Cat Stevens and James Taylor.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
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Good Tunes, Strong Melodiesnew
Joey Witham has a unique individual sound that seems to be a blend of Christian Rock and contemporary pop/Rock.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Great Homesickness, Joey Witham
Doug Munro is a Phenomenal Guitaristnew
His style reflects the influence of flamenco, jazz and bossa nova. You can hear elements of his influences such as Segovia and Al Di Meola.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
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'Draw' Has a Driving Soundnew
The Details have a new, catchy sound that combines elements of contemporary pop and alternative rock to achieve a uniqueness.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
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Keith Marks Keeps Funky Flute Playing Alivenew
Keith Marks is a very accomplished flautist in his own right. His playing reminds me of a Lalo Schifrin movie soundtrack or Chris Wood, who played with Steve Winwood and Dave Mason of the band Traffic.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Foreign Funk, Keith Marks
The Jazz Singer Taeko is a Unique Artistnew
She has her own individual singing style that sounds similar to Sade and Barbara Streisand.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
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'Cody's Dream' is Country Noirnew
Not for the upbeat, Mark Pickerel's album illustrates solemn, descriptive stories with emotional fervor.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
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The David Finck Quartet Has a Great Jazz Soundnew
Future Day is great jazz by musicians who can play at breakneck speed.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
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Marianne Keith Has a Contemporary Sound with Pop Overtonesnew
Beautiful Distraction provides the kind of catchy pop you expect to hear in heavy rotation on the radio.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
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'Light and Blood' is Grand Country Bluesnew
When music has reached a point where it doesn't sound like anything current, that is a good sign it will sound cool.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
02-27-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Bret Mosley, Light and Blood
Aiden is an Alternative Band with a Different Soundnew
It seems to be a blend of punk rock with contemporary alternative, similar to bands such as My Chemical Romance and others.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
09-18-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Aiden, Conviction
'Love and Anxiety' is Almost Like Folk Musicnew
Sleeper Car reminds me of the Flying Burrito Brothers and the Marshall Tucker Band.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
09-18-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Love and Anxiety, Sleeper Car
'Comets' Blends Techno and Rocknew
In a move fitting of a band named after an ancient technical question, VHS or Beta seems to have fused '80s techno with contemporary rock to create an individual sound that reflects this bands' musicianship.
Metro Spirit |
Rich McCracken |
09-18-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bring on the Comets, VHS or Beta
