Saint Vitus – self-titled
It’s a good thing that Saint Vitus spent a couple years out on the road with Scott Reagers back in the fold before heading…
Reviews
Doomstress – Sleep Among the Dead
While not completely underground (they’ve played almost every major U.S. doomfest over the past few years), Doomstress has managed to fly under my radar…
Dead Kennedys – DK40 (3CD)
Every fan knows that punk rock has had a fantastic relationship and tradition with bootleg records, and that tradition has now broken into the…
Membranes – What Nature Gives… Nature Takes Away
Sometimes, I get to review an album that reminds me of why I love music, of why I love writing about it, and why…
Nebula – Holy Shit
Nebula might be Exhibit A of why it’s better to burn out than to fade away. After establishing themselves at the forefront of the…
Beastwars – IV
The band that put New Zealand on the doom-metal map is back with their fourth full-length effort. IV sees Beastwars return with another platter…
Atala – The Bearer of Light
Maybe it’s because they’re from the middle of nowhere, but I feel that California desert doom trio Atala never gets the respect they deserve….
The Ratchets – First Light LP
Anyone who has followed my contributions to this column likely already knows and understands that, while my coverage of vinyl records is very format-focused,…
Baker Gurvitz Army – Since Beginning: The Albums 1974-1976
Once again Esoteric must be applauded for releasing a superb box-set that is not just a pleasure to listen to but also historically important….
The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem – four-album collection (1963-1967)
In Person At Carnegie Hall / Recorded Live In Ireland / In Concert / Freedom’s Sons One of my earliest childhood memories is listening…