Tag: Exile On Mainstream

Wino & Conny Ochs – Heavy Kingdom

The first Wino unplugged record was a neat little novelty, but even with a guest star on this one, I’d say it’s still one too many. Frankly, I can’t even see this tiding me over till the new Saint Vitus record comes out.

February 22, 2012
Rising – To Solemn Ash

If you dig Torche, Mastodon, Baroness, Kylesa and the like, then you will dig this to a degree I’m sure.

February 16, 2012
Some sounds from the stoner/doom underground…

So, before I get into my top albums of the year, it’s time for some Christmas cleaning. These reviews have been sitting on my hard drive for a while, and chances are you haven’t heard of most of these bands–but some of them are worth checking out.

December 10, 2011
Wino – Adrift

Although I’ve got no grading scale or any reference points when it comes to acoustic folk, I will say that if you worship Wino, you’ll want this.

January 18, 2011