Tag: review
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the crushedvelvets – I Planted, Apollos Watered, But God Kept Making It Grow LP
the crushedvelvets I Planted, Apollos Watered, But God Kept Making It Grow LP (TCV Records) Not every reader of this review will have experienced any kind of skepticism at the current health and validity of rock music, but they can rest assured that it’s coming. In my own case, I remember being in university when…
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Scott Collins – Purple Pain LP
Scott Collins Purple Pain LP (independent) There aren’t many artists making music right now who are capable of introducing themselves as clearly having both their heart on their sleeve as well as a chip clearly on their shoulder, but that’s exactly what Scott Collins does on his Purple Pain LP. From the moment stylus catches…
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Bass Drum Of Death – “Live… And Let Die” LP
Bass Drum Of Death “Live… And Let Die” LP (Cobraside Distribution) Even on first glance at the cover of “Live… And Let Die”, I began to get excited. The cover of the album reminded me of so many other live albums I’d seen before; with a black and white photo and an arguably trite title,…
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Frank Turner – Undefeated LP
Frank Turner Undefeated LP (Xtra Mile Recordings/Dine Alone/The Orchard) After releasing nine albums in seventeen years (and that’s just the studio albums – there are more comps and live albums that have appeared, as well), many fans may have a bit of difficulty getting excited about a new Frank Turner album. Granted, the singer has…
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The Low Budgets – Leave Us A Loan LP
The Low Budgets Leave Us A Loan (Picture Disc reissue) LP (Schuylkill Records) Alright, the fact is that not every punk rock record is golden. Any fan of the music can begrudgingly admit that, and every fan should – because it is the definition or critical thinking. The first step to truly appreciating any music…
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Various Artists – For Family And Flag Volume 2 LP
Various Artists For Family And Flag Volume 2 LP (Pirates Press Records) While it took a little longer for Pirates Press to return to their For Family and Flag series than anyone likely expected [Volume One of the comp was originally released in 2020 –ed], there’s no question that the label couldn’t have picked a…
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The Vapids – Revenge Therapy LP
The Vapids Revenge Therapy LP (independent) Beyond a certain point, it’s understandable how fans of any given punk band lower their expectations of new albums, when they’re announced. Part of that might have to do with the age of the band playing a role; whether they admit it or not, fans of four-chord punk expect…
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Spencer Burton – North Wind LP
Spencer Burton North Wind LP (Dine Alone Records) Since going solo in 2010 with Grey Kingdom (his project following the first lapse in Attack In Black’s activity), there’s no question that Spencer Burton has successfully developed an excellent and unique authoritative voice both as a singer and songwriter – but the greatest surprises have come…
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Volores – Ages LP
Volores Ages LP (Broken Stag Records) It may come as a surprise, but there’s a reason that I elected to review Ace Of Wands’ newest LP and Ages by Volores back-to-back: the albums feel like the work of two bands who could easily share a stage or a tour together. Both bands’ sounds feature a…
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mssv – Human Reaction LP
mssv Human Reaction LP (Big Ego Records) While Mike Watt’s early career was defined by the bassist’s time with The Minutemen, it can’t be denied that since the end of The Minutemen, Watt has been viewed as a solo entity. That isn’t to say that the bassist hasn’t played with other bands since then (there…