From start to finish “Abominator” is pedal to the metal energy!
CD Review: HIM “Tears on Tape”
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Both long time listeners and more casual fans of the band will easily be able to pick this album up and find something if not everything to like
CD Review: Face to Face “Three Chords and Half a Truth”
May 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
From casual listener to fanatical fan “Three Chords and Half a Truth” has a little something for everyone.
CD Review “Evil Dead: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack – Deluxe Extended Edition”
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I am not embarrassed that this score made my ass jump off my chair when I was listening
CD Review: Volbeat “Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies”
May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Don’t get me wrong “Outlaw Gentlemen and Shady Ladies” is not a bad album per say. However it caught me a little off guard as I was not expecting such a fluffy, pop laced album.
CD Review “Mark Twain: Words & Music”
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Voices on this project include Jimmy Buffett (as Huck Finn), Garrison Keillor (as the narrator), Clint Eastwood (as Mark Twain) and Angela Lovell (as Susy Clemens).
CD Review: Michael Bublé “To Be Loved”
April 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you are a fan of Bublé, you will not be disappointed at all
CD Review: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas & Mark Stone “The Runaway Bunny, The Story of Babar and Goodnight Moon”
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I can see this CD being a must-listen with my daughter as she grows up.
CD Review: Alan Cumming “The Head that Wears a Crown”
April 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Allan Cumming delivers Shakespeare’s words so flawlessly and with such force that he knocks it out of the park track after track.
CD Review: Newsted “Metal” EP
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
All four tracks featured on “Metal” are blistering rock tunes over flowing with Motorhead like grit
CD Review: Skid Row “United World Rebellion- Chapter One” EP
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Though the band may look a little different these days their style and attitude remains the same.
CD Review: Terror “Live By The Code”
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Honest and in your face Terror pulls no punches with their latest release.
CD Review: Sevendust “Black Out The Sun”
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
A much darker sounding and heavier hitting album than we have heard from Sevendust in the past.
CD Review: Oleander “Something Beautiful”
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Each of the 11 tracks on “Something Beautiful” seems to be on the verge of being a hit.
CD Review: Brad Paisley “Wheelhouse”
April 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I can’t believe I am about to say this but I really hated this album
CD Review: A Sound of Thunder “Time’s Arrow”
April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Holy shit! Those are the first words that came through my head when listening to this album.
CD Review “Jurassic Park: 20th Anniversary” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
John Williams’ score for “Jurassic Park” was always one of my all-time favorite score…and now it sounds ever better than it ever has.
CD Review: Blake Shelton “Based on a True Story…”
March 28, 2013 by Leave a Comment
He should start getting ready to clean up the Grammy awards with this new album for sure!
CD Review: Rob Zombie “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor”
March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Though the title “Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor” is quite a mouth full the album continues the long tradition of Zombie albums that date back to the late 80’s
CD Review: Buckcherry “Confessions”
February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Progression and change can be good as long as it doesn’t alienate your core fans at the same time and sadly I have a feeling “Confessions” may leave a few people disappointed.
CD Review: The Tossers “The Emerald City”
February 22, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This will be the bands first studio album in 4 years and is packed with 14 upbeat numbers that will have you up on your feet in no time
CD Review: Bullet For My Valentine “Temper Temper”
February 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This album is the band’s best attempt to date!
CD Review: Black Veil Brides “Wretched and Divine- The Story of the Wild Ones”
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Maybe be too much of a departure from the sound that brought the band in to the mainstream it shouldn’t be totally discredited
CD Review: Hatebreed “The Divinity of Purpose”
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“The Divinity of Purpose” features 12 all new tracks that are bubbling over with brutality.
CD Review: Anthrax “Anthems” EP
January 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I was quite pleased with what I heard on “Anthems”
CD Review: Dropkick Murphys “Signed and Sealed in Blood”
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Signed and Sealed in Blood” may be a bit too much of a departure from the bands punk rock roots for some listeners however; it’s great to watch a band like Dropkick Murphys progress with the ever changing musical climate.
CD Review: A Sound of Thunder “Queen of Hell EP”
January 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
If you are a metal fan, there is no way in hell that this album won’t get you rocking out! Get those devil horns because you are going to need them!
CD Review “Les Misérables: Highlights From The Motion Picture Soundtrack”
January 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
The best part of this entire soundtrack is Russell Crowe
CD Review: Hollywood Undead “Notes from the Underground”
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Hollywood Undead “Notes from the Underground” A&M Records/Octone Producers: Griffin Boice, Danny Lohner, S*A*M, Sluggo Tracks: 11 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars The masked rock/rap group known as Hollywood Undead is back with their latest offering titled “Notes From The Underground”. The album is the follow up to the groups 2011 release “American [...]
CD Review “TRON: Uprising” (Music from and Inspired by the Series)
December 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
Composer: Joseph Trapanese Release Date: January 8, 2013 Label: Walt Disney Records Total Length: 1:15:42 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars If you are looking expecting Daft Punk’s score from “TRON: Legacy”, you might be disappointed, but this is the closest thing to it. The composer for “TRON: Uprising” is Joseph Trapanese, who worked with [...]
CD Review “Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained” – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
December 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained” Various Artists Release Date: December 18, 2012 Tracks: 23 Label: Universal Republic Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I have been a Quentin Tarantino fan film since day one. His films also come with the most interesting music and his soundtracks never let down. ”Django Unchained” is definitely no different. It [...]
CD Review “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Special Edition)
December 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer: Howard Shore: Original Release Date: December 11, 2012 Number of Discs: 2 Format: Special Edition Label: WaterTower Music Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars If you are a fan of “The Lord of the Rings” scores, then I am sure that you do not even need my thoughts for ”The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”. [...]
CD Review: Ernest James Zydeco “3 Steps From La La”
December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ernest James Zydeco 3 Steps From La La Jam Rat Records 11 tracks Running Time 44 Minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Ernest James Zydeco’s 3rd Album “3 Steps From La La” is a rhythm heavy upbeat album that hits on all tracks with its Big Easy Cajun roots music. Ernest James Zydeco [...]
CD Review: James Taylor “James Taylor At Christmas (Extra Tracks)”
November 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
James Taylor “James Taylor At Christmas” Label: Universal Music Enterprises Tracks: 14 Release Date: October 30, 2012 Running Time: 50 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “James Taylor At Christmas” was released back in 2006 and it is being released this year with two new tracks. The first track is Taylor’s French rendition [...]
CD Review: John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John “This Christmas”
November 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John “This Christmas” Label: Universal Music Enterprises Tracks: 13 Release Date: November 13, 2012 Running Time: 44 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John are back. It has been 35 years since their last duet “You’re The One That I Want” in “Grease”. The track in [...]
CD Review “Skyfall: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Author: Thomas Newman Release Date: October 22, 2012 Label: Sony Classical Tracks: 30 Running Time: 77 minutes Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars 2012 brings us the 50th anniversary of 007 James Bond. When it comes to James Bond, the music have always been so important. The theme songs are always memorable and epic. But [...]
CD Review “Lincoln: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
November 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer: John Williams Release Date: November 6, 2012 Label: Sony Classical Tracks: 17 Running Time: 55 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Lincoln” is composed and conducted by the legendary John Williams, also long time collaborator with Steven Spielberg. I feel that the album really captures the essence of the movie. It is [...]
CD Review: MxPx “Plans Within Plans”
October 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
MxPx “Plans Within Plans” Rock City Records Tracks: 13 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Plans Within Plans” is the 9th studio album by the pop punk band MxPx. The album is the follow up release to the bands 2007 release “Secret Weapon”. The album features 13 new tracks and is the band’s debut [...]
CD Review “Cloud Atlas: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
October 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer(s): Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek, Reinhold Heil Release Date: November 6, 2012 Label: Water Tower Music Tracks: 23 Running Time: 78 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars I have been following this film since day 1 of its production. I had a buddy of mine that worked on the film, so I have [...]
CD Review: Dethklok “The Dethlabum III”
October 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dethklok “The Dethlabum III” Label: Williams Street Producer: Brendon Small, Ulrich Wild Release Date: October 16, 2012 Tracks: 12 Running Time: 51 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars If you are a fan of Adult Swim’s animated series “Metalocalypse”, then like myself, you should be eagerly anticipating this album. “Dethalbum II” was released [...]
CD Review: Blake Shelton “Cheers, it’s Christmas”
October 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Blake Shelton “Cheers, it’s Christmas” Release Date: October 2, 2012 Label: Warner Bros. Running Time: 42 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars In my early years, I would never be caught dead listening to country music. In the last five years or so though, I have changed that tune quite a bit. Blake [...]
CD Review “A Christmas Story: The Musical”
October 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Music and Lyrics: Benj Pasek and Justin Paul World Premiere Recording Release Date: October 22, 2012 Tracks: 18 Label: Masterworks Broadway Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars What is the holidays without “A Christmas Story”? This film has been the highlight of all of my holiday seasons since I was a young kid. You [...]
Vinyl Review “The Rolling Stones: Some Girls – Live In Texas”
October 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Rolling Stones “Some Girls – Live In Texas” Release Date: September 11, 2012 Number of Discs: 3 Label: Eagle Rock Entertainment Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars If you are a fan of The Rolling Stones, then you already know and love “Some Girls – Live in Texas” from ’78. It is [...]
CD Review: The Casualties “Resistance”
September 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Casualties “Resistance” Seasons of Mist Tracks: 15 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Resistance” is the latest release from NYC punk band The Casualties. The album is the bands 9th full length release and is the follow up to the bands popular 2009 release “We Are All We Have”. “Resistance” is being released [...]
CD Review: Green Day “Uno!”
September 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Green Day “Uno!” Reprise Records Producer: Rob Cavallo/Green Day Tracks: 12 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Uno!” is the 9th and latest studio release from the East Bay punk/pop band Green Day. The album is also the first in a trilogy of albums by the band that will be released over the course [...]
CD Review: Rob Zombie “Mondo Sex Head”
September 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rob Zombie “Mondo Sex Head” Universal Producer: Jason Bentley Tracks: 13 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Mondo Sex Head” is the latest release from musician/director Rob Zombie. The album features 13 remixed Zombie classics which were produced by Jason Bentley. Though the album does not feature any new material per say each of [...]
CD Review: Tremonti “All I Was”
September 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tremonti “All I Was” Fret 12 Producer: Michael Baskette Tracks: 12 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “All I Was” is the debut solo release from Creed/Alter Bridge guitarist Mark Tremonti. The album is being released via Fret 12 records and was produced by Michael “Elvis” Baskette (Incubus, Stone Temple Pilots). Take everything you [...]
CD Review: Vision of Disorder “The Cursed Remain Cursed”
September 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Vision of Disorder The Cursed Remain Cursed Candlelight Records Producer: Will Putney Release Date: September 18, 2012 Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars I have been a fan of VOD since 1996 and I remember, like it was yesterday, listening to them on the school bus every single day on….cassette…that’s right kiddies. [...]
CD Review: Francesca Battistelli “Christmas”
September 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Francesca Battistelli “Christmas” Release Date: October 16, 2012 Tracks: 11 Label: Fervent Records Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Francesca Battistelli is one of the notable rising stars in music today. She only entered the spotlight in 2008 and has earned a Grammy nomination (Best Gospel Performance) and has over 700,000 in album sales [...]
CD Review: Edie Adams “The Edie Adams Christmas Album: Featuring Ernie Kovacs (1952)”
September 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Edie Adams “The Edie Adams Christmas Album: Featuring Ernie Kovacs (1952)” Release Date: October 9th, 2012 Label: Omnivore Recordings Tracks: 15 Running Time: 29 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Omnivore Recordings is the label behind releasing this gem of a Christmas record. Edie Adams sings the best Christmas tracks along with Ernie [...]
CD Review: Lynyrd Skynyrd “Last of a Dyin’ Breed”
August 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lynyrd Skynyrd Last of a Dyin’ Breed Release Date: August 21, 2012 Label: Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud Records Tracks: 11 Running Time: 43 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars Pronounced “leh-nerd skin nerd”, I have been a member of the Skynyrd Nation for the last 20 years. When I was approached to review [...]
CD Review “Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Present: Lawless – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
August 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Lawless: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Distributed by: Sony Masterworks Release Date: August 28, 2012 Tracks: 14 Running Time: 39 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Nick Cave & Warren Ellis have collaborated on many films including “The Proposition”, “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” [...]
CD Review: Order of Nine “Seventh Year of the Broken Mirror”
August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Order of Nine “Seventh Year of the Broken Mirror” Nightmare Records Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars Originally formed under the name Templar, the Pennsylvania based band Order of Nine are back with “Seventh Year of the Broken Mirror”. The album is the follow up to the bands 2008 release “A Means [...]
CD Review: Fozzy “Sin and Bones”
August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Fozzy “Sin and Bones” Century Media Records Producer: Rich Ward Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Sin and Bones” is the 5th full length release from the heavy metal band Fozzy. Fronted by WWE super star Chris Jericho and backed by Rich Ward, Frank Fontsere, Paul Di Leo and Billy Grey the [...]
CD Review: Close to Home “Momentum”
August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Close to Home “Momentum” Artery Recordings Producer: Andrew Wade Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars “Momentum” is the 3rd and latest release from the Cincinnati Ohio based band Close to Home. For those unfamiliar with the post-hardcore group consisting of Josh Wells, Andrew DeNeef, JJ Cooper and Travis Hartman the group has [...]
CD Review: Blaqk Audio “Bright Black Heaven”
August 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
Blaqk Audio “Bright Black Heaven” Superball Music Tracks: 12 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Bright Black Heaven” is the latest release from synth-pop group Blaqk Audio which consists of AFI lead singer Davey Havok and guitarist Jade Puget. “Bright Black Heaven” is the follow up to the groups 2007 debut release “CexCells”. The [...]
CD Review “JT Hodges: JT Hodges”
August 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
JT Hodges JT Hodges Release Date: August 21st 2012 Label: Show Dog Universal Music 11 Tracks 35 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars I had the privileged of interviewing JT in person last year and he was one of the nicest and humbled guys in the business. You can just tell that his [...]
CD Review “The Dark Knight Rises: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”
August 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer: Hans Zimmer Release Date: July 17, 2012 Label: WaterTower Music Tracks: 15 Running Time: 43 minutes Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Hans Zimmer has worked on every score in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy along with James Newton Howard. On “The Dark Knight Rises”, he takes this task on solo. It ended up [...]
CD Review: Staind “Live from Mohegan Sun”
July 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Staind “Live from Mohegan Sun” Armoury Records Tracks: 16 Total Running Time: 74 minutes Our Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Listening to the 16 tracks that make up “Live from Mohegan Sun” is like having 16 consecutive meals comprised of nothing but lunch meats. Sure…it’s pretty yummy at first, but you quickly get to [...]
CD Review: Emilie Autumn “Fight Like a Girl”
July 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Emilie Autumn Fight Like a Girl Producer: Emilie Autumn Release Date: July 24, 2012 Tracks: 17 Running Time: 62 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars If you are aware of Emilie Autumn and her unique sound, then you are in a real treat for “Fight Like a Girl”. If not then get ready [...]
CD Review: Attika 7 “Blood of My Enemies”
July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Attika 7 “Blood of My Enemies” Rocket Science Producer: MudRock Tracks: 13 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars “Blood of My Enemies” is the debut release from the hard rock/ metal group Attika 7. The group consists of former Biohazard singer/bassist Evan Seinfeld, former Static-X bassist Tony Campos and famed motorcycle build/guitarist Rusty Coones. [...]
Blu-ray/CD Review “Jimmy Buffett: Welcome to Fin City – Live in Las Vegas 2011″
July 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Starring: Jimmy Buffett Release Date: June 19, 2012 Number of Discs: 2 Tracks: 15 Running Time: Label: Mailboat Records Blu-ray Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars CD Score: 4 out of 5 stars I have been a life-long Jimmy Buffett fan, although only seeing him live for the first time earlier this year. Living in [...]
CD Review “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” Soundtrack
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer: Henry Jackman Label: Sony Classical Release Date: July 3, 2012 Tracks: 22 Running Time: 41 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars When you watch the trailer to “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”, you find yourself with a nerdy smiling peaking out the whole time. That is what I also found myself doing while [...]
CD Review “The Amazing Spider-Man” Soundtrack
July 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer: James Horner Label: Sony Classical Release Date: July 3, 2012 Tracks: 20 Running Time: 73 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars When it comes to “Spider-Man” the score is very important. The film is a big-budget super-hero action film but it also has a very senitive side to it, especially with this [...]
CD Review: Vampires Everywhere! “Hell Bound and Heartless”
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Vampires Everywhere! “Hell Bound and Heartless” Hollywood Waste Records Producer: Cyanide Productions Tracks: 16 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Hell Bound and Heartless” is the second first full length release from the gothic infused metal band Vampires Everywhere! The album is being released on Hollywood Waste Records and features 16 tracks that were [...]
CD Review: Spineshank “Anger Denial Acceptance”
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Spineshank “Anger Denial Acceptance” Century Media Tracks: 13 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Anger Denial Acceptance” is the latest release from the Grammy nominated metal band Spineshank. The album is being released via Century Media Records and features 13 new tracks. “Anger Denial Acceptance”is the follow up release to the bands 2003 album [...]
CD Review: Shadows Fall “Fire From the Sky”
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shadows Fall “Fire From the Sky” Razor & Tie Producer: Adam Dutkiewicz Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Fire From the Sky” is the 7th release from Massachusetts metalers Shadows Falls. The album is the follow up to the bands 2009 release titled “Retribution”. “Fire From the Sky” is being released via [...]
CD Review: Lions Lions “To Carve Our Names”
June 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lions Lions “To Carve Our Names” Hollywood Waste Records Producer: Shep Goodman and Aaron Accetta Tracks: 11 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “To Carve Our Names” is the latest release from the post-hardcore band Lions Lions. The album is being released via Hollywood Waste Records and features 11 tracks that were produced by [...]
CD Reviews “Chelsea Grin, Spider Rockets and White Chapel”
June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Adam reviews the latest releases from Spider Rockets, Chelsea Grin and White Chapel
CD Reviews “Architect UK, Miss May I and Rise to Remain”
June 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Adam talks about the latest albums from Architect UK, Miss May I and Rise to Remain
CD Review: Rush “Clockwork Angels”
June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rush “Clockwork Angels” Release Date: June 12, 2012 Label: Roadrunner Records Tracks: 12 Running Time: 67 minutes Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars I have been a fan of Rush for many many years and I have also seen them perform live more times than I can count. They are easily one of my [...]
CD Review: Sophie B. Hawkins “The Crossing”
June 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sophie B. Hawkins “The Crossing” Release Date: June 19, 2012 Label: Lightyear Tracks: 17 Running Time: 67 minutes Our Score: 1 out of 5 stars Whew, this CD was hard to get through just one. I don’t know how they let this one be released. I am definitely a fan of Sophie B. Hawkins’ earlier [...]
CD Review “Men in Black 3″
June 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer: Danny Elfman Label: Sony Masterworks Release Date: May 29, 2012 Tracks: 22 Running Time: 54 minutes Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars Danny Elfman is one of my favorite composers of all-time. He has such a unique sound and when you hear his scores you know right away it is his work. It [...]
CD Review: Otherwise “True Love Never Dies”
June 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Otherwise “True Love Never Dies” Century Media Producer: Jay Baumgardner Tracks: 14 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “True Love Never Dies” is the debut release from the hard rock band Otherwise. The 5 piece Las Vegas based band consists of Adrian Patrick- Lead Vocals, Ryan Patrick- Guitar/Vocals, Flavio Ivan- Bass/Vocals, Corky Gainsford- Drums/Vocals [...]
CD Review: The Great Commission “Firework EP”
June 1, 2012 by 1 Comment
The Great Commission “Firework EP” ANGR/Century Media Tracks: 6 Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars The “Firework EP” is the latest release from the Riverside, California band The Great Commission. The EP features 5 acoustic renditions of songs which were originally included on the bands 2011 full length album titled “Heavy Worship”. The EP [...]
CD Review: The Cory Smoot Experiment “When Worlds Collide”
May 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Cory Smoot Experiment “When Worlds Collide” Metal Blade Records Producer: Cory Smoot Tracks: 12 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “When Worlds Collide” is the posthumous album release from former GWAR guitarist Cory Smoot aka “Flattus Maximus”. Smoot passed away earlier this year while on tour with GWAR from a pre-existing heart condition. [...]
CD Review: Foreigner “Alive & Rockin’”
May 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Foreigner Alive & Rockin’ Eagle Rock Entertainment Release Date: May 29, 2012 Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars I would like to consider myself a huge Foreigner fan. I recently saw them perform this past Spring and SeaWorld Orlando and they put on a hell of a live show. This album was [...]
CD Review: Deep Purple “Total Abandon: Australia ‘99″
May 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Deep Purple “Total Abandon: Australia ‘99” Eagle Rock Entertainment Tracks: 12 Running Time: 73 minutes Our Rating: 4 out of 5 stars I doubt I’d still be playing guitar if it wasn’t for “Smoke On the Water”. As a young kid, I expected to pick up a Stratocaster and immediately rock. It didn’t work out [...]
CD Review: Tenacious D “Rize Of The Fenix”
May 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
“Rize of the Fenix” is a travel back to the bands roots and with out a doubt delivers the goods. The D is back and better than ever!
CD Review: Rick Hornyak “Marigold”
May 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rick Hornyak “Marigold” Produced by: Rick Hornyak 11 tracks Running time: 45 mins Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars It was about three songs in, on the second listening of Rick Hornyak’s new CD, “Marigold,” that I put my finger on how to best describe his sound. The Austin, Texas resident, by way of [...]
CD Review: Rise Against “EndGame”
April 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rise Against “EndGame” DGC/Interscope Producer: Bill Stevenson, Jason Livermore Tracks: 12 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “Endgame” is the 7th studio album from the punk rock band Rise Against. The album is the follow up release to the bands successful “Appeal to Reason” album. Produced by Bill Stevenson and Jason Livermore and released [...]
CD Review: Sweet “New York Connection”
April 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Sweet “New York Connection” Produced by: Andy Scott 11 tracks Running Time: 40 minutes Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars From the moment this CD kicks off, it rocks mega hard and doesn’t let up until the CD ends. The Sweet are well known their Glam Rock during the 70-80′s and though still they [...]
CD Review: Hung “Hung”
April 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hung “Hung” The End Records/ReThink Records Producer: Andy Abel/Ryan Kelly Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Hung” is the debut release from the New York based progressive metal band Hung. The band consists of Dmitry Kostitsyn- vocals, Lyris Hung- electric violin, Evil Jon- guitar, Sam Roon- bass and Kenny Grohowski- drums. Together [...]
CD Review: Jeff Loomis “Plains of Oblivion”
April 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Jeff Loomis “Plains of Oblivion” Century Media Records Producer: Aaron Smith Tracks: 10 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Plains of Oblivion” is the second solo release from Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis. The album hosts a variety of musicians such as former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman. The album is being released via Century Media [...]
CD Review “Brendon Small’s Galaktikon”
April 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Brendon Small “Galaktikon” Producer: Ulrich Wild Tracks: 9 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Galaktikon” is the first solo release from “Metalocalypse” master mind Brendon Small. Produced by Ulrich Wild “Galaktikon” is a concept album based around a superhero’s divorce and the subsequent kidnapping of his ex-wife. Each of the nine tracks are arranged [...]
CD Review: The Cult “Choice of Weapon”
April 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Cult “Choice of Weapon” Producer: Chris Gross/Bob Rock Cooking Vinyl Tracks: 14 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Choice of Weapon” is the latest release from the British rock band The Cult. The album is the bands ninth studio album and is the follow up to the 2007 album “Born into This”. “Choice [...]
CD Review: “Titanic: Collector’s Anniversary Edition”
April 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Composer/Conductor: James Horner Release Date: March 26, 2012 Number of Discs: 4 Running Time Label: Sony Masterworks Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars With the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic launch and the 15th anniversary and re-release in 3D of James Cameron’s film, I can’t seem you get enough of “Titanic”. [...]
CD Review “Merrell Fankhauser: The Best of Merrell Fankhauser”
April 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Merrell Fankhauser The Best of Merrell Fankhauser Release Date: July 5, 2011 Number of Discs: 2 Format: Import Label: Gonzo Multimedia Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Merrell Frankhauser is one of the most unique singers I have ever come across. His look is a mix between Jimmy Buffett and Jeff Bridges. This best [...]
Concert Review “Shadows Fall, Station 58, Syracuse, NY”
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shadows Fall, Maps of War, Spire, All That Is Sacred, One Step From Falling Date: Friday, February 17th 2012 Venue: Station 58, Syracuse, NY Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars Shadows Fall came to the intimate Station 58 venue in Syracuse, NY on February 17th and performed to a near capacity crowd. The band [...]
CD Review: The Devastated “Devil’s Messenger”
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Devastated “Devil’s Messenger” Century Media Records Producer: Chris Eck Tracks: 12 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Devil’s Messenger” is the first release from Southern California’s The Devastated a band whose line up consists of former Impending Doom and Oblige members. Their album is being released via Century Media Records and features 12 [...]
CD Review: Municipal Waste “The Fatal Feast: Waste in Space”
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Municipal Waste “The Fatal Feast: Waste in Space” Nuclear Blast Records Producer: Municipal Waste Tracks: 16 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars “The Fatal Feast: Waste in Space” is the fifth album from the Richmond, VA thrash band Municipal Waste. The band consists of Tony Foresta- Vocals, Ryan Waste- Guitar/Vocals, LandPhil- Bass/Vocal and Dave [...]
CD Review: 3 Inches of Blood “Long Live Heavy Metal”
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
3 Inches of Blood “Long Live Heavy Metal” Century Media Records Producer: Terry “Sho” Murray Tracks: 12 Our Score: 2.5 out of 5 stars “Long Live Heavy Metal” is the newest album from the Canadian heavy metal band 3 Inches of Blood. The bands 5th full length album was produced by Terry “Sho” Murray and [...]
CD Review: Neal Smith “Kill$mith Two”
March 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Neal Smith “Kill$mith Two” Kachina Records Producer: Neal Smith, Peter Catucci Tracks: 12 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “Kill$mith Two” is the second full length album put out by former Alice Cooper drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neal Smith. The album is the follow up to Smith’s previous release titled [...]
CD Review: Nils Lofgren “Old School”
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nils Lofgren “Old School” Vision Music Inc. Produced by: Nils Lofgren, Brian Christian Tracks: 12 Our Score: 2 out of 5 stars “Old School” is the newest solo release from Neil Young/E Street Band guitarist Nils Lofgren. The album is the being released via Vision Music Inc. and features 12 new original songs produced by [...]
CD Review: Dropkick Murphys “Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition”
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dropkick Murphys “Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition” Born and Bred Records Producer: Ted Hutt Live Recording: Michael Lapierre Disc 1 / Tracks: 13 Disc 2 / Tracks: 18 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition” is the latest release from the Irish tinged punk [...]
CD Review: Caliban “I Am Nemesis”
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Caliban “I Am Nemesis” Century Media Producer: Benny Richter, Marc Goertz Tracks: 12 Our Score: 3 out of 5 stars “I Am Nemesis” is the 8th studio album from heavy metal group Caliban. The group hails from the Ruhr area of Germany and consists of Andreas Doener- vocals, Marc Goertz- guitar, Patrick Grun- drums, Denis [...]
CD Review “Once- The New Musical: Original Cast Recording”
March 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Once: The New Musical Original Cast Recording Release Date: March 13, 2012 Label: Masterworks Broadway Tracks: 13 Running Time: 45 minutes Our Score: 4.5 out of 5 stars The Academy Award-winning film, “Once” is one of my favorite films. The music in the film is so amazing and in fact, I have had the soundtrack [...]
CD Review: Marco Machera “One Time, Somewhere”
March 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Marco Machera “One Time, Somewhere” Innsbruck Records Tracks: 9 Running Time: 34 minutes Our Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Imagine an album that has elements of King Crimson, Tom Petty, Nirvana, Mike Oldfield, and – just for good measure – some Ennio Morricone. Got all that? Now imagine blending all of it together and [...]
CD Review: Ned Evett “Treehouse”
March 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ned Evett “Treehouse” Raging Krill Records Running Time: 50 minutes Tracks: 14 Our Rating: 3 out of 5 stars Ned Evett’s “Treehouse” serves up a hearty bowlful of Americana that, while largely satisfying , could use a little more garnish. The entire album more than readily displays Evett’s full menu of guitar styles allows him [...]
CD Review “A Tribute to John Williams: An 80th Birthday Celebration”
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Conductor: John Williams Composer: John Williams Label: Sony Music Masterworks Release Date: February 28, 2012 Tracks: 15 Running Time: 68 minutes Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars Who doesn’t love the scores from John Williams. He is such a legend with his music. The new collection is a celebration of Williams’ 80th birthday and [...]
