Category Archives: Album Reviews

Reverie Sound Revue: Reverie Sound Revue

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Louis

Ahhh! Finally! I think it has been almost a month since my last review. Time to get back to work again!! And yet another canadian band, Reverie Sound Revue. The history of their first album is quite peculiar, as they … Continue reading →

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Karkwa: Les Chemins de Verre

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Louis

So Karkwa officially won the 5th Polaris Music prize for their album Les Chemins de Verre. For those who aren’t too familiar with the prize, I would summarize it by saying that it’s a highly prestigious award given each year … Continue reading →

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Apostle of Hustle: National Anthem of Nowhere

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Louis

Apostle of Hustle, Andrew Whiteman’s latest side-project (or is it?), has gone under the radar since its creation in 2001. Dude, wait a second… who’s Andrew Whiteman? Sorry about the lack of precision there. Whiteman is a guitarist/vocalist (probably a … Continue reading →

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The Sword: Warp Riders

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Louis

Often cited as the pioneers of “retro metal”, a genre that incorporates elements from classic heavy metal bands such as Black Sabbath and Deep Purple, and doom and sludge bands like Sleep and Kyuss, the Sword have been promoted to … Continue reading →

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Sleigh Bells – Treats

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Louis

I was told to listen to this album for two reasons. Reason 1: it was supposed to sound like the Ting Tings. And I love the Ting Tings. So why not? Reason 2: it was supposed to be a great … Continue reading →

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Tera Melos – Patagonian Rats

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Louis

Totally coolio!! Way to describe Tera Melos’ new full lenght album, Patagonian Rats, released September 7 on Sargent House. Lead by the genius Nick Reinhart, the three-piece from Roseville, California incorporates a blend of experimental, rock, jazz and even *drum … Continue reading →

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Underrated Albums: Marcy Playground – Shapeshifter

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Louis

Best known for their 1997 hit single “Sex & Candy”, Marcy Playground were quickly labelled as “one-hit wonders”, since no other song on their eponymous debut album charted on the Billboard. That was 1997, the year of OK Computer, Blur, … Continue reading →

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Underrated Albums: Milla – The Divine Comedy

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Louis

Known to the public for her roles in The Fifth Element and Resident Evil, and for her stunning beauty, Milla Jovovich is also a great singer. In fact, she released her first and only album in 1994, before even breaking … Continue reading →

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Autolux: Transit Transit

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Louis

After 2004’s Future Perfect, Autolux’s monster of a debut album, the new kings (and queen) of modern shoegaze (or whatever you call it) are back, and it was all worth the 6 years wait. With Transit Transit, the band continues … Continue reading →

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Chevelle – Sci-Fi Crimes

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Louis

Some bands often need a few years of experience and a couple albums out before they reach considerable mainstream (or not) popularity, e.g. the White Stripes, the Flaming Lips or even QOTSA. While they are nowhere near as popular as … Continue reading →

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