Chicago’s Tenki blends the basic clean guitar sound with horns, keyboards, violas, banjos, and even a koto to create a sound reminiscent of Built to Spill.
Look for a few twists in the tale this time, King Diamond, for his 11th solo album adding occasional female vocals (Livia Zita), more guitar soloing, and a DVD.
After a two year hiatus and the departure of Chris Peterson, Rhys Fulber returns to fill in and helps Bill Leeb deliver the 14th Front Line Assembly album.
Like on Silence is Sexy, the perceived violence found in earlier recordings is almost completely gone. In its place is a restless peace and a cold confidence.
A thuggish power trio that reminds me of Smell the Magic-era L7. I know, lazy to compare a female rock band to another, but the comparison is apt, I promise.