Punch Drunk V – Review

September 20, 2004

In previous incarnations of this series, there’ve been a few stinkers that snuck past security, but Volume V is a pure winner.

Thingmaker – Review

September 20, 2004

NRA and New Bomb Turks lead the punk pack in visceral throwback punk. The Wildhearts power up a Cheap Trick/Bay City Rollers fusion.

For Stars – It Falls Apart – Review

September 13, 2004

This was supposed to be For Stars’ major label debut. I can’t imagine something this exquisite and rapturous coming out on, let’s say, Jive or MCA.

Fall Of The Leafe – Volvere – Review

September 13, 2004

Evolving evermore, these enigmatic Finns have transformed into a blasting rock act amidst Paradise Lost, mid-paced Metallica, Sentenced, and Dream Theater.

Komeda – Kokomemedada – Review

September 13, 2004

Komeda indulges in clean and pretty electro-pop that just screams of their Scandinavian heritage. Think The Postal Service fronted by a puppy.

Battles – EP C – Review

September 13, 2004

Uses instruments associated with rock (electric guitars, keyboards, and heavy drums) to create a sound that owes more to free jazz pioneers than Black Sabbath.

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