Peter Gabriel – Growing Up Live – Review

May 23, 2004

Effortless and graceful, filled to the brim with his trademark melancholy. When “Red Rain” or the classic “In Your Eyes” hit your ears, all the hairs on your body stand up. The crashing crescendos, the impeccable playing of his backing band (including his very talented daughter, Melanie, on backup vocals), and the tasteful use of electronic flourishes render sights and sounds that we the fans have known all along.

Opeth – Lamentations – Review

May 23, 2004

You see the band creating, thinking real hard, in the studio, emulating the old ways, which, unfortunately for the band’s health, included recording in a “classic prog” studio, a process which almost killed the band.

Theft, Arson, Vice, Murder and Death – Review

May 23, 2004

Not really a label compilation since the majority of the 22 tracks are not by Traktor7 artists. I’ll assume it reflects the tastes and personalities of the folks behind the label. The most eclectic compilation I’ve ever heard.

Noisy Compilation – Review

May 23, 2004

Supersuckers rip shit up, Atom & His Package make emocore boys sing to juvenile lyrics, Good Clean Fun pack humor into hardcore, Boris The Sprinkler roars with hilarity, and Propagandhi reign as the most relevant punk band today.

Gimme Skelter – Review

May 23, 2004

A disc of semi-popular gribble that encompasses differing rock quality not found on the radio dial.

Lamb of God – Terror and Hubris – Review

May 23, 2004

Lots of drunken revelry is placed against the band taking their mission very seriously indeed, through sincere, well-meaning interview footage documenting everything from the band’s origins to their creative process.

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