Bella Morte – The Quiet – Review

May 30, 2003

A hybrid of Goth, synthpop, punk, and dark wave. The third full-length from Charlottesville, Virginia’s Bella Morte. An introspective, intimate album.

Madcap – East to West – Review

May 30, 2003

Insipid four-chord odes to the perseverance and whoa-oh-oh of those of us who are “still here” only serve to remind me that I should probably be on my way.

Koufax – Social Life – Review

May 30, 2003

Bombastic moments break up the day, but it’s generally innocuous stuff. “Brightside” is the highlight, with its natural progression and pleasing add-ons.

IR8 – Sexoturica – vs – Review

May 30, 2003

IR8 features Jason Newsted on bass and vox, Devin Townsend doing the six string, and Exodus’ “Toxic” Tom Hunting on drums. Originally recorded in ’94.

Icecake – Review

May 30, 2003

Ambient, loop-based, “spacy”… Well, yes, Icecake is all of that. And well-done, I should say.

Spiritual Beggars – On Fire – Review

May 16, 2003

The very best old music crafted by top-flight archeologists, rock-lifters, fakers, and shakers is here now; unravel and time-travel with the Spiritual Beggars.

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