Sheavy – Synchronized – Review

February 14, 2003

I can’t believe how annoyed I am with Sheavy’s crippling debt to Black Sabbath, especially Steve Hennessey’s uncommon vocal similarity to Ozzy Osbourne.

Puffball – Solid State – Review

February 14, 2003

Fast rocker punk with a Stooges quote, a Motörhead rip, and a non-pop presentation that works great. Imagine a hardcore band in ’83 playing sped-up Nuge riffs.

Peter Gabriel – Up – Review

February 14, 2003

Gorgeously rich arrangements, impeccable recording, masterfully-used world music instruments, inventive percussion, and, of course, heartbreaking melodies.

Beatsteaks – Living Targets – Review

January 31, 2003

This Berlin-based band will never hit it big with the trendies, but anyone into the dark rockin’ of the Dwarves is sure to find things here to punch mirrors to.

Moistboyz – III – Review

January 31, 2003

An odd mix of high-octane gonzo rock produced noisy in places and high-school metal band shitty in others. Pure American yahoo: Guns, booze’n’titties dirt rock.

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