Compiles the Scottish quartet’s appearances on the famed British program, from their infancy (a bit rough around the edges) through their refined later years.
The tunes are here, the production is impressive, and the band gets off their asses and plays SXSW and tours, albeit still at the Middle East upstairs level.
A lot lighter than my usual fare, but I know quality songwriting when I hear it. Classy Kansas indie rock featuring members of Ben Folds and My Morning Jacket.
I’m no expert on thrashy post-punk noise, but there’s lots of (tinny) percussion, horns blatting, and vocal warble/howl on this Austin band’s third outing.
From VT to AZ these eyeliner-wearing boys might just make it outta the scrap-heap if they focus on a sound, cuz this 14-song hybrid covers too much ground.
Upstart band on an upstart label, have toured with 30 Seconds to Mars, Saosin, Forgive Durden, Saves the Day, Cobra Starship, Angels & Airwaves, and The Sounds.
Kind of lacking in substance. Less electro-noise for electro-noise-sake than some, but that’s like having someone shit in your mouth less than someone else.
These guys have pretty much perfected the art of Americana rock. The hooks are HUGE and tasty, the execution top-notch, and the attitude down-to-earth.
Part Missing Persons, part Iron Maiden, what’s not to love? Often doubled, deliciously sweet female vocals, over wildly cheesy keyboards and glam guitarwork.
Every trait of Greg Dulli’s has awoken from their substance-induced slumber, exploding and propelling themselves all over the songs, staying within good taste.