Dataclast vs. The Earwigs – Review

October 22, 2003

Dataclast’s distorto-growl is lanced off old black/grind LPs and synthetic fuzz via DHR’s discography. The Earwigs remind me of “industrial noise” before dance music and arena rock got mixed in it.

Wellwater Conspiracy – Review

October 22, 2003

The fourth Wellwater Conspiracy album and I still don’t get it. The only way to succeed at poppy psychedelic rock is to write incredible songs. WWC do not.

The Jam – The Complete Jam – Review

October 15, 2003

All the videos, of course, as well as a whole slew of TV appearances, along with two scrapbooks, and a brief documentary. For Jam geeks, it’s a necessity.

Led Zeppelin – Review

October 15, 2003

A five-hour plus, chronological run-through of one of the mightiest rock bands in the history of the genre, doing what they do best: Playing live.

Placer – Summer – Review

October 8, 2003

Placer, featuring ex/current members of Stompbox, Blue Man Group, Milligram, and a whole bunch more, takes Barbaro’s visceral beatdown even further.

Barbaro – Nolte – Review

October 8, 2003

A barbed-wire sonic assault featuring dueling male/female vocals and melodies as haunting as the music was punishing.

1 56 57 58 59 60 127