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Helmet – Unsung: The Best Of (1991-1997) – Review

March 15, 2004

A long overdue retrospective of one of the most influential heavy bands of the last decade. This chronicles the almighty Helmet through their full-lengths Strap it On, Meantime, and (the criminally underrated) Aftertaste.

Exhorder – Slaughter in the Vatican/The Law – Review

March 15, 2004

Formed in the mid-to-late ’80s, Exhorder are credited with starting the “Southern trendkill” style of thash-hardcore-sludge insanity eventually carried on by the likes of Crowbar, Eyehategod, Soilent Green, Down, and – of course – Pantera.

Elvis Costello And The Attractions – Trust – Review

March 15, 2004

The historical importance placed upon Elvis Costello and The Attractions’ first three/four albums have shouldered out the band’s later-but-worthy albums.

The Weakerthans – Reconstruction Site – Review

March 8, 2004

The Weakerthans are to other rock bands what a dog-eared philosophy book is to junk mail. There are issues harbored in their bosom; intellect wrapped in humble introspection and self-discipline.

The Mars Volta – Live – Review

March 8, 2004

The biggest complaint about The Mars Volta is that, although their full-length is damn near impeccable, their live shows feel like an exercise is wankery.

Tori Amos – A Collection: Tales of a Librarian – Review

March 8, 2004

A gathering of Tori Amos’ best works, plus an accompanying DVD, four new tracks, and a gorgeous booklet: How can you go wrong?

On The Speakers – Review

March 8, 2004

Not as radio-friendly as Take Back the Universe and Give Me Yesterday, nor as lo-fi as I Become Small and Go, On The Speakers falls between the two extremes.

Jonny Greenwood – Bodysong – Review

March 8, 2004

Over the years, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has expanded his “ead guitarist role into a gaggle of duties, from radio static dude to theremin guy to xylophonist.

Sick of It All – Life on the Ropes – Review

March 1, 2004

Almost 20 years running, Sick Of It All deliver every time. Life on the Ropes is no different, except maybe that it pushes the band’s darker material to the forefront.

Pretty Girls Make Graves – The New Romance – Interview

March 1, 2004

An interview with Andrea Zollo, Derek Fudesco, Nathan Thelen, Nick Dewitt, J. Clark