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Pinehurst Kids – Bleed it Dry – Review

February 22, 2002

Sounding like later Dinosaur Jr. and the quiet moments of Superchunk, Pinehurst Kids are so enjoyably textbook indiepop that everyone will surely love them.

Bruce Dickinson – The Best Of – Review

February 22, 2002

Two new songs, a sampling of all the solo records, and a shitload of unreleased tracks/outtakes that illustrate this man’s ability to stretch the metal genre.

Owls – Review

February 22, 2002

Featuring the original cast of Cap’n Jazz, Owls sound like what you would expect: Wildly-innovative young ‘uns-turned-veteran conceptualists.

Amon Amarth – The Crusher – Review

February 22, 2002

The Viking mythology-obsessed Amon Amarth is back. Full of At The Gates guitar sounds, Carcass melodic riffs, and rusty gears-sounding metal at Abyss Studios.

American Standard – The Classics – Review

February 22, 2002

It’s anthemic but not macho and knuckleheaded, it’s melodic but doesn’t sacrifice grit, it’s lessons well-learned from older brothers showing kids the ropes.

Imitation Electric Piano – Review

February 22, 2002

A five-man instrumental team of jazz musicians (featuring members of Stereolab) playing what sounds like jungle-meets-post-rock.

Alpha – The Impossible Thrill – Review

February 22, 2002

Where Massive Attack excel in dark, disturbing thumps of electronic boom, Alpha dwell in the nostalgic world of ’60s lounge-pop made hip by Burt Bacharach.

Alkaline Trio – From Here to Infirmary – Review

February 22, 2002

The cynical yet sentimental remarks flow effortlessly from one singer to another, as chiseled chords and so-natural-it’s-gotta-be-magic melodies spring forth.

Time Spent Driving – Walls Between Us – Review

February 22, 2002

The production’s killer, the singing’s articulate, the emotions are well-balanced, the melodrama is turned down, and the instrumental dynamics are thought out.

Hot Water Music – A Flight and a Crash – Review

February 22, 2002

A Flight and a Crash continues No Division’s Leatherface-sing-a-longs, but with more coherent melodies and song development.