Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Rob Zombie - Halloween II
Rob ZombieHalloween II
Label: Universal Music
In case you are unaware, horror specialist Rob Zombie is at the helm of the new Halloween II movie and this is the Soundtrack. We find a mixture of scary movie sound bites, cool classic rock entries and a smattering of new themed songs but not the original theme music. Rob himself will also be touring this fall coincidentally.
• Rob Zombie Website • Rob Zombie WikiHeavy Trash - Midnight Soul Serenade
Heavy TrashMidnight Soul Serenade
Label: Big Legal Mess Records
Surfing through clever escapades into bluesy vintage rock as well as smirking garage punk sojourns. These creative juices again stratified by musical comrades Jon Spencer and Matt Verta-Ray reek of dark mirth and flavorful kitsch.
• Heavy Trash Website • Heavy Trash WikiHigh Ceiling - Illusions
High CeilingIllusions
Label: Self Released
Easy flowing reggae escapades that ascend into effervescent jams and rootsy rock anthems. Fundamentally joyful this Washington act lyrically takes time to delve into socio/political topics of relevance while also managing to organize their own festival - Skok Valley Music Rally.
• High Ceiling WebsiteJimi Hendrix - Valleys Of Neptune
Jimi HendrixValleys Of Neptune
Label: Sony Legacy
Hendrix is an undeniable legend, but this release is just a side note to his legacy. The few actual newly reconstructed songs are mixed with alternate versions of prior released songs. Although it sounds great and it is a great talking point, I am left only partially satisfied while thinking this was mostly for the moola, not the art.
• Jimi Hendrix Website • Jimi Hendrix WikiWes Hamil - White Man Red Road
Wes HamilWhite Man Red Road
Label: Babamuse
Envisioned as a soundtrack for a movie with the same title, Hamil musically introduces us to the award winning culminations of his spirit quests and journeys through Native American ceremonies which ultimately afforded him the opportunity to being a sun dancer. Tribal chants are woven into the guitar driven songs producing a delectably catchy, memorable and enlightening experience.
• Wes Hamil Website • Wes Hamil FacebookCAS HALEY - Connection
CAS HALEYConnection
Label: Easy Star Records
Perhaps you remember Cas from his second place finish on the second season of America’s Got Talent in 2007. If you do, then you will also remember his easy flowing reggae style with blues flavoring and his equally enticing vocal stylings. If not, you may want to examine what he has to offer, especially his revisioning of Alicia Keys’ song “No One.”
• CAS HALEY Website • CAS HALEY Facebook • CAS HALEY WikiHuun Huur Tu - Ancestors Call
Huun Huur TuAncestors Call
Label: World Village
The 4 man Tuvan supergroup has rounded up another herd of musical exports filled with their amazing throat singing whistles, warbles, drones, hums, groans, and other quirks. Mesmerizing traditional shepherd songs are contemporized and cultivated but manage to retain their distinct cultural colors and vibrancy.
• Huun Huur Tu Website • Huun Huur Tu WikiMr. Hunter - The Awakening
Mr. HunterThe Awakening
Label: Mr. Hunter
An EP from a Hoboken, NJ outfit that pours forth pretty straightforward improvisational type jam rock, set apart by female vocals and a spunky spirit.
• Mr. Hunter WebsiteMathew Haeffel - Rhythm Ethics
Mathew HaeffelRhythm Ethics
Label: Genre Good Inc
Haeffel is very serious and hard working Milwaukee musician that can be seen touring regularly throughout Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. His focused professionalism is evident here as he succinctly pours forth his acoustic rock musical soul into this Rhythm Ethics release that he wrote, produced and did the art for.
• Mathew Haeffel Website • Mathew Haeffel FacebookPhilm - Harmonic
PhilmHarmonic
Label: Ipecac Records
Behold, another side project from legend/drummer extraordinaire, Dave Lombardo. Although not even remotely as fever pitched as his Slayer days, this is still heavy and his beats are amazing. Overall, this release works best in the noteworthy experimental atmospheric interludes, but resides too often in forgettable post-hardcore or post-apocalyptic delirium. Thankfully, this release has multiple dynamic options.
• Philm Facebook • Philm WikiAnalog Players Society - Hurricane Season in Brooklyn
Analog Players SocietyHurricane Season in Brooklyn
Label: Studio Brooklyn
The percussionist, producer, and visionary known simply as Amon is the creative force behind this release, which utilizes top-notch studio musicians to bring ska, Afrobeat, hip hop and a few tangential classic covers together into a fun, funky groove rich experience.
• Analog Players Society Website • Analog Players Society FacebookThe Green - Hawai’i 13
The GreenHawai’i 13
Label: Easy Star Records
After chart-topping success (#1 Billboard and iTunes Reggae) and high profile awards (iTunes Best Reggae Album 2010), The Green’s third release focuses on their homeland by charting a journey through Hawaiian life and music in 2013. Boasting 4 singers amid the 5 separate song writers in a 6 member group results in grand diversity amongst the stability of their reggae roots.
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