Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Deuter - Atmospheres
DeuterAtmospheres
Label: New Earth Records
Taming the wilds of your mind so that inner healing can occur, on this release Deuter harnesses impressionistic piano to fill but not overfill the musical space. Another in his line of excellent massage, Reiki or meditation CDs, the songs here contain a carefully measured harmonic blanket of sound and result in a cosmic blissful state.
Lion's Share - Dark Hours
Lion's ShareDark Hours
Label: Blistering Records
Excellent fist pumping, head banging melodic thrash metal from Sweden that ironically spends their well crafted lyrics on topics from America in the 1960s. Vocalist Patrik Johansson (also of Astral Doors) is in top form together the band blasts some kick ass anthems to wreck your neck with!
• Lion's Share Website • Lion's Share WikiMastodon - Crack The Skye
MastodonCrack The Skye
Label: Reprise Records
Storming the progressive rock and metal scene with a fervor, diversity and originality heralded by few others. Their groundbreaking musical vision continues here by adapting a slight whirling psychedelic tinge to their entrancing metal megalith.
• Mastodon Website • Mastodon WikiNew Mountain Kickers - Two Days in August
New Mountain KickersTwo Days in August
Label: NMK Records
Clever kickin’ bluegrass from the mad city! Catchy auburn tales of an impassioned life are picked and strummed from a vintage view while the female vocals issue forth the call of fun and frolic. The simple melodies touched by twang and an effortless glint appeal to my brain and perhaps yours as well.
• New Mountain Kickers WebsiteQueensryche - American Soldier
QueensrycheAmerican Soldier
Label: Rhino Records
Harsh and haunting perspectives of war are discussed, reviewed and examined in the somber gothic progressive metal style that they are known for. As thoughtful and powerful as this release is, I find the most memorable moments also being the most chilling and depressing.
• Queensryche Website • Queensryche WikiTosca - No Hassle
ToscaNo Hassle
Label: K7 Records
Warm and inviting downbeat and chilled electronica written and produced by Richard Dorfmeister & Rupert Huber. These soundscapes of serenity, if fondled gently, can produce an effortless musical epiphany.
Tower Of Power - Great American Soulbook
Tower Of PowerGreat American Soulbook
Label: Tower of Power Records
High energy funk, delicate jazz and deep soul all find a structure on this release filled with revisioned soul classics that the band found influential. It’s pretty OK. Guests include Tom Jones and Huey Lewis.
• Tower Of Power Website • Tower Of Power WikiBLACK RIO 2 - Original Samba Soul 1971-1980 Compiled by DJ Cliffy
BLACK RIO 2Original Samba Soul 1971-1980 Compiled by DJ Cliffy
Label: Strut Records
18 tracks of highly energized funk and soul bands culled from the so called “Black Rio” movement; an amazing and largely unknown happening in Brazil during the 70s. Some great stuff here! Guaranteed to get you up and moving.
Evil Cowards - Covered in Gas
Evil CowardsCovered in Gas
Label: Metropolis Records
This quirky dirky mind candy is the musical undertaking of “Electric Six’s” ineffable Tyler Spencer in conjunction with
William Bates from “Fall On Your Sword.” Impetuous and compulsive these 13 beguiling tracks display cantankerous rock with ample swagger, sway and quixotic lyrics.
Lacuna Coil - Shallow Life
Lacuna CoilShallow Life
Label: Century Media
I gotta admit, this Italian gothic metal outfit continues to impress. The beautiful and masterfully blended dynamics of male and female vocals and impressive instrumentation with well rounded dynamics make this a worthy addition to their already groundbreaking catalogue.
• Lacuna Coil Website • Lacuna Coil WikiLeonard Cohen - Live In London
Leonard CohenLive In London
Label: Sony
Such entrancing dusky vocals and memorable folk anthems lose nothing in their live format. In fact, because of today’s live production values, these songs may sound better than their studio originals! What a great selection of work and wonderful performance.
• Leonard Cohen Website • Leonard Cohen WikiNic Fanciulli - Global Underground DJ Series
Nic FanciulliGlobal Underground DJ Series
Label: Global Underground
A double disc dose spotlight of highly danceable trance inducing house music from one of today’s hottest DJ’s. Exhibiting fresh beats mixed into comfortable rhythms with compelling gyrating momentums.
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