Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Blake Lewis - Audio Daydream
Blake LewisAudio Daydream
Label: Arista/J Records
Once again a runner up on American Idol scores bigger than the winner. Dynamic and diverse, this release offers a great range of Blake-isms; from beat boxing and alternative pop to soul and hip hop all seen through his pleasant technotronic filters.
• Blake Lewis Website • Blake Lewis WikiD Numbers - Lightparade
D NumbersLightparade
Label: Self Released
Boarding on instrumental jamtronica but activating just enough quirky indie rock impressions as to not be permeated with a patchouli patina. The stylistic layered approach that this Santa Fe, NM trio utilizes is a constant but the sonic outcomes create a variety of tonal conundrums.
Diary Of Dreams - Nekrolog 43
Diary Of DreamsNekrolog 43
Label: Metropolis Records
Dark and haunting gothic industrial electronica with sinister ambience yet beautifully breathtaking beats and passages. From the deep and demented mind and voice of Adrian Hates.
• Diary Of Dreams Website • Diary Of Dreams WikiEdenbridge - The Chronicles of Eden
EdenbridgeThe Chronicles of Eden
Label: Locomotive Records
A 2 disc set featuring 3 new songs, some rarities and bonus tracks on one disc with the other a “best of” compilation voted on by fans worldwide. A great overview of this female fronted Austrian symphonic metal group! For fans of Within Temptation or Nightwish.
• Edenbridge Website • Edenbridge WikiMeldrum - Blowin’ Up The Machine
MeldrumBlowin’ Up The Machine
Label: Locomotive Spain
By featuring guests Gene Hoglan on drums and Lemmy on some back ups, you get a good idea of what kind of kick ass metal this trio of fired up, ballsy females are gonna whip up.
• Meldrum Website • Meldrum WikiPutumayo Presents - Latin Reggae
Putumayo PresentsLatin Reggae
Label: Putumayo World Music
I love reggae and Putumayo has managed to thrust a whole bunch of wonderful established as well as newcomer Spanish singing reggae based artists (largely from Spain) into the spotlight with this release. Ya mon!
• Putumayo Presents Website • Putumayo Presents WikiPutumayo Presents - Tango Around The World
Putumayo PresentsTango Around The World
Label: Putumayo World Music
Musically touring the tantalizing Tango hotbeds around the world including Finland, Senegal, Portugal and most notably Argentina. Here we are shown the fancy footwork (and musicianship) of 11 internationally renowned artists.
• Putumayo Presents Website • Putumayo Presents WikiSequoia Groove Presents - Angels Voices
Sequoia Groove PresentsAngels Voices
Label: Sequoia Records
Compiled by Yogafit founder Beth Shaw and mixed by the Gordon Brothers, this compilation focuses on female voices and consists of remixes of about 5 different bands. Blissful but limited.
• Sequoia Groove Presents WebsiteSix And Violence - Bastards of the Universe
Six And ViolenceBastards of the Universe
Label: Dignified Bastards
A double disc complete discography of the band’s twenty year existence. These 58 songs are rife with great old school NYC hardcore punk riffs, attitude and humor.
• Six And Violence Wiki3 - The End Is Begun
3The End Is Begun
Label: Metal Blade Records
Moody, paradoxical and sophisticated rhythms compliment the succinct and distinct vocals which soar but do not annoy, while utilizing technical prowess to bring broad minded progressive metal to new heights.
• 3 Website • 3 WikiUz Jsme Doma - Cod Liver Oil
Uz Jsme DomaCod Liver Oil
Label: Skoda Records
Quirky, wild and zany jazz rock with a punk attitude. Comparisons to Zappa, Zorn and The Residents are actually appropriate here. This uneasy listening band from Prague sings in Czech and is not for the wimpy at heart.
• Uz Jsme Doma Website • Uz Jsme Doma WikiAscension Of The Watchers - Numinosum
Ascension Of The WatchersNuminosum
Label: 13th Planet Records
New brainchild of recently re-inspired vocalist Burton C Bell (Fear Factory, G/Z/R). This stab at emotive spiritually uplifting rock unfortunately comes off bearing a droning, nebulous, implosion of talent and musical fortitude. Not good.
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