Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

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Blake Lewis - Audio Daydream

Blake Lewis - Audio Daydream

Blake Lewis
Audio 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.

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D Numbers - Lightparade

D Numbers - Lightparade

D Numbers
Lightparade
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 Dreams - Nekrolog 43

Diary Of Dreams
Nekrolog 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.

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Edenbridge - The Chronicles of Eden

Edenbridge - The Chronicles of Eden

Edenbridge
The 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.

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Meldrum - Blowin’ Up The Machine

Meldrum - Blowin’ Up The Machine

Meldrum
Blowin’ 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.

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Putumayo Presents - Latin Reggae

Putumayo Presents - Latin Reggae

Putumayo Presents
Latin 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!

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Putumayo Presents - Tango Around The World

Putumayo Presents - Tango Around The World

Putumayo Presents
Tango 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.

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Sequoia Groove Presents - Angels Voices

Sequoia Groove Presents - Angels Voices

Sequoia Groove Presents
Angels 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.

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Six And Violence - Bastards of the Universe

Six And Violence - Bastards of the Universe

Six And Violence
Bastards 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.

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3 - The End Is Begun

3 - The End Is Begun

3
The 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.

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Uz Jsme Doma - Cod Liver Oil

Uz Jsme Doma - Cod Liver Oil

Uz Jsme Doma
Cod 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 WebsiteUz Jsme Doma Wiki

Ascension Of The Watchers - Numinosum

Ascension Of The Watchers - Numinosum

Ascension Of The Watchers
Numinosum
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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