Eclectic Vibes
by Andrew Frey
Lamb of God - Hourglass
Lamb of GodHourglass
Label: Epic Records
To celebrate 15 years as a band LOG releases this 3 volume package on multiple formats and versions including vinyl and USB drives. Cherry picking the best and favorite of their early years, the Epic years and rare oddball tracks this anniversary release shows off the raw drive and musical ambition that made this band thrive.
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MagnificoMagnification
Label: Piranha
Provocative, controversial, infectious and flamboyant, this funky pan Euro/Balkan rock delivers chart topping material at home in the former Yugoslavia and Italy, but this is his first global exposure. Magnifico is Robert Peut and he is one suave’ musician from Slovenia slinging memorable sultry and significant rhythmic infections of delight.
• Magnifico WikiMose Giganticus - Gift Horse
Mose GiganticusGift Horse
Label: Relapse Records
How does music sound large? Or huge? These intense hard rock architects have sculpted a magnificent debut that is modern, powerful, groovy, expansive and generally kicks a lot of ass! Amorphis meets the Melvins.
• Mose Giganticus Website • Mose Giganticus Facebook • Mose Giganticus WikiWaitiki 7 - New Sounds of Exotica
Waitiki 7New Sounds of Exotica
Label: Pass Out Records
When you think of tropical lounge sounds, you expect what this 1950’s style throwback release has to offer. Dedicated to preserving the Exotica sound and tiki culture they produce lush jazzy flows of flute over a variety of percussion, complimented by bass, piano, sax, etc. Fly me to the tropics!
• The Waitiki 7 Website • The Waitiki 7 FacebookWalter Gibbons - Jungle Music
Walter GibbonsJungle Music
Label: Strut Records
Pioneering reel to reel editing in mid 1970s led to many amazing things for this prolific DJ who became known for his remixes and influence in the early Disco and electronic scene. This 2 CD release of 14 lengthy remix tracks serves as a brief history lesson into the roots of synthetic beats and the sounds of the late 70s and early 80s.
• Walter Gibbons Website • Walter Gibbons Facebook • Walter Gibbons WikiFormosa Triangle - Formosa Triangle
Formosa TriangleFormosa Triangle
Label:
They may have taken their name from an area located about 100 miles south of Tokyo, Japan, which has had mysterious ship losses, but the tight and heavy groove-metal that flourishes in the continuum established between the two lone members of this Chicago powerhouse may propel them further than the Pacific Ocean.
• Formosa Triangle WebsiteMichal Menert - Dreaming of a Bigger Life
Michal MenertDreaming of a Bigger Life
Label: Pretty Lights Music
This charming downtempo electronica is from the co-producer of the first Pretty Lights release. As such, this sounds quite a lot like Pretty Lights in the fluidic way the songs unfold and are composed. Also, as the first outside release on the Pretty Lights music label, it is available as a free download (with optional donation button) so you don’t have to steal it.
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Muderdolls - Women and Children Last
MuderdollsWomen and Children Last
Label: Roadrunner
After a long eight year hiatus, Slipknot’s Joey Jordison and Wednesday 13 bring us another load of crass, vulgar, and pissed off metal. Although heavy, the sound here harkens more to the days of glam, sleaze, and alcohol drenched fret boards. As a bonus, two tracks feature guest guitarist Mick Mars of Motley Crue.
• Muderdolls Website • Muderdolls Facebook • Muderdolls WikiChico Trujillo - Chico de Oro
Chico TrujilloChico de Oro
Label: Barbes Records
I received this CD after I saw their kickin’ set at the Marquette Waterfront Festival earlier this summer and had to spread the word. This release does what it can to relay the exuberance, depth, and passion of their live performance. Their feisty splashy Cumbia explores the boundaries of this encompassing Pan-Latin genre in so many wonderful ways.
• Chico Trujillo Website • Chico Trujillo WikiJunior Toots - Reggae Got Soul
Junior TootsReggae Got Soul
Label: Crown Of Fire Records
If you are looking for a rising reggae artist that hasn’t gotten over the novelty of auto-tuning his voice, then look no further. Son of Toots Hibbert (Toots and the Maytals) and a Jamaican native, he forms his soulful, lyrical content around socially conscious issues and Jah. A lot of Jah.
• Junior Toots WebsiteKlavar - Dark and Dirty Bastard Beats
KlavarDark and Dirty Bastard Beats
Label: Klavar Recordings
This is a duo from England that has spent the last 10 years working towards their debut release. They have crafted a quirky techno journey reveling in the nooks and crannies. They are exploring a wide variety of input, output, samples, and styles all aimed at helping the party to thrive.
• Klavar Website • Klavar FacebookMike Kukin - Obsessed with Black
Mike KukinObsessed with Black
Label: Headway Music
This album includes terse and formidable electronic music from an artist based out of Moscow, Russia. Featuring a number of guest artists, including Gisu, Lady N and Eva Kade, he takes us on wild rides through the full spectrum techno realms of break beat and drum ‘n bass.
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