Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Year 2010
Lamb of God - Hourglass

Lamb of God - Hourglass

Lamb of God
Hourglass
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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Magnifico - Magnification

Magnifico - Magnification

Magnifico
Magnification
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.

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Mose Giganticus - Gift Horse

Mose Giganticus - Gift Horse

Mose Giganticus
Gift 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.

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Waitiki 7 - New Sounds of Exotica

Waitiki 7 - New Sounds of Exotica

Waitiki 7
New 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!

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Walter Gibbons - Jungle Music

Walter Gibbons - Jungle Music

Walter Gibbons
Jungle 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.

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Formosa Triangle - Formosa Triangle

Formosa Triangle - Formosa Triangle

Formosa Triangle
Formosa 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.

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Michal Menert - Dreaming of a Bigger Life

Michal Menert - Dreaming of a Bigger Life

Michal Menert
Dreaming 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

Muderdolls - Women and Children Last

Muderdolls
Women 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.

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Chico Trujillo - Chico de Oro

Chico Trujillo - Chico de Oro

Chico Trujillo
Chico 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.

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Junior Toots - Reggae Got Soul

Junior Toots - Reggae Got Soul

Junior Toots
Reggae 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.

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Klavar - Dark and Dirty Bastard Beats

Klavar - Dark and Dirty Bastard Beats

Klavar
Dark 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.

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Mike Kukin - Obsessed with Black

Mike Kukin - Obsessed with Black

Mike Kukin
Obsessed 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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