Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

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Hermano - Into the Exam Room

Hermano - Into the Exam Room

Hermano
Into the Exam Room
Label: Regain Records

Mega groovy hard rock and acoustic rock congealed from members of several stoner rock outfits and put together over long distances. At the helm is former Kyuss vocalist, John Garcia, guiding this herd to great heights.

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Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn
Deadly Passions
Label: DR2 Records

Smart, sexy, determined and connected (they scored a Pepsi gig off their demo!), this well fueled metal outfit struts their stuff with a stunning female presence in front and a furious musical appeal in tow.

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Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris
Calm Before The Storm
Label: DR2 Records

Surprisingly tame, straight forward and stereotypical “chick” rock from the daughter of legendary Iron Maiden bassist, Steve Harris. I was really hoping for a lot more.

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Ron Hacker - Mr. Bad Boy

Ron Hacker - Mr. Bad Boy

Ron Hacker
Mr. Bad Boy
Label: Maximum Folk

This live solo show recorded at Famous Dave’s BBZ & Blues in Minneapolis highlights a scrumptious soulful attack of raw, bare-boned Delta blues from a bluesman of adequately checkered past and gruff, gritty vocals.

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HR (of Bad Brains) - Hey Wella

HR (of Bad Brains) - Hey Wella

HR (of Bad Brains)
Hey Wella
Label: DC Underground

This legendary and highly influential Bad Brains vocalist and front man extends his lengthy career (starting in 1978!) with another solo offering, utilizing their time tested signature juxtaposition of hardcore punk and reggae, with hip hop inflections. A slick and well produced release, yet I am under-whelmed.

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Zach Hill - Astrological Straits

Zach Hill - Astrological Straits

Zach Hill
Astrological Straits
Label: Ipecac Recordings

This tumultuous solo project by “Hella” drummer provides a blizzard of percussion and inventive sideline groove activities that are turbo-charged up by an eclectic selection of guest musicians, including Les Claypool, Jonathon Hicshke and Steve Borth. Zowie!

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Jimmy "Duck" Holmes - Gonna Get Old Someday

Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
Gonna Get Old Someday
Label: Fat Possum Records

The Blue Front Café was the incubator for this simple smooth flowing style of blues known as the Bentonia Blues style, originated in Bentonia, MS and made famous by Skip James and Jack Owens. This release highlights what this style offers through one of the only known living practitioners.

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Steven Halpern - Relaxation Suite

Steven Halpern - Relaxation Suite

Steven Halpern
Relaxation Suite
Label: Inner Peace Music

Sound and vibrational healing techniques were pioneered by Halpern, the worlds leading composer of healing and relaxation music. This time he has chosen to funnel the healing energy mostly through a piano, with a number other choice instruments woven in. Blissful.

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Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks - Tangled Tales

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks - Tangled Tales

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
Tangled Tales
Label: Surfdog Records

This influential and enduring song writer hosts guests a plenty on these12 tracks of clever toe tapping and insightful lazy Americana with a jazzy, country western tilt and swingin’ swagger.

SEE LIVE 5/14 at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee; 5/15 at Majestic Theater in Madison, WI; 5/16 Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis

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Heatbox - System

Heatbox - System

Heatbox
System
Label: Self Released

This amazing vocal juke box is feeling his stride on this incredibly catchy and entertaining release. A strong nod to barbershop stylings create a river of harmonies for this one man soul, hip hop and funk band to riff off of. Live he samples each phrase, loops it and repeats until complete. The classics that this contemporary harmonic hero brings our way include “Pizza Funk” and “I Need A Jack and Coke.” As a bonus the disc also contains the game Heatbox completely created “Ninja Strike.”

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Horse Meat Disco - Horse Meat Disco

Horse Meat Disco - Horse Meat Disco

Horse Meat Disco
Horse Meat Disco
Label: Strut Records

Get ready to move some bootay! This body bumpin’ double disc collection features London club founders James Hillard and Jim Stanton mixing up select disco era gems followed by a second disc of untouched disco ditties. Get to the dance floor already!


Kyle Hollingsworth - Then There’s Now

Kyle Hollingsworth - Then There’s Now

Kyle Hollingsworth
Then There’s Now
Label: Sci Fidelity Records

This String Cheese Incident alumni has developed a finely designed array of catchy heartfelt melodies and immediately palatable rhythms. Compelling choruses and interspersed electronica electrify these creations with a broad and jam friendly resonance.

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