Reviews

Live Review: The Maine at New York’s Gramercy Theatre (12/16/11)

Posted Under: Concert Reviews | December 17, 2011

When the Maine play a show, they play as if they were in their own living room. Their stage was decorated with rugs, lamps, and table cloths draped over their equipment. This made for a more intimate feel to the sold out show at New York’s Gramercy Theatre. With their new album only being out for 10 days so far, the fans know all the words to their new songs already.

Album Review: Dia Frampton – Red

Posted Under: Album Reviews | December 11, 2011

Red certainly blew away any initial inklings that I had that a solo album from Dia Frampton would be a continuation of a Meg & Dia record. It just goes to show that whatever musical direction Dia Frampton picks, she will put in her unique touch and it will be a masterpiece. She’s truly come a long way from recording in her mother’s kitchen. With a label behind her, Dia used everything at her grasp to create a great album. Red has all the aspects that made fans love Meg & Dia records but with a Dia Frampton touch. This is truly a solo album done well. Long time fans may be surprised at the choice of musical direction, but Dia Frampton touch will keep fans listening.

Album Review: The Maine – Pioneer

Posted Under: Album Reviews | December 4, 2011

All the members of the Maine have truly stepped up their game on this album. After label disputes, they had nothing to lose so they went and made an album that was truly, the Maine. They’ve faced success, criticism, major label disputes, and now have gained the maturity to make the grown up album they’ve sought to do for ages. Pioneer has a focused energy that runs all throughout it. Each song shows the time and effort they’ve put into this. It’s more complete in the direction, sound, progression, and effort of all the members.

Album Review: Chris Naish – Light a Cigarette

Posted Under: Album Reviews | November 26, 2011

Canada’s own folk/garage musician Chris Naish is like an unpolished but louder Bright Eyes. A true story teller whose convincing songs make you sympathetic with just one listen. Chris Naish’s natural, raw, honest sound makes this EP a refreshing listen. It does what you want from a full length album in just six songs. There is no hiding behind synthesizers and auto tune in this EP. It’s pure emotion. And it’s something you yearn to hear live.

Miniature Tigers: Cannibal Queen

Posted Under: Tracks | September 10, 2011

Throwback to 2008? Yes please! Tell It To The Volcano by Miniature Tigers will never grow old for me. Their indie pop rock playfulness keeps me coming back for more even three years later.

Album Review: The Cab – Symphony Soldier

Posted Under: Album Reviews | August 25, 2011

I wasn’t going to do an album review for Symphony Soldier because it was clearly evident my opinion of the album as seen on the blog, my Twitter, and my Facebook pages. Clearly, I love the album but I couldn’t help it, I needed to keep talking about this wonderful album.

Album Review: Tom Lohrmann – The One I’m After

Posted Under: Album Reviews | August 14, 2011

Tom Lohrmann is a singer/songwriter from Vienna, Virginia. According to his Facebook, his influences come from many genres like pop punk/rock/acoustic/alternative. This I can believe because right into the first track, “Friday Night,” it reminds me of Blink 182 with a mix of classic All Time Low with a voice similar to that of Danny Stevens of The Audition.

Album Review: Radical Face – The Roots

Posted Under: Album Reviews | August 12, 2011

Ben Cooper’s (Radical Face) first album, Ghost, proved he was capable of releasing a concept album that worked. His first album delivered emotionally and he does it again in The Roots. His sophomore release, The Roots, is the first of a three album set, Family Tree, which he says revolves around a “fictional family tree I came up with from studying genealogy charts.”