Album Reviews

From The Vault – Shallow Side’s ‘Saints & Sinners’ Album Review

On Shallow Side’s Saints & Sinners album, the arresting introductory notes are dominated by Eric Boatright’s robust and resonant vocals, mixed intriguingly against the seemingly held-back instrumentation. There’s an unmistakable tension brewing, as if a storm is approaching. And then, in perfect synergy, both vocals and instruments surge forward, launching …

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Jelly Roll Releases ‘Whitsitt Chapel’

Jelly Roll, the stage name of singer-songwriter Jason DeFord, is a native of Nashville’s Antioch community and a formidable rapper in his own right. He named his Whitsitt Chapel album after the Baptist church he attended as a teenager in Antioch. Whitsitt Chapel is filled with authentic songs, describing DeFord’s personal …

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STYX Release ‘Crash of the Crown’

Crash of the Crown is the follow-up to STYX’s 16th studio album, The Mission, which is a beautiful masterpiece in itself. The self-titled debut album of STYX appeared almost 51 years ago. Many of you were obviously not born yet. In the late seventies and early eighties, STYX was a multi-platinum band with …

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CROBOT Releases ‘Feel This’

They’ve been part of the US hard rock scene for some time now, the Pottsville, PA natives, Crobot. Listeners have been enjoying four albums since 2012, with 2019’s Motherbrain being their most resounding success to date. And now their fifth album Feel This has dropped, which will certainly bring them …

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BLACKTOP MOJO Release ‘STATIC’

Get yourself ready!  Blacktop Mojo has dropped their latest endeavor.  The EP, Static is a compilation of four new songs which really show the emotional and contemplative side of the band.  With this release, the Texas Quintet has generated the follow up to their 2019 critically acclaimed 2019 Under the …

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ANOTHER DAY DAWNS Releases STRANGER

As a resident of Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley region, this is a real privilege to review Another Day Dawns latest music, the EP Stranger.  Hailing from scenic Lehighton, Pennsylvania, Another Day Dawns was originally formed in 2010 by drummer Nick McGeehan and guitarist Tyler Ritter. The addition of front man Dakota McGeehan & his …

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OZZY OSBOURNE Releases ‘ORDINARY MAN’

“The most disturbingly heart-breaking, maniacal, thundering album about aging that you will ever hear”. The cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s new album has him wearing a frightening bowler hat, leather jacket, leaning on a cane and grinning with utter lunacy. However, if you look very closely, you see a face that …

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BLACK MASTIFF Release ‘LOSER DELUSIONS’

Loser Delusions is the third full length album released by the stoner rockers, Black Mastiff. These friends have been playing music together for almost ten years. Clay Shea (Bass), Allan Harding (Drums), and Bob Yiannakoulias (Guitar/ Vocals).  Loser Delusions, is a follow-up from their 2015 strong release Music Machine. I really …

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COYOTE KID ‘SKELETON MAN’ REVIEW

Minnesota based, cinematic rock band COYOTE KID has announced the release of their hotly anticipated concept album, Skeleton Man. Funded in large part through fan support via a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, Skeleton Man introduces fans to the dark world first revealed in the debut single, “Femme Fatale.”  Coyote Kid …

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WAKE UP HATE RELEASE DEEP SLEEP

Orlando based rockers, Wake Up Hate, have released their debut EP, Deep Sleep, consisting of seven solid tunes that will keep your interest for all 26 minutes.  These three guys are impressive considering they only recently formed the band within the last year.  The band consists of Jake Adkins on …

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JOYOUS WOLF RELEASE PLACE IN TIME

Rock ‘n roll just isn’t dangerous anymore. I’m not talking the bad kind of danger that plunges our musical heroes into addiction and abuse, taking them from us too soon. I mean unexpected antics that make you say “what the hell?” Or “hell yeah!” I’m talking when the music and …

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9ELECTRIC RELEASE MEGALITH

Megalith means a very large, rough stone used in prehistoric cultures as a monument or building block.  This album is definitely going to be a building block for 9Electric’s credibility as a solid rock and roll band.  The quartet from LA has given us a monumental effort with their latest …

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Them Guns release From The Shadows

Them Guns recently released their full length album, From The Shadows, on February 22, 2019.  This issue is a gathering of 12 songs for 43 minutes of throwback pleasure.  The entire album has an 80’s New Wave feel that begins with Navarone Garibaldi’s deep baritone vocals.  He also contributes his …

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WTHCNVCTN RELEASE BURN OUT BRIGHT

WTHCNVCTN has released their debut album Burn Out Bright. This is a personal album that deals with the sobering issues of addiction and depression. The album certainly does rock out, however. The first song is the title track, “Burn Out Bright,” and comes in with a charging bang. The drums …

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SAVAGE AFTER MIDNIGHT RELEASE 11:59

Savage After Midnight has recently received a lot of attention and airplay on notable stations like SiriusXM Octane for their single “10 Feet Tall.”  It’s no wonder! The feeling of optimism and empowerment shine through brightly. It is also both catchy and anthemic; no doubt a crowd pleaser live. “10 …

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SPIRIT AWARD RELEASE MUTED CROWD

Hailing out of Seattle, Spirit Award released Muted Crowd which is an almost therapeutically made album. This psych rock will make it seem like you have had a good therapy session. “Witching Hour” begins this ten-song album with a great beat of the drums. Captivating vocals with a strong psychedelic …

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ABOUTMEEMO RELEASE SOUVENIRS

Growing up in Italy an Ireland, Mimmo Ripa is a quite talented musician playing bass, guitar and songwriting. This album, Souvenirs, is one that will make new fans all over the world. “You Are All It Is” begins with an eeriness that draws you in. The vocals have a slight …

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BADFLOWER RELEASE OK, I’M SICK

The Southern California band, Badflower, released their first full length album on February 22, 2019.  Prepare yourself, this collection of 13 songs is not for the faint of heart. Each song has been carefully crafted to evoke the most powerful emotions possible while dealing with deep and often taboo subject …

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THE AVAITORS RELEASE FLOWERS AND MOONSHINE

Let’s travel back in time. Rock ‘n Roll is about attitude, whiskey, and not-so-thinly-veiled innuendos. Tunes soar with awe-inspiring choruses and blazing guitar solos. Every front man has a respectable amount of chest hair.  If you’re thinking, “Sister, I’d hop right in that time machine before you can say ‘Sunset …

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LULLWATER RELEASE VOODOO

When thinking of music out of Athens, Georgia, REM and the B-52s may come to mind, but you’re in for a big surprise. Athens-based Lullwater has been around for about a decade and they have brought back rock ‘n’ roll with a grunge vibe. One of their singles is a …

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