Authors: Stephan Wyatt
The Foreign Resort – The American Dream
The Foreign Resort = A Place to Bury Strangers + early New Order + Swervedriver + The Cure
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Review: Various Artists – Killed by Death Rock Vol. 2
Killed by Death Rock Vol. 2 = Joy Division + Gang of Four + Sisters of Mercy + Gratitude … read more
Review: Timmy’s Organism – Heartless Heathen
Timmy’s Organism = The Stooges + Captain Beefheart
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Review: Tortoise – The Catastrophist
Tortoise are not a post-rock band. Being clumsily lumped in with the likes of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Mogwai sheds little light jazz fusion’s influence on their music. … read more
Review: The Ghost Ease – Raw
The Ghost Ease = Ex Hex + Bleach-era Nirvana +
Slant 6
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Review: Swans – The Glowing Man
Swans = Jesus thrashing the tables in the Temple + Howling Wolf + Art Ensemble of Chicago … read more
Review: Self Defense Family – When The Barn Caves In
Self Defense Family = me-withoutYou + Embrace + The Fall … read more
Review: Pop. 1280 – Paradise
Pop. 1280 establish Paradise as an unoccupied city filled with breathtaking buildings and perfectly paved streets. What a waste, considering that the album’s ironic title and industrial cityscapes create an ideal community for humankind’s damned. … read more
Review: Marching Church – Coming Down
Marching Church = Ornette Coleman + Nick Cave + Codeine
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Review: J Hacha De Zola – Escape From Fat Kat...
J Hacha De Zola = The Hold Steady + Tom Waits + Soda Stereo
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