Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Rock
Cyberchump - Our Wizards Of Earth

Cyberchump - Our Wizards Of Earth

Cyberchump
Our Wizards Of Earth
Label: Internal Combustion

Two extremely equipped psychedelic musicians from Milwaukee utilize their gaggle of instruments to produce a fascinating albeit quirky electronic soundscape repertoire with rooms and areas to float, groove, slide. A vibrant undercurrent of leading and teasing sound strings tie the listener to the musical affirmations driving the concepts.

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Josh Phillips Folk Festival - Wicker

Josh Phillips Folk Festival - Wicker

Josh Phillips Folk Festival
Wicker
Label: Folk Festival

Singer, guitarist and percussionist of “Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band” strikes out on his own. Seeking to seemingly play each song diversely different from the last, traipsing through folk, funk, hip hop, and rock culminates with me disliking some songs as much as I like others. Confusing and proudly FCC compliant…

Josh Phillips Folk Festival Website

 - Sexo Olympico

- Sexo Olympico


Sexo Olympico
Label: Thirteenth Planet

By recruiting talented fresh musical blood, founding member and resident industrial music wizard Alien Jorgensen has revitalized the amazing musical magic of the early 90’s releases. Here we are also blessed with a flagrant dose of the bands trademark smut and grind while Jorgensen himself is reportedly taking more of a back seat and releasing control to the next generation. FUCKIN HOT!!!

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Repo! The Genetic Opera (Soundtrack) - Repo! The Genetic Opera

Repo! The Genetic Opera (Soundtrack) - Repo! The Genetic Opera

Repo! The Genetic Opera (Soundtrack)
Repo! The Genetic Opera
Label: Lionsgate

The plotline may revolve around repossessing body organs in a not too distant future, but with an amazing all-star lineup including Sarah Brightman, Ogre, Alexa Vega, Paul Sorvino and Clown from Slipknot in leading rolls, this musical squeals of greatness and immediate cult status.

Repo! The Genetic Opera (Soundtrack) Website

Uriah Heep - Wake The Sleeper

Uriah Heep - Wake The Sleeper

Uriah Heep
Wake The Sleeper
Label: Sanctuary Records

Updating but not abandoning their classic 80s synth rock approach, this release shows the band as strong and musically alluring as ever.

Uriah Heep WebsiteUriah Heep Wiki

Apocalyptica - Worlds Collide

Apocalyptica - Worlds Collide

Apocalyptica
Worlds Collide
Label: 20 20/ Jive Records

Cellos and heavy metal may be an unlikely combination, but these fine Finnish folks have successfully been kicking out variants on their theme over the years. With several guest vocalists and a couple radio ready singles, this release is a smoking’ mix of their symphonic metal and thrashin’ ragers.

Apocalyptica WebsiteApocalyptica Wiki

Asylum Street Spankers - What? And Give Up Show Biz?

Asylum Street Spankers - What? And Give Up Show Biz?

Asylum Street Spankers
What? And Give Up Show Biz?
Label: Yellow Dog Records

The Spankers put on a humorous and entertaining show to be sure and this 2 disc set nicely displays the many facets of this extremely versatile band. Their classics are interspersed with stage banter and stories that round out the live show atmosphere.

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Electric Six - Flashy

Electric Six - Flashy

Electric Six
Flashy
Label: Metropolis Records

Elaborating on their past success as bratty retro rock rebels. This time the songs manage to evoke a smoky club filled with crazy kinksters where certain selections come off fresher or staler than others. A mixed bag here.

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Punisher - War Zone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Punisher - War Zone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Punisher
War Zone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Lionsgate

Punctuated by the zesty original Rob Zombie movie theme single and supported with noteworthy tracks released before by 13 other popular metal artists including Slayer, Slipknot, Hatebreed, Seether, and Static-X. Hope the movie is as good as the soundtrack!

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Tribe After Tribe - M.O.A.B. - Stories from Deuteronomy

Tribe After Tribe - M.O.A.B. - Stories from Deuteronomy

Tribe After Tribe
M.O.A.B. - Stories from Deuteronomy
Label: Rodeostar Records

Intense psychedelic guitars propelled with tribal pulsations are polarized on other tracks by mystical Peter Gabriel-esque ethereal ethno rhythms. Using Biblical alliteration and references they seek to ignite introspection and further research into the dangers, hypocrisies and absurdities of the world’s current belief systems.


Two Left Feet - Two Left Feet

Two Left Feet - Two Left Feet

Two Left Feet
Two Left Feet
Label: Skilletone Records

Self indulgent indie pop rock with a humorous flair. I suspect they put on quite a show for the throngs who appreciate their oft Weezer-esque droll lyrical delivery and sarcastic wit. Sadly, I was not enamored.

Two Left Feet Website

ZU - Carboniferous

ZU - Carboniferous

ZU
Carboniferous
Label: Ipecac Recordings

Cantankerous jazzy punk and experi-metal rife with overtones, harmonics and indifferent dissonance. This non-vocal trio from Rome breathes new visions of inspired avante art rock with every song penned and every blurry bass note they fondle.

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