Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Rock
La Otra Banda - Cuatro Tunes

La Otra Banda - Cuatro Tunes

La Otra Banda
Cuatro Tunes
Label: Sanjonero records

A trio of musicians originally from Venezuela, now slowly transplanting to Madison, bring us a teaser of their world beat amalgamation of South American melodies purposely infected with global influences.

La Otra Banda Website

Various Artists - Made In Iceland

Various Artists - Made In Iceland

Various Artists
Made In Iceland
Label: Iceland Music Exporrt

Perhaps the chill weather of January makes you think of Iceland. If so, this compilation showcases 15 rising Icelandic stars. Quirky indie overtones pervade, but a nice overview of offerings for sure.

Various Artists Website

From The Inside - Visions

From The Inside - Visions

From The Inside
Visions
Label: Blistering Records

Heavily influenced by his recent acoustic slot opening for Journey, this studio brainchild of Danny Vaughn (ex-Tyketto) is overflowing with well written, well produced, radio friendly, melodic rock.

From The Inside WebsiteFrom The Inside Wiki

Julie The Band - An Act Of Communication

Julie The Band - An Act Of Communication

Julie The Band
An Act Of Communication
Label: Baby Bird Records

Effervescent and artsy alt-rock that floats from the extremes of lush etheric choir vocals to abrupt post-punk skewered beats. A horn section adds depth and flavor to this eclectic mix.

Julie The Band Website

Slumdog Millionaire - Slumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack

Slumdog Millionaire - Slumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack

Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire - Original Soundtrack
Label: Interscope Records

Bringing Bollywood rhythms fused with hip hop beats to the minds of millions, this Oscar winning soundtrack weaves an intricate intertwining tale of suspense and drama. Spanning a splendid musical spectrum these tracks take the listener on an exotic experience as varied and exciting as the movie itself.

Slumdog Millionaire WebsiteSlumdog Millionaire Wiki

Blackmore's Night - Secret Voyage

Blackmore's Night - Secret Voyage

Blackmore's Night
Secret Voyage
Label: SPV

Literally touring the planet, these 6 enchanting renaissance type minstrels are highlighted by the famed Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow, etc). This, their 9th release, displays an impassioned range of traditional and contemporary melodies. The CD packaging defies the style of music it contains.

Blackmore's Night WebsiteBlackmore's Night Wiki

Covered Call - Money Never Sleeps

Covered Call - Money Never Sleeps

Covered Call
Money Never Sleeps
Label: Blistering Records

Classic rock with a metal tinged sound, look, style and presentation. They are proficient in their musicianship; the band output is just stuck in time while wading through prolific amounts cheese and cliché’s.


Cycle Of Pain - Cycle Of Pain

Cycle Of Pain - Cycle Of Pain

Cycle Of Pain
Cycle Of Pain
Label: Reform Records

Black Label Society bassist exhibits his latest exploits that fall not far from the tree. Sludgy, grungy metal admittedly grown from the Black Sabbath side of heavy music but also reminding me of Soundgarden at times. Too many musical cameos to mention.


Epochate - Chronicles Of A Dying Era

Epochate - Chronicles Of A Dying Era

Epochate
Chronicles Of A Dying Era
Label: Metropolis Records

More than just a collection of songs, these electronic doom prophets have delivered an evolving cinematic style landscape of bleak synthetic orchestral ministrations. Foreboding vocals are fed into this strained and grainy industrial view of reality while propelled to epic, dynamic and tragic trajectories.

Epochate Website

IfIHadAHiFi - Fame by Proxy

IfIHadAHiFi - Fame by Proxy

IfIHadAHiFi
Fame by Proxy
Label: Latest Flame Records

These bastards bang out noisy contemporary power punk rock while being flanged and ready for the next stagger or incursion into delirium and lyrical conundrums. Perplexingly enthralling, annoying, exciting and tumultuous simultaneously.

IfIHadAHiFi WebsiteIfIHadAHiFi Wiki

Psychostick - Sandwich

Psychostick - Sandwich

Psychostick
Sandwich
Label: Rock Ridge Music

Arriving at the tongue, only to find it firmly in cheek. Metal + Comedy = Humorcore. This Phoenix, AZ group knows how to throw it down and still clown around. Of note, in Dec of 08 they celebrated their 4,000,000th song play on Myspace and their street team is called “The Dumb.” Pretty awesome!

Psychostick WebsitePsychostick Wiki

Billy Sheehan - Holy Cow

Billy Sheehan - Holy Cow

Billy Sheehan
Holy Cow
Label: Mascot Records

Legendary bass player Sheehan shoots this solo load in a predictable direction. Featuring several prominent guest musicians, this release is competent, catchy and progressive within the bass-centric structure.

 

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