Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: National
D Numbers - Lightparade

D Numbers - Lightparade

D Numbers
Lightparade
Label: Self Released

Boarding on instrumental jamtronica but activating just enough quirky indie rock impressions as to not be permeated with a patchouli patina. The stylistic layered approach that this Santa Fe, NM trio utilizes is a constant but the sonic outcomes create a variety of tonal conundrums.


Diary Of Dreams - Nekrolog 43

Diary Of Dreams - Nekrolog 43

Diary Of Dreams
Nekrolog 43
Label: Metropolis Records

Dark and haunting gothic industrial electronica with sinister ambience yet beautifully breathtaking beats and passages. From the deep and demented mind and voice of Adrian Hates.

Diary Of Dreams WebsiteDiary Of Dreams Wiki

Sequoia Groove Presents - Angels Voices

Sequoia Groove Presents - Angels Voices

Sequoia Groove Presents
Angels Voices
Label: Sequoia Records

Compiled by Yogafit founder Beth Shaw and mixed by the Gordon Brothers, this compilation focuses on female voices and consists of remixes of about 5 different bands. Blissful but limited.

Sequoia Groove Presents Website

Six And Violence - Bastards of the Universe

Six And Violence - Bastards of the Universe

Six And Violence
Bastards of the Universe
Label: Dignified Bastards

A double disc complete discography of the band’s twenty year existence. These 58 songs are rife with great old school NYC hardcore punk riffs, attitude and humor.

Six And Violence Wiki

3 - The End Is Begun

3 - The End Is Begun

3
The End Is Begun
Label: Metal Blade Records

Moody, paradoxical and sophisticated rhythms compliment the succinct and distinct vocals which soar but do not annoy, while utilizing technical prowess to bring broad minded progressive metal to new heights.

3 Website3 Wiki

Ascension Of The Watchers - Numinosum

Ascension Of The Watchers - Numinosum

Ascension Of The Watchers
Numinosum
Label: 13th Planet Records

New brainchild of recently re-inspired vocalist Burton C Bell (Fear Factory, G/Z/R). This stab at emotive spiritually uplifting rock unfortunately comes off bearing a droning, nebulous, implosion of talent and musical fortitude. Not good.

Ascension Of The Watchers WebsiteAscension Of The Watchers Wiki

Chip Raman - Edge Of A Song

Chip Raman - Edge Of A Song

Chip Raman
Edge Of A Song
Label: Rosebud Records

This talented singer/songwriter has packaged art, heart and musical revelry into one cohesive package bearing his name and providing a nice platform for spreading his thought provoking, easy going compositions.

Chip Raman Website

Egypt Central - Egypt Central (self titled)

Egypt Central - Egypt Central (self titled)

Egypt Central
Egypt Central (self titled)
Label: Fat Lady Music

Originating from Memphis, TN (not Egypt) this highly emotive, overly pimped and polished nu-ish metal is undeniably very hard rock radio friendly, but they appear to have sacrificed their integrity and sold their musical souls to get there. Yawn!

Egypt Central WebsiteEgypt Central Wiki

Ryan Montbleau band - Patience on Friday

Ryan Montbleau band - Patience on Friday

Ryan Montbleau band
Patience on Friday
Label: Self Released

This album, a tribute to the band’s good friend and backup drummer Denis Babin who died in 2006, shows off a zippy, zesty, robust and charismatic singer/songwriter with his band strutting a stoic resonance with a sturdy stance.

Ryan Montbleau band WebsiteRyan Montbleau band Wiki

Dub Trio - Another Sound Is Dying

Dub Trio - Another Sound Is Dying

Dub Trio
Another Sound Is Dying
Label: Ipecac Recordings

Swirling metal, reggae, dub, jazz and a sphincter load of talent together with unscrupulous sounds in an elevator shaft of musical potential that also swings the fulcrum of nefarious fanaticism to produce outlandish yet cohesive results in a Melvins kinda way.

Dub Trio WebsiteDub Trio Wiki

No Redeeming Social Value - Still Drinking

No Redeeming Social Value - Still Drinking

No Redeeming Social Value
Still Drinking
Label: Dead City Records

Determined to live up to their name, these unabashedly confrontational and alcoholic fueled New York Hardcore addicts hammer home a gaggle of humorously juvenile songs, with titles and concepts to frame their unredeemable status.

No Redeeming Social Value Website

Bleeder Project - The Systematic Subversion of Fear and Insecurity

Bleeder Project - The Systematic Subversion of Fear and Insecurity

Bleeder Project
The Systematic Subversion of Fear and Insecurity
Label: Toystaar Records

Gabriel Scott is the prolific front man at the helm of this project that focuses on heavy industrial rock and strong early Nine Inch Nails-like angst with pop hooks to it.

The Bleeder Project Website

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