Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: National
London After Midnight - Violent Acts Of Beauty

London After Midnight - Violent Acts Of Beauty

London After Midnight
Violent Acts Of Beauty
Label: Metropolis Records

This long time gothic band has retooled and reinvigorated their style by adding a substantial electronic element. This change makes for some fertile new musical frontiers and repeated listens.

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Dread Zeppelin - Bar Coda

Dread Zeppelin - Bar Coda

Dread Zeppelin
Bar Coda
Label: Cash Cow Productions

The basic “schtick” here involves an Elvis impersonator vocalist singing Zeppelin (and other) classics reinvigorated to an often reggae beat. This time they inject some Beatles, Bob Marley and other song snippets with their unique flavor as well.

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ASG - Win Us Over

ASG - Win Us Over

ASG
Win Us Over
Label: Volcom Entertainment

Friends of the surf/skate/snowboard scene, ASG dishes out heavy melodic rock with lots of stoner/psychedelic/alcoholic influences.  A perfect compliment to your adrenalin fueled experiences!

ASG WebsiteASG Wiki

Blake Lewis - Audio Daydream

Blake Lewis - Audio Daydream

Blake Lewis
Audio Daydream
Label: Arista/J Records

Once again a runner up on American Idol scores bigger than the winner. Dynamic and diverse, this release offers a great range of Blake-isms; from beat boxing and alternative pop to soul and hip hop all seen through his pleasant technotronic filters.

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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.

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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!

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