Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Year 2008
Taj Mahal - Maestro

Taj Mahal - Maestro

Taj Mahal
Maestro
Label: Heads Up

Wow! This is smoking hot blues bash shows this two time GRAMMY winner in top form and complimented with a load of stellar guest performers. The release also marks the 40th year in the career of this amazing multi-instrumentalist and vocalist. On his first release in 5 years he demonstrates that his musical fire is still vibrant and his influence is going strong on these delightfully danceable ditties.

Taj Mahal WebsiteTaj Mahal Wiki

Crematory - Pray

Crematory - Pray

Crematory
Pray
Label: Blistering Records

These mighty and powerful German gothic doom wizards have conjured another “very now” offering. Blasting a full spectrum of darkened metal including a multi tonal vocal attack plus some electronic elements expounds upon their prior 15 year catalogue of success

Crematory WebsiteCrematory Wiki

Fall From Grace - Sifting Through The Wreckage

Fall From Grace - Sifting Through The Wreckage

Fall From Grace
Sifting Through The Wreckage
Label: Bodog Music

When you are searching for glossy, fake, radio friendly, pop punk straight out of the cookie cutter, look no further. If you are searching for originality or musical fortitude, try again! All sold out here

Fall From Grace WebsiteFall From Grace Wiki

Ian Tescee - A Traveler’s Guide To MARS

Ian Tescee - A Traveler’s Guide To MARS

Ian Tescee
A Traveler’s Guide To MARS
Label: Self Released

A serene electronic landscape of sound forms that flow through a stellar selection of ambient space-scapes. From upbeat and funky as we enter “The New World” through dark somber “Dust Red Sky” the space music lover will rejoice.

Ian Tescee Website

Jorn - Lonely Are The Brave

Jorn - Lonely Are The Brave

Jorn
Lonely Are The Brave
Label: Blistering Records

Built around Norwegian Jorn Lande who is touted as being an extraordinary vocalist. Upon listening however, I was struck by how ordinary and blaze’ the music and most of the vocals are. Surprisingly average overall.

Jorn WebsiteJorn Wiki

Judgehydrogen - Cult of Blood

Judgehydrogen - Cult of Blood

Judgehydrogen
Cult of Blood
Label: Rising Oculus Records

Hair raising atmospheres gurgling with virulent doom struck metal. This macabre one man project, bred in Middleton, WI, produces primal disturbances in the creep-a-dellic frequency spectrum while profanely exercising a deep gothic vocal pleasure. Seriously dark.

Judgehydrogen Website

Kraak & Smaak - Plastic People

Kraak & Smaak - Plastic People

Kraak & Smaak
Plastic People
Label: Ultra Records

This club friendly concoction conjoins disparate musical rhythms and beats into highly contagious cohesive danceable rhythms. Quite a clever musical aptitude. The spaced out and mystical cover of “Man of Constant Sorrow” is worth reverence alone!

Kraak & Smaak WebsiteKraak & Smaak Wiki

Lotus - Hammerstrike

Lotus - Hammerstrike

Lotus
Hammerstrike
Label: SCI Records

Offering fresh, funky, technodellic indie jams that have to date been almost totally non vocal. This time there are several tracks with vocal flaunts to broaden their horizons and stellar trajectories. Upward and onward.

Lotus WebsiteLotus Wiki

Natty Nation - Reincarnation

Natty Nation - Reincarnation

Natty Nation
Reincarnation
Label: iNatty Records

Madison reggae legends blast the Midwest with more of their infectiously buoyant rhythms and hip hoppin’ hybrid temptations. Lyrically mixing Jah philosophy with various related paths of mysticism allows for new spiritual perspectives for which their music may glide on.

Natty Nation WebsiteNatty Nation Wiki

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

Pert Near Sandstone - Needle & Thread

Pert Near Sandstone - Needle & Thread

Pert Near Sandstone
Needle & Thread
Label: Self Released

A string contorting bluegrass band emanating from the Twin Cities. Upholding the American string-band tradition while upshifting expansive amounts of enthusiasm into a rousting reverie and full tilt expression.

Pert Near Sandstone WebsitePert Near Sandstone Wiki

 - Theories of Tension

- Theories of Tension


Theories of Tension
Label: Self Released

A many faceted award winning Madison based metal outfit that throws down some prog rock, math rock and extreme jazz compositions in an aspiring manner. Somehow the recording is loose/rough/thin in a few areas which diminishes the exuberant talent contained here.

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