Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Year 2008
Feelin Band - The Sacred Play Of Life

Feelin Band - The Sacred Play Of Life

Feelin Band
The Sacred Play Of Life
Label: Wake The World

Soulful crooning compliments the flowing piano and contemplative writing style with a folk, jazz and jam-infused bluesy backbone. This talented Twin Cities group rounds it out with some occasional Spanish influences.

The Feelin Band Website

Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn - Deadly Passions

Hydrogyn
Deadly Passions
Label: DR2 Records

Smart, sexy, determined and connected (they scored a Pepsi gig off their demo!), this well fueled metal outfit struts their stuff with a stunning female presence in front and a furious musical appeal in tow.

Hydrogyn Website

Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris - Calm Before The Storm

Lauren Harris
Calm Before The Storm
Label: DR2 Records

Surprisingly tame, straight forward and stereotypical “chick” rock from the daughter of legendary Iron Maiden bassist, Steve Harris. I was really hoping for a lot more.

Lauren Harris WebsiteLauren Harris Wiki

Leatherwolf - New World Asylum

Leatherwolf - New World Asylum

Leatherwolf
New World Asylum
Label: Self Released

Megadeth meets Metal Church in this surprisingly good thrash attack throwback. With Mustain-like vocals and kick ass catchy riffs n chops this release will certainly stress my neck well into the future.

Leatherwolf WebsiteLeatherwolf Wiki

Legendary Shack Shakers - Swampblood

Legendary Shack Shakers - Swampblood

Legendary Shack Shakers
Swampblood
Label: Yep Rock Records

Wailing hillbilly psycho swamp rock with a gothic snicker and a bluesy swagger showing off the strange and soulful American South. This is the third and final installment of the “Tentshow Trilogy.” Git sum!

Legendary Shack Shakers WebsiteLegendary Shack Shakers Wiki

Gemini Sun Records Presents - Live!

Gemini Sun Records Presents - Live!

Gemini Sun Records Presents
Live!
Label: Gemini Sun Records

Taking 4 of their highest selling new age artists, David Arkenstone, Loren Gold, Nicholas Gunn and Johannes Linstead, and pairing them together in a CD and DVD combo package is formulated to be a sure bet for this label. I pretty much agree

Gemini Sun Records Presents Website

Mike Zito - Today

Mike Zito - Today

Mike Zito
Today
Label: Eclecto Groove Records

Soulful bluesy roots rock combined with pop singer/songwriter mischief. Zito got into music at an early age and has a veteran attitude to compliment. The vocal delivery strikes me as having a Dave Matthews-ish sashay layered in an adult-contemporary musical playground.

Mike Zito Website

Neverdie - no ROCK uN ROLLed

Neverdie - no ROCK uN ROLLed

Neverdie
no ROCK uN ROLLed
Label: Club NEVERDIE Records

Generally cheeky and heavily sample-induced dance music from Club Neverdie, the most famous (and highest grossing) virtual nightclub in the world. Neverdie also happens to be the avatar of multi-talented singer/songwriter John Jacobs who is at the forefront of this new wave of nightlife entertainment.

Neverdie Website

8889 - Zoology

8889 - Zoology

8889
Zoology
Label: Self Released

Singer/songwriter styled alt/indie rock from Madison. This follow-up to their MAMA winning debut album finds a well-defined, well-thought through chunk of moody alt music. For my ear candy I prefer a bit more intensity and cleverness.

8889 Website

Melvins - Nude With Boots

Melvins - Nude With Boots

Melvins
Nude With Boots
Label: Ipecac Recordings

Repeating the lineup of their prior release, King Buzzo and crew blast through a perky platter of lowbrow musical adjectives and adverbs to arise victorious and refreshed after the 872nd year of the band’s existence. Viva La Melvins!

The Melvins WebsiteThe Melvins Wiki

Mock Orange - Captain Love

Mock Orange - Captain Love

Mock Orange
Captain Love
Label: Wednesday Records

Casting an indie rock aura for meters in all directions, this tried and true band has weathered thru a lawsuit from George Lucas (for their Dead Droid Record Label) and come out crafty, quirky and generally plucky.

Mock Orange WebsiteMock Orange Wiki

Natalia Zukerman - Brand New Frame

Natalia Zukerman - Brand New Frame

Natalia Zukerman
Brand New Frame
Label: Weasel Records

It is a bit of a conundrum how the daughter of a flutist and a violinist manages to find herself producing tantalizing bluesy guitar rock driven by her husky vocals. Her Americana attitude intermingles with a country and folk backbone while being complimented by the Willy Porter production.

Natalia Zukerman WebsiteNatalia Zukerman Wiki

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