Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Year 2009
Cathy-Anne McClintock - Cathy-Anne McClintock

Cathy-Anne McClintock - Cathy-Anne McClintock

Cathy-Anne McClintock
Cathy-Anne McClintock
Label: 37 Records

Tumbling past her tenure in country band Tumbleweed, this singer songwriter enlists Tim O’Brien to enrapture a more folksy element of the modern country spectrum with her charm. Not my usual territory, but something caught my eye.

Cathy-Anne McClintock Website

Chinese Stars - Heaven On Speed Dial

Chinese Stars - Heaven On Speed Dial

Chinese Stars
Heaven On Speed Dial
Label: Anchor Brain Records

Dissonant lubrications disjoint and realign at the sadistic whim of these overlords of musical funk-dissonance. Join this scramble for stability amidst the charming yet volatile excursions into dangerous anti-pop melodies grinning with smart ass punk taunting vocals.

The Chinese Stars WebsiteThe Chinese Stars Wiki

EOTO - Fire The Lazers!

EOTO - Fire The Lazers!

EOTO
Fire The Lazers!
Label: Sci Fidelity Recordings

Immediately engulfing the listener in a womb of intensely perplexing otherworldly sounds “Fire The Lazers!” drinks from a dazzling selection of galaxy shaking electronic riffs and drum kit dips. The robust bass spectrum sounds rub and tickle your ears and body with a special nonchalant fervor. Michael Travis and Jason Hann (both String Cheese Incident alumnist’s) have birthed another quirky recorded masterpiece while maintaining their improvisational live performances.

EOTO WebsiteEOTO Wiki

Fall Of Troy - In The Unlikely Event

Fall Of Troy - In The Unlikely Event

Fall Of Troy
In The Unlikely Event
Label: Equal Vision Records

An unpredictable subterfuge of punk, jazz, noise and progressive rock that has resulted in a surprisingly fresh and interesting offering. The emotional and edgy vocals are mixed only slightly with screemo. This highly charged trio from Mulkilteo, WA is ready to rocket to success.

The Fall Of Troy WebsiteThe Fall Of Troy Wiki

Heavy Trash - Midnight Soul Serenade

Heavy Trash - Midnight Soul Serenade

Heavy Trash
Midnight Soul Serenade
Label: Big Legal Mess Records

Surfing through clever escapades into bluesy vintage rock as well as smirking garage punk sojourns. These creative juices again stratified by musical comrades Jon Spencer and Matt Verta-Ray reek of dark mirth and flavorful kitsch.

Heavy Trash WebsiteHeavy Trash Wiki

Leaves' Eyes - Njord

Leaves' Eyes - Njord

Leaves' Eyes
Njord
Label: Napalm Records

Regal and fully manifested gothic operatic metal. The ever entrancing Liv Kristine along with her brethren from the mighty band Atrocity has crafted another musical feast of myth and legend from the Norse land. Orchestrating a new level of fantasy and delight.

Leaves' Eyes WebsiteLeaves' Eyes Wiki

Passafire - Everyone On Everynight

Passafire - Everyone On Everynight

Passafire
Everyone On Everynight
Label: Law Records

A refreshingly colorful approach to utilizing the reggae vibe and riffs while expanding the overall flavor with jam, funk, prog and hard rock. Hooks that slide into your mind and sincere lyrics that pacify or antagonize as needed.

Passafire Website

Slavic Soul Party - Taketron

Slavic Soul Party - Taketron

Slavic Soul Party
Taketron
Label: Barbes Records

Meet the horny side of New York’s Balkan musical revolution which also includes Gogol Bordello and Balkan Beat Box. Brandishing a barrage of briskly driven Balkan rhythms the songs are funneled through their impressive 9 piece horn section formulating highly danceable jazz, funk and folk exercises.

Slavic Soul Party Website

Suit Of Lights - Bacteria

Suit Of Lights - Bacteria

Suit Of Lights
Bacteria
Label: Visiting Hours Music

I don’t get this. Good quality (well paid?) musicians (including Trevor Dunn) playing the most flaccid, poorly produced alt-pop crap you can imagine. As a bonus, the album cover is forgettable, blaze and unreadable. Wow does this suck!

Suit Of Lights WebsiteSuit Of Lights Wiki

Ziggy Marley - Family Time

Ziggy Marley - Family Time

Ziggy Marley
Family Time
Label: Tuff Gong Worldwide

Bob’s eldest son switches gears and focuses his good grooving reggae melodies towards the youngsters. Friend and family guests here include Rita Marley, Paul Simon, Willy Nelson, Jack Johnson and more!  Did you see him singing in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Ziggy Marley WebsiteZiggy Marley Wiki

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