Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Year 2009
Evil Cowards - Covered in Gas

Evil Cowards - Covered in Gas

Evil Cowards
Covered in Gas
Label: Metropolis Records

This quirky dirky mind candy is the musical undertaking of “Electric Six’s” ineffable Tyler Spencer in conjunction with
William Bates from “Fall On Your Sword.” Impetuous and compulsive these 13 beguiling tracks display cantankerous rock with ample swagger, sway and quixotic lyrics.

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Lacuna Coil - Shallow Life

Lacuna Coil - Shallow Life

Lacuna Coil
Shallow Life
Label: Century Media

I gotta admit, this Italian gothic metal outfit continues to impress. The beautiful and masterfully blended dynamics of male and female vocals and impressive instrumentation with well rounded dynamics make this a worthy addition to their already groundbreaking catalogue.

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Leonard Cohen - Live In London

Leonard Cohen - Live In London

Leonard Cohen
Live In London
Label: Sony

Such entrancing dusky vocals and memorable folk anthems lose nothing in their live format. In fact, because of today’s live production values, these songs may sound better than their studio originals! What a great selection of work and wonderful performance.

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Nic Fanciulli - Global Underground DJ Series

Nic Fanciulli - Global Underground DJ Series

Nic Fanciulli
Global Underground DJ Series
Label: Global Underground

A double disc dose spotlight of highly danceable trance inducing house music from one of today’s hottest DJ’s. Exhibiting fresh beats mixed into comfortable rhythms with compelling gyrating momentums.

Nic Fanciulli Website

Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Rare Elements

Omar Faruk Tekbilek - Rare Elements

Omar Faruk Tekbilek
Rare Elements
Label: 5 Points Records

Immediately infectious and compelling world beat electronica from renowned Turkish multi-instrumentalist virtuoso Omar Faruk Tekbilek. The 10 sizzling remixes featured here are done by Amon Tobin; Junior Sanchez; Cheb I Sabbah and others. Of note, Omar plays twelve traditional Turkish instruments: ney, kaval, kavala, zurna, oud, aglama, jura, darbuke, def, bendir, davul and finger cymbals. WOW!

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Paul Gilbert & Freddie Nelson - United States

Paul Gilbert & Freddie Nelson - United States

Paul Gilbert & Freddie Nelson
United States
Label: Mascot Records

Teaming up two friends, one a guitar virtuoso and one a rock vocalist produces pleasantly entertaining results. This very contemporary rock is not filled with bells and whistles, just really well written straight forward rock n roll.

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Prong - Power of the Damn Mixxxer

Prong - Power of the Damn Mixxxer

Prong
Power of the Damn Mixxxer
Label: 13th Planet Records

Tommy Victor and company present revisioned versions from “Power Of The Damager.” These 13 moshing metal juggernauts from as many different remixing aficionados are refreshed, refueled and ready to pound into your brain with the angst and emotion that breed repeated play.

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Wumpscut - Fuckit

Wumpscut - Fuckit

Wumpscut
Fuckit
Label: Metropolis Records

Grim, terse and bleak German industrial electronica. The music feels as if one is angrily strolling down a dimly lit industrial tube of hypersymbolic overtures nestled into remote areas of your being that are searching for catharsis and the distant yearnings of the narcoleptic playgrounds of sound and rhythmic structures of distant dreams.

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Zap Mama - ReCreation

Zap Mama - ReCreation

Zap Mama
ReCreation
Label: Heads Up International

Playfully, chilled out attitudes are in vogue on this joy filled and life affirming wash of multicultural world rhythms with a refreshing vision and soulful vocal refrains. Although a bit heavy on the R&B for my tastes, this is undeniably a stellar release.

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Amorphis - Skyforger

Amorphis - Skyforger

Amorphis
Skyforger
Label: Nuclear Blast Records

Finding new ways to awaken my inner Viking! Invigorating anthems with their signature Scandinavian folk metal approach reverberate a dark, powerful beauty and majesty unmatched. This third round with singer Tomi Joutsen integrates a broad stroke of vocal styles with increased progressive rock elements to their musical palette.

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Chill Factor-5 - The Venus Effect

Chill Factor-5 - The Venus Effect

Chill Factor-5
The Venus Effect
Label: Electronfarm Records

A contemporary musical hybrid helmed by world traveling, Grammy nominated multi instrumentalist Maurice Oliver. This treasure trove of chilled smooth electronica flirts adventurously with numerous musical combinations from the jazz, hip hop, pop, funk, soul and world beat realms.


Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam - Coming Up For Air

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam - Coming Up For Air

Davy Knowles & Back Door Slam
Coming Up For Air
Label: Blix Street Records

Possessing all the trappings of “The Next Big Thing” including a big name producer (Peter Frampton), slots at a load of summer festivals, and a substantial amount of raw talent, this 22 year old British blues pop guitarist from the Isle of Man is on the fast track to achieving his goal.

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