Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: Year 2012
Grimblee - Mutilate

Grimblee - Mutilate

Grimblee
Mutilate
Label: self

Too often, dubstep is bogged down with conflicting interests, crossed genres or some other confluence of inefficiencies, but not here. Grimblee (Gilbert Splett) serves up straightforward kick-ass whompin’ electronica from Salt Lake City that is guaranteed to pique your eardrums.

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Lionize - Superczar and the Vulture

Lionize - Superczar and the Vulture

Lionize
Superczar and the Vulture
Label: Pentimento Music Company

Great grooves! Very successfully weaving together reggae elements with over-the-top 70s groove-rock, this DC quartet really has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. “It’s definitely the most complete, distinct Lionize record so far,” notes bassist Henry Upton, who established the group in 2004. So there ya go.

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Therion - Les Fleurs Du Mal

Therion - Les Fleurs Du Mal

Therion
Les Fleurs Du Mal
Label: End Of The Light

Over-the-top orchestral metal has never sounded so good! Formed in the late 80s as a death metal band, this Swedish outfit has survived a bevy of member changes to produce this opus of intense and well-executed orchestral metal of the highest order, and once again redefining the genre. Bravo!

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Saffron - Dawning

Saffron - Dawning

Saffron
Dawning
Label: Palmetto Records

Kindred spirits finding common ground in the poet Rumi, these veteran musicians fuse contemporary sensibilities with classical Indian and Western jazz influences to create music that is as delicate and richly nuanced as the spice.

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Lords of Acid - Lords of Acid

Lords of Acid - Lords of Acid

Lords of Acid
Lords of Acid
Label: Metropolis Records

After 12 long years the mighty Praga Khan, along with longtime collaborator Erhan Kurkun, bring us a new full length orgy of punky electro industrial deliciousness. This is a fantastic, feisty, fun, booty shakin’ party album with great grooves, wide stylistic variances and witty lyrics plus an ever apparent sex appeal. Yummy!

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Mekong Delta - Intersections

Mekong Delta - Intersections

Mekong Delta
Intersections
Label: Steamhammer/SPV

How do you create a technical thrash metal band for 2012? Start in the mid 1980s! Founded in the 80s by producer and bass player Ralf Hubert and surviving decades of band changes and turmoil, this release gives new life to a variety of their acclaimed classics utilizing the technology and band lineup of today, while enabling the band to get out and tour the world again.

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Kmang Kmang - Drifting

Kmang Kmang - Drifting

Kmang Kmang
Drifting
Label: self-released

Defying traditional classical guitar structures to incorporate indie rock angst and prog rock finesse with jazzy improvisational plateaus brings this Chicago based collective to a unique perfection. Founded by Barmey Ung, a Cambodian transplant, the compositions effortlessly delve into Flamenco, Samba, as well as traditional Cambodian Music.

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Lance Lopez - Handmade Music

Lance Lopez - Handmade Music

Lance Lopez
Handmade Music
Label: MIG Music

Starting in New Orleans and mentored by Buddy Miles (Band of Gypsys) this ballsy blues guitarist has been a professional musician since the age of 14. At the age of 18 he became Lucky Peterson’s band leader. Now on this, his second solo release, he starts off jumpin but gets gritty, soulful and introspective in the middle.

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