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  • Skelly Riot - Self Titled EP

    Submitted by jsteiner on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 11:36am
    Artist: 
    Skelly Riot
    Review: 

    Skelly Riot, a trio from Portland, Oregon is comprised of some of the better known reggae musicians in town. The reggae and dub influence is all over this 5 song EP, yet they integrate that sound with so many other genres that the end result is a refreshing blend of melody, rhythm, texture, and emotion. The upbeat and philosophical message of reggae is found in these compositions, most notably on “La Sangre Dulce”, where singer Chris Williams, through use of a talk box asks a series of inward-looking questions (“Where will we go when there is nowhere else to run?

    Album: 
    Self Titled EP
    Artist homepage: 
    Skelly Riot

  • Vishnudata - Vishnudata

    Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/27/2009 - 3:11pm
    Artist: 
    Vishnudata
    Review: 

    OMG OMG OMG!
    The leader of the rainbow colored unicorn army is back! And while the unicorns are no longer visible on the album, I can tell that Valo (aka: Vishnudata) has hidden them throughout the tracks on his new album -simply titled 'Vishnudata'.

    Album: 
    Vishundata
    Record Label: 
    Exogenic
    Artist homepage: 
    Vishundatabase

  • Blue Planet Corporation - A Blueprint for Survival

    Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/20/2009 - 2:06pm
    Artist: 
    Blue Planet Corporation
    Review: 

    A new album from Blue Planet Corporation.
    A new double-album from Blue Planet Corporation.
    A new freshly remastered double-album from Blue Planet Corporation.
    A new freshly remastered double-album featuring classics and unreleased material from Blue Planet Corporation.

    Honestly, I am a bit short on words to describe and praise this monumental release.

    Album: 
    A Blueprint for Survival
    Record Label: 
    DAT Records
    Artist homepage: 
    Blue Planet Corporation MySpace

  • Keramick & Lobo - The Braille

    Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/16/2009 - 5:40pm
    Artist: 
    Keramick & Lobo
    Review: 

    Some days are simply those days. They are hard to describe. The world isn't bleak. The sun is shining. You aren't really tired. You weren't recently dumped or fired; hell, you may have even found something you have long since lost. But for some reason, something is off.

    Album: 
    The Braille
    Record Label: 
    Exogenic Breaks
    Artist homepage: 
    Keramick & Lobo page at Exogenic

  • SubConsciousMind - Intermezzo Extended

    Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/05/2009 - 12:13am
    Artist: 
    SubConsciousMind
    Review: 

    And now . . . we are in August.
    I paid rent yesterday. Bloody rent. Rent is like a ghost; always lingering about when you wish it wasn't. You want to sleep. You want to go about your day. You want a simple answer to a straightforward question. The ghost is lurking and giving riddles. Bloody ghosts.

    Album: 
    Intermezzo Extended
    Record Label: 
    Ektoplazm
    Artist homepage: 
    SubConsciousMind Website

  • Psilodump - The Nya Albumet

    Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/16/2009 - 12:56am
    Artist: 
    Psilodump
    Review: 

    And here we are again. I know it is shocking to hear from me so much in such a short period of time, but life tends to happen in cycles and we are currently in a cycle of music and dance. We are also in a cycle of tension. I normally don't subscribe to concepts of astrology, but I have been noticing a trend of the seasons these past few years and perhaps there is something to it. Or maybe I just like to have as many scapegoats at my disposal as possible.

    Album: 
    The Nya Albumet
    Record Label: 
    Demon Tea
    Artist homepage: 
    Psilodump Website

  • Eraser vs. Yöjalka - Virtuosi Di Quosi

    Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/16/2009 - 12:52am
    Artist: 
    Eraser vs. Yöjalka
    Review: 

    And the great EvsY are back with another rockin' album of uptempo insane dance music.
    If memory serves, this is album 4 from this duo and it is as slamming, funky, bouncy, and danceable as the rest of their catalog.
    I'm currently hanging out in the lovely (lol) Philadelphia airport and have a few hours to kill before my connecting flight. While sitting here, I decided to finally give this album a listen and try to bust out a review. We'll see if I can manage to do this. I think I need a drink. LoL.

    Album: 
    Virtuosi Di Quosi
    Record Label: 
    Faerie Dragon
    Artist homepage: 
    Eraser vs. Yöjalka MySpace

  • Troll Scientists - Sir Eel

    Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/27/2009 - 2:43pm
    Artist: 
    Troll Scientists
    Review: 
    You know, Troll Scientists are really good. Their whole "thing" is massively awesome. I dig it. A lot. Their first album, Useless Science, off of Space Boogie Productions was a simply awesome. I wrote at length about it here. Troll Scientists' new album takes that same awesome and does something even more awesome with it. Seriously. It is, the Last Train to Awesome Town.
    Album: 
    Sir Eel
    Record Label: 
    Exogenic
    Artist homepage: 
    Troll Scientists' MySpace
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    The Shins Concert Review

    Submitted by jonnycantrell on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 3:20pm
    Concert date: 
    May 6, 2009

    Location

    Crystal BallroomPortland, OR
    United States
    See map: Google Maps
    Review: 

    The Shins currently have new band members but same style. With new songs, I am feeling optimistic about The Shins new direction with music. They're a fun band to watch, and it's more fun knowing they live in Portland. The frequently talked about Powell's during the show. Overall The Shins are still getting out the kinks with the new members, but overall the presences their old members are not known/felt.

    Artist: 
    The Shins
    Artist homepage: 
    The Shins
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    Hold Time- M. Ward

    Submitted by jonnycantrell on Sun, 03/01/2009 - 7:23pm
    Artist: 
    M. Ward
    Review: 

    M. Ward strikes up another great album. He features a lot of guest appearances on this album. One with Zooey Deschanel and a few others, who cannot not be thought of currently. This is a great folk/rock album. His songs are more up beat than his earlier albums which are nice. The album has the She & Him feel to it, but with total M. Ward. Each song will take the listener on a trip around awesomeville... population you. The album is a must for M. Ward fans, but if you're not into M. Ward this album will get you hooked on him. You'll want to know more about this Portland local.

    Album: 
    Hold Time
    Record Label: 
    Merge