Starshine on the Devilwoods
Although The Preons have been a part of the Seattle music scene since the early days of this very website, the band waited until 2008…
Body Language
Now, when I think punk, I always think Israel. I mean, really, they go hand in hand. Am I right? Ok, well, maybe not. Yet,…
Colin Meloy Sings Live
Sometimes it is hard to tell what to make of live albums. A majority of the time they are either (a) fans-only affairs or (b)…
Cavalier
Tom Brosseau isn't going to win any awards for silky smooth vocals or full band bravado. Brosseau's latest effort, Cavilier, features his sparse instrumentation paired…
Not For Us Two
The sophomore album from Northampton, MA group Lo Fine has taken six years to complete, but this time around there is a stable band effort…
Elephant Shell
The great thing about TPC is that they are perpetually like a new boyfriend or girlfriend: when you listen to their songs, you just feel…
Walk It Off
I don't know Dave Fridmann personally. I am fairly sure we have never met. Yet, for some reason, he must not like me. "Why" you…
Read & Burn 03
If you are feeling a little shell-shocked by your visit to the Ghostland Observatory (darn it, even if I don't like the album, I still…
The Third Hand
There has been much scrutiny since RJD2 declared hip-hoppery as he knew it banished from his shelves so he could pick up a guitar and…
Sex Death Cassette
Rafter is sort of a musical menagerie that can actually pull off the act. Sex Death Cassette is the closest thing you can get to…