July 2010
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History From Below // Delta Spirit
If it’s a band with the talent to soar from songs full of catchy hooks, powerful vocals, toe-tapping rhythms, dashes of scathing polemic wit and lyrical prowess to soft-spoken, beautiful ballads you’re after, San Diego’s Delta Spirit are the band for you. Their second full length studio album, History from Below was released at the start of June, and certainly does not disappoint.
I’ll...
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Why Can't We Have Fun // Debutaunts
Atlanta quartet Debutaunts recently emerged from the sweaty, claustrophobic venues of the underground rock scene triumphantly, with a record deal in their hands. Combining the distinct musical talent of all four members, Debutaunts brought forth a unique album, Why Can’t We Have Fun, that has since exploded the minds of music gurus everywhere.
Partnered with Grammy nominated producer Matt...
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It Likes To Party // Campaign
Atlanta’s Campaign has arrived onto the scene with an EP that, at first bite, attacks you with no preparation. No rising sounds, no gentle intros, no beguilement. Just a full on seizure of wrists and into the pit for a tumultuous ride. Track one of the EP is “Rock Bottom Summer”, a threatening powerhouse of an introductory that sets you up on an adrenaline rush. The ominous drum beat stands...
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Omni // Minus The Bear
Seattle’s Minus the Bear are back with the follow up album to 2007’s Planet of Ice with Omni, a record that, despite its uber catchy melodies, I’m in two minds about. To put it totally bluntly: I just don’t get it.
I know this review will probably sound schizophrenic, but I can’t help it. I’m divided. I also know this is Positivexposure, and I’ll get to the positivity, I promise, but on the one...
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Firewood // The Bear Romantic
If you’re a fan of Harvard, you should already know some things about Jesse Clasen. To name a few, he has an incredible voice and knows how to use it, he plays piano, and occasionally, he will play some horns. What Firewood immediately teaches us is that Jesse had a hidden talent up his sleeve. Sure, he played acoustic guitar on The Inevitable and I, but the guitar on Firewood is much more...
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Adventure // Stegosaur
The opening to Stegosaur’s Adventure 7″ sounds out as a welcoming conversation starter, a casual greeting to you, the listener on the other side. Jerid Reed Morris, the man behind the vocals, speaks to you of picking the attention of record executives and as you feel part of the conversation, it’s surely hard to wonder how this foursome could evade the kingpin dream-makers of the recording...