Shame on me, but I am finally back to the mailbag.
So I have been really busy over the last month, and all the Rift stuff has been a bit behind. It's time to get back on that horse and in about three long posts I should be able to catch up.
The Fillmores - Self Titled
The Fillmores explain it very well on there simple sell sheet that they are basement band and the CD conveys it as well. Chock full of average rock and roll tunes which seems to suit them very well.
Brother Big Bad - Self Titled E.P.
Brother Big Bad funks it up and since I am not a huge fan of Funk it really doesn't do much for me. If you do enjoy funk music it is probably worth at least a listen.
Western Fifth - Self Titled E.P.
Lots of Self Titled albums here. Western Fifth by name sounds like a country band. They do have a tinge of country in their sound along with some folk and indie rock. WIth the glut of alt country/indie rock bands in town it might be hard for them to stand out. To give them some credit the band was only started in the late summer of 2006, so they do have some time to grow into something all their own.
Live From Heaven - Self Titled
Something can be said for a band, being safe and made to rock out. Live From Heaven seem to be in that mid hard rock category. Not heavy enough to offend, but heavy enought to be harder then just a rock band. They also stretch in prog rock way with some musical chops as well. It not something I would listen to, but I see a good college crowd in their future.
Mr. Ruff - Struggle Hustle Love
The first track after the "intro" comes across a bit like P.O.S. with the heavy backing track. Mr. Ruff really enjoys the F word and most of it comes across as angry. I can hear the Unknown Prophets influence (Big Jess does contribute on a few tracks). This CD is not great, but it is good. I will give it a few more listens.
2 No Ho - Self Titled
This CD of sound compositions and layered samples mixed with beats and some real instruments does have some interesting moments. I can't see myself listening at a live show or just listening for listening sake. I would have to be on some sort of mind altering chemical to truly enjoy it, or drunk at a party if it was background music.
Watson - Been Here Before
I can't really blame a band for trying. It seems like this band is doing okay with small to mid size crowds and they have been playing for about five years in one form or another. I think the recording and production could have been quite a bit better. It sounds like something that was recorded in a home studio even though it wasn't. This recording is below average and with their experience and time playing together it shouldn't be.
Brothers Quetico - Quid Bro Quo
Wow, I never had heard of this band, and this recording is amazing. These guys play it dirty, jazzy, folky and really put out something that sound very different. I think these guys might get a Rift Feature.
We One - Road 2 Success
The flood of Hip-Hop in this town never ceases to amaze me. This CD has some good tracks on it, but when you put 18 tracks on a CD, there is bound to be a few (a couple songs are short intros.) They might of been better off putting out half the amount of tracks and picking the very best ones. The special intro is a must hear, it's funny to listen to.
Kingfield - Letters Post Mortem
I wrote a bit about Brett Johnson in one of my previous posts. This guy has accomplished quite a bit over the last ten years. He plays bass with Atmosphere, runs a record label and now has put out his own CD in which he plays guitar and vocals on. Letters Post Mortem is a solid hard rock album which is a great testament to Brett's will and drive.
Concentual - Stranger Than Fiction
I think this is repackaged version of a CD they put out a year or two ago. I thought that it had the same name. I will have to check into that. Concentual is a pop music band, really clean production, instrumentation and vocals. I think it might be harder in this town to get a real buzz with a sound like this. On the other hand this type of band can make money, since they can appeal to a larger crowd and play those much coveted high paying college gigs.
The Copperheads - Cold Mississippi
While The Copperheads don't appeal to my old style country likings, they have differentiated themselves from the alt country and indie country bands in town. They do sound a bit like The Eagles, with their vocal delivery and twang but you can also hear a bit of late seventies, early eighties country in there.
So that is my last batch of catch up. Look for more soon!
The Fillmores - Self Titled
The Fillmores explain it very well on there simple sell sheet that they are basement band and the CD conveys it as well. Chock full of average rock and roll tunes which seems to suit them very well.
Brother Big Bad - Self Titled E.P.
Brother Big Bad funks it up and since I am not a huge fan of Funk it really doesn't do much for me. If you do enjoy funk music it is probably worth at least a listen.
Western Fifth - Self Titled E.P.
Lots of Self Titled albums here. Western Fifth by name sounds like a country band. They do have a tinge of country in their sound along with some folk and indie rock. WIth the glut of alt country/indie rock bands in town it might be hard for them to stand out. To give them some credit the band was only started in the late summer of 2006, so they do have some time to grow into something all their own.
Live From Heaven - Self Titled
Something can be said for a band, being safe and made to rock out. Live From Heaven seem to be in that mid hard rock category. Not heavy enough to offend, but heavy enought to be harder then just a rock band. They also stretch in prog rock way with some musical chops as well. It not something I would listen to, but I see a good college crowd in their future.
Mr. Ruff - Struggle Hustle Love
The first track after the "intro" comes across a bit like P.O.S. with the heavy backing track. Mr. Ruff really enjoys the F word and most of it comes across as angry. I can hear the Unknown Prophets influence (Big Jess does contribute on a few tracks). This CD is not great, but it is good. I will give it a few more listens.
2 No Ho - Self Titled
This CD of sound compositions and layered samples mixed with beats and some real instruments does have some interesting moments. I can't see myself listening at a live show or just listening for listening sake. I would have to be on some sort of mind altering chemical to truly enjoy it, or drunk at a party if it was background music.
Watson - Been Here Before
I can't really blame a band for trying. It seems like this band is doing okay with small to mid size crowds and they have been playing for about five years in one form or another. I think the recording and production could have been quite a bit better. It sounds like something that was recorded in a home studio even though it wasn't. This recording is below average and with their experience and time playing together it shouldn't be.
Brothers Quetico - Quid Bro Quo
Wow, I never had heard of this band, and this recording is amazing. These guys play it dirty, jazzy, folky and really put out something that sound very different. I think these guys might get a Rift Feature.
We One - Road 2 Success
The flood of Hip-Hop in this town never ceases to amaze me. This CD has some good tracks on it, but when you put 18 tracks on a CD, there is bound to be a few (a couple songs are short intros.) They might of been better off putting out half the amount of tracks and picking the very best ones. The special intro is a must hear, it's funny to listen to.
Kingfield - Letters Post Mortem
I wrote a bit about Brett Johnson in one of my previous posts. This guy has accomplished quite a bit over the last ten years. He plays bass with Atmosphere, runs a record label and now has put out his own CD in which he plays guitar and vocals on. Letters Post Mortem is a solid hard rock album which is a great testament to Brett's will and drive.
Concentual - Stranger Than Fiction
I think this is repackaged version of a CD they put out a year or two ago. I thought that it had the same name. I will have to check into that. Concentual is a pop music band, really clean production, instrumentation and vocals. I think it might be harder in this town to get a real buzz with a sound like this. On the other hand this type of band can make money, since they can appeal to a larger crowd and play those much coveted high paying college gigs.
The Copperheads - Cold Mississippi
While The Copperheads don't appeal to my old style country likings, they have differentiated themselves from the alt country and indie country bands in town. They do sound a bit like The Eagles, with their vocal delivery and twang but you can also hear a bit of late seventies, early eighties country in there.
So that is my last batch of catch up. Look for more soon!
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