3/22/2006
Looking at Jeremiah Lockwood, it's hard to imagine that he's the voice behind the grittiness which pours out of the album, American Primitive. The songs on Lockwood's solo debut are full of the soul and passion of a man who his lived well beyond his years. Of course, young people have a lot on...
3/10/2006
At first listen, Warren Barfield sounds like another sensitive singer/songwriter, ala Gavin DeGraw, Howie Day or Josh Kelley. However, instead of pouring his heart out over a lost love, Barfield shares his deepest beliefs. On his latest album, Reach, Barfield expresses his love and devotion for...
3/9/2006
We see it on TV and in the movies all the time: the perfect club scene, where everyone gets in, where everyone is attractive, and where the music is infectious and fills the room with just the right mood. Unfortunately in reality, the people situation is often a hit or miss, but good DJs can create...
1/4/2006
Sensual melodies, and rhythmic beats, define Lindsey Yung's Fusion. The talented singer/songwriters powerful voice strong enough to stand up to the forcefulness of her music. Each song on the album is so wonderful; it's hard to distinguish the best tracks. A notable one is "Surrender To You," a...
12/24/2005
I had mixed feelings when it came to this album. On the one hand I enjoy the sensual rhythms of songs like "Rio" and "Mandelay Bay," songs that evoke images of Latin America and the South Pacific. I also found Butler's voice delightful on tracks like "Fire and Rain" and "Baby Love." However, as...
12/24/2005
The phrase "unlike anything you've ever heard before" is used to describe artists so often that it could almost be its own category. However, Jorane really is different. Not different some forced, trying-to-prove-something way, but different in that she uses her gifts as both a cellist and a...
12/23/2005
In this era of corporate-sponsored artists and packaged bands, it's refreshing to hear a singer/songwriter who recalls a time when music was for the people. Fred Prellberg's debut is a throwback to the rock of the 60s and 70s. The recording bridges the gap between generations of music listeners.
12/22/2005
Dan Baraszu's Night Fall is an eclectic assortment of jazz, funk and electronica. Innovation and improvisation keep this album fun and exciting, and not two tracks alike. The songs are all unique and convey a variety of emotions. Some are fast and frisky, others are slow and seductive. The...
12/20/2005
At first listen, Boysetsfire's latest album, Before the Eulogy seems a bit harsh, maybe a little too heavy for those not used to hardcore. Loud, aggressive tracks like "One Subject Notebook" and "Paradise Candy" have almost no melody and feature some intense vocals. Listening to this album, it's...
12/19/2005
The non-stop action of Sin City, captured by the television show "Las Vegas," is matched perfectly with a fun-filled soundtrack of songs by Vegas legends and contemporary artists. What would the soundtrack to "Las Vegas" be without Elvis?
