To say that I was disheartened by Vanessa Carlton's third album, Heroes & Thieves, would be an understatement. It sounded forced to the point that it was almost unpleasant to listen to sometimes. However, I enjoyed Carlton's previous albums enough to simply wait for her next album, hoping it would be better. Four years after the release of Heroes & Thieves, Vanessa Carlton has finally come out with a new album. Rabbits on the Run was released on July 26, 2011, and it was a pleasant surprise.
After Heroes & Thieves, Carlton was unsure whether or not she would
The Muppets, The Green Album, 2011
by J Frazzetta August 30th, 2011 | Album Review, Music Opinions
If it has to do with the Muppet universe, chances are I’m privy to it. Growing up a huge fan of The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock and other Jim Henson projects, when this album was announced I was very excited. I will admit that some of the artists featured would not have been some of my first choices, yet they all proved to give these tunes their own flair to bring in a new generation and revive faith for the true believers.
The set starts with OK Go covering the main theme and there couldn’t be a better
The set starts with OK Go covering the main theme and there couldn’t be a better
4 Footer @ Holiday House in Baltimore, MD 2011.08.20
by Jason Lightner August 26th, 2011 | Concert Review
Who likes a Baltimore rock band called 4 Footer? You do, you savvy son-of-a-gun! You like 'em so much, you're going off to Google RIGHT NOW to search for their Facebook and MySpace pages so you can get the skinny on these guys. That's okay – I'll wait. All done? Brilliant. Let's get it started, then, shall we?
I really enjoy hole-in-the-wall bars like Holiday House. I enjoy the skeezy atmosphere, the dubious clientele and the even more dubious staff that work in these kinds of joints. My favorite thing about these places, however, is that I
I really enjoy hole-in-the-wall bars like Holiday House. I enjoy the skeezy atmosphere, the dubious clientele and the even more dubious staff that work in these kinds of joints. My favorite thing about these places, however, is that I
Album Review: 21
by Louise August 24th, 2011 | Album Review
When a teen breaks into the music industry these days, it isn't generally because of her musical talent. Adele did just that with the release of her album 19. (The album title represents her age at the time of its production.) 19 was produced after the singer's break-up with an unnamed partner, and delves into the emotions involved with the break-up.
Two years later, Adele is back with the release of her second album, 21. Again, the title reflects her age at the time of its production. Again, it was produced after the singer endured a major break-up. And again,
Two years later, Adele is back with the release of her second album, 21. Again, the title reflects her age at the time of its production. Again, it was produced after the singer endured a major break-up. And again,
Two for One
by J Frazzetta August 23rd, 2011 | Album Review
Both of these albums have been sitting on my desk for months giving me a very forlorn look. With their big puppy eyes they say to me: hey, get off your lazy @$$ and review us for crying out loud! Without further ado let’s get this party started.
Steve Earle – I’ll Never Get out of This World Alive – This may not be my normal cup of tea, but you have to break out once in a while. I was able to read a pre-publication copy of the book bearing the same name before I knew the album existed.
Steve Earle – I’ll Never Get out of This World Alive – This may not be my normal cup of tea, but you have to break out once in a while. I was able to read a pre-publication copy of the book bearing the same name before I knew the album existed.