In early 2010 I picked up Astro Coast and was taken in by the guitar melodies, sophomoric lyrics and overall light vibe of Surfer Blood. Then they opened for the Pixies, which was fantastic, and now they have returned with a proper second album. There was an EP in there, I didn’t tell you about it, Avid Reader, but Tarot Classics wasn’t bad and is worth checking out in the future. Partnering up with producer Gil Norton, this Florida four-piece is back with a more mature sound.
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Creed Bratton, Tell Me About It, 2013
by J Frazzetta June 14th, 2013 | Album Review
I know what you’re thinking, Avid Reader, and yes this is the same Creed Bratton from The Office. For nine years he played a rather strange character on a rather strange sitcom but no matter what, I always loved the lines he had on that show. Throughout the series there was always mention of Creed’s background being in a band and most of that was true. During the 60’s he was a part of The Grass Roots for this song and you can see him as the striped guitar player here; crazy right? Since then he’s worked
Lady Antebellum, Golden
by Louise June 10th, 2013 | Album Review
Golden is the fourth studio album by the country music group Lady Antebellum. The album was released on May 7. Lady Antebellum, also known as Lady A, is a trio comprised of vocalist Hillary Scott, vocalist Charles Kelley, and back-up vocalist and instrumentalist Dave Haywood.
The album starts off with "Get To Me," an easygoing track, which makes for a good introduction to the album. "Goodbye Town" brings Charles Kelley's vocals into the spotlight on this fairly straightforward country ballad. For the third track, "Nothin' Like The First Time," on the album, Kelley and Scott trade off on the lead.
The album starts off with "Get To Me," an easygoing track, which makes for a good introduction to the album. "Goodbye Town" brings Charles Kelley's vocals into the spotlight on this fairly straightforward country ballad. For the third track, "Nothin' Like The First Time," on the album, Kelley and Scott trade off on the lead.
Phoenix, Bankrupt!, 2013
by J Frazzetta June 7th, 2013 | Album Review
A lot can be said about this drummer-less French quartet and the way they have managed to inject some life into dance rock. Lots of synthesizers, catchy guitar riffs and touring drummers have brought them around the world, so when word of their new album came up a few months ago I was very intrigued. I will admit, Avid Reader, that I grew tired of their radio hits off their previous album, yet that album was a lot of fun if you gave it the proper attention and if you haven’t, then you should. My thought was that
Vampire Weekend, Modern Vampires of the City
by Louise June 6th, 2013 | Album Review
Modern Vampires of the City is the most recent album released by American indie rock band Vampire Weekend. The band is lead by vocalist Ezra Koenig, who writes the majority of the lyrics for the band. He composes the music along with Rostam Batmanglij, who plays an assortment of instruments for the band, including guitar, keyboard, drum programming, string arrangement, and banjo. They are joined on stage by bassist Chris Baio and drummer Chris Tomson. Modern Vampires of the City, which was released on May 14, 2013, closes out their first trilogy of studio albums, which includes Contra (2010) and their debut Vampire
