A few weeks ago I mentioned that sometimes I have albums in a queue ready to review, or sometimes I have albums that are bought, then sit because they don’t excite me, and then I get an album that knocks everything else out of the way to be heard. Well, this time, Avid Reader, I have four albums that fall into the second category. All of them are pretty good, but they didn’t have the fire I was looking for.
Biffy Clyro – Opposites – I just saw these guys open for Muse and wanted to give their new
Chris Gordon — The Summer Circuit
by Jason Lightner May 21st, 2013 | Album Review
I've been listening to a lot of self-produced music lately and there's one I'd like to share with you that I feel really deserves some attention due to its delightful sound and artful presentation.
The Summer Circuit is a 9-track offering by Philadelphia's own Chris Gordon, a brilliant young musician who possesses a quiet enthusiasm and passion for the act of audible artistry. Whether it's electronic or acoustic, Gordon has demonstrated a willingness and ability with his music to both entertain and charm.
Released last year, The Summer Circuit draws inspiration from Gordon's life events and a personal struggle. The
The Summer Circuit is a 9-track offering by Philadelphia's own Chris Gordon, a brilliant young musician who possesses a quiet enthusiasm and passion for the act of audible artistry. Whether it's electronic or acoustic, Gordon has demonstrated a willingness and ability with his music to both entertain and charm.
Released last year, The Summer Circuit draws inspiration from Gordon's life events and a personal struggle. The
Nice Haircut
by J Frazzetta May 20th, 2013 | Artist Review, Featured Artist
When the fall dates were announced for the impending tour to support Because of the Times, I grabbed a pair of tickets to see Kings of Leon make a stop at the Orpheum in Boston. I had never been to the storied venue before and the fall of 2007 would have me there two more times in the span of three months; feast or famine I guess. When I think about concerts that I have bought tickets for and then have to live with the anticipation for a few months, this one is very high on my list.
Michael Bublé, To Be Loved
by Louise May 17th, 2013 | Album Review
Michael Bublé is back in action with his latest album, To Be Loved, which was released April 23 in the U.S. It is his eighth studio album and the singer's fourth consecutive number-one album on the Billboard 200. While his previous album, 2011's Christmas, came out just in time for the eponymous holiday, To Be Loved came out just in time for Mother's Day.
If you are looking for another simple, smooth and mildly jazzy Bublé album, you'll be happy to find on To Be Loved that not much has changed in Bublé's approach to musical selection or vocal character. The
If you are looking for another simple, smooth and mildly jazzy Bublé album, you'll be happy to find on To Be Loved that not much has changed in Bublé's approach to musical selection or vocal character. The
Good Music Housekeeping Needs Consistency
by Jason Lightner May 16th, 2013 | Music Opinions
Much has been said about digital music formats, the pros and cons of various types of audio, from Lossless to MP3, and from AAC to OGG Vorbis, have all been detailed ad nauseam. This is not going to be an article about the best audio format. This is going to be the story of a journey to musical freedom, and how I learned that sometimes, what you don't hear is just as important as what you do.
My first foray into digital music began in 1995, in the form of downloading MIDI renditions of "Enter Sandman" and "Smells Like Teen
My first foray into digital music began in 1995, in the form of downloading MIDI renditions of "Enter Sandman" and "Smells Like Teen