Came Out to Watch You Play
by J Frazzetta April 15th, 2013 | Artist Review, Featured Artist
When Tool came back with their 1996 sophomore album Aenima I can recall hearing rock stations digging the heavy sounds and playing several of the tracks on air. I was 13 and I remember that my friends loved the album because of the excessive use of the F-word throughout -- that was enough for them. At one point someone let me borrow the album and I was pulled right into their world. Sometimes, Avid Reader, a song or piece of music just hits you like a ton of bricks, and this album spoke to me somehow. It would be
Rediscovered
by Jane Wangersky April 12th, 2013 | Music News
In late 1969 -- "30 more days until 1970" -- the Rolling Stones were touring the U.S. and Michael Lydon (founding editor of, well, Rolling Stone) was with them all the way. The long, gritty, and revealing article that he brought out of that tour is now a Kindle Single, The Rolling Stones Discover America. At 63 pages, it's a quick read, and you'll find yourself caught up in the all the hysteria of the tour.
Lydon is taken into the inner circle of the band and its entourage -- as much as any outsider ever can be. He quickly
Lydon is taken into the inner circle of the band and its entourage -- as much as any outsider ever can be. He quickly
The Strokes, Comedown Machine, 2013
by J Frazzetta April 11th, 2013 | Album Review
Despite the sound coming from this album the year is still 2013, not 1986. When we last met up with The Strokes their album Angles seemed to pull heavy from 80’s styling and this new one is the companion piece. I like it more than I thought I would. One thing is for certain: if you are still waiting for a Is This It part two, it will never happen. There are a few moments here where the band feels like they are reaching back to their early years, but a decade on and several side projects later
Davenport Cabinet — Our Machine
by Jason Lightner April 9th, 2013 | Album Review
I'm not quite sure what I expected going into listening to Our Machine by Davenport Cabinet. As a guy who holds Coheed and Cambria in very high regard, I was extremely interested in hearing what guitarist Travis Stever's solo project had to offer. Sadly, I came away from the album underwhelmed. It was like watching McKayla Maroney sail through the air in stunning fashion, only to botch the landing all over again.
Our Machine is the fourth album released by Travis Stever as part of his side project. Released January 15, 2013, Our Machine is a 16 track
Our Machine is the fourth album released by Travis Stever as part of his side project. Released January 15, 2013, Our Machine is a 16 track
This is Necessary
by J Frazzetta April 8th, 2013 | Artist Review, Featured Artist
The early 90’s proved to be a tough time for mainstream metal acts, as hair metal was losing its grip and Metallica seemed to be taking a step in another direction. You still had Megadeth and Slayer raging on, but there was a new breed of metal coming out of the woodwork and this genre would be labeled: alternative metal. What does that mean? Well I’m glad you asked, Avid Reader, and I’ll try to answer it to the best of my ability. Bands that fit this new category might have had the trappings of a standard metal band,
