The copious use of sound effects was my first clue that this album was not going to be very good. The mixed metaphors in the songwriting was my second clue. However, I am stubborn by nature so I continued to listen. “Gothic City” is aptly named, and it shows that the band is not really [...]
Archive for March 2010
Episode 1341 is up
March 23, 2010Episode 1339 is up
March 22, 2010Episode 1338 is up
March 20, 2010Episode 1337 is up
March 19, 2010Various Artists “Phase Five NZ Music”
March 18, 2010I picked up this one for two reasons: New Zealand is the only other country I have been to, and the first track was from Bang! Bang! Eche!, which was one of the first bands I reviewed for KSCU. Bang Bang Eche, as they are called here (no factorial), are showcased on the record with [...]
Episode 1336 is up
March 18, 2010Dadfag “Scenic Abuse”
March 17, 2010The unfortunately named Dadfag are angry in a suburban way. I cannot take this band seriously. Musically, they sound like Operation Makeout, I guess, but you can tell the local influence in songs such as “Hangover Head.” But if you want to go that route, I might as well listen to Glitter Mini 9. You [...]
