Mandatory CD Purchases
Greetings all,
I'm here with a special message for you today. I have compiled a short list of CD's that have recently been released which require your immediate attention.
Autolux - Future Perfect
Who are they?
Autolux is a trio of musicians from larger (and now defunct) bands. Most notable is Greg Edwards, former member of the critically acclaimed Failure. This is the band's first full length release.
What do they sound like?
L7, Sonic Youth, and other early nineties indie rock icons.
Why should I care?
This is the best indie rock you've heard since the early nineties. This album will make you want to rummage through your CD's and listen to your old indie albums. If you are not familiar with the style, this is the perfect introduction.
Millencolin - Kingwood
Who are they?
Millencolin is the best punk band to ever come out of Scandinavia, and one of the best modern punk bands period.
What do they sound like?
The epitome of the modern punk revival; Millencolin is fast rock with outstanding melody, great use of harmony, and lyrics with more meaning than the current pop punk infestation.
Why should I care?
This album is a cross between their two best albums; the fast punk style of Pennybridge Pioneers and the steady hard rock of Home from Home. This album is a great example of what punk should be, not the whiny bubble gum pop coming out of the mouths of guys with a lot of tattoos on MTV.
Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth
Who are they?
Nine Inch Nails first appeared with the release of Pretty Hate Machine in 1989. Since their debut, NIN has been the largest industrial rock band on the face of the planet. With a revolving door of band members, Trent Reznor is the sole member of NIN.
What do they sound like?
Go out and immediately acquire Pretty Hate Machine and The Downward Spiral.
Why should I care?
With Teeth is a throwback to NIN's first, and best release, Pretty Hate Machine. Being more sleek and stripped down than Reznor's most recent efforts, With Teeth comes across more organic and easier to enjoy. The lyrics are genuine and the singing is more emotive and less wooden than NIN's last double CD release, The Fragile.
That's your homework for now. I'll have a few more from you later.
-G
I'm here with a special message for you today. I have compiled a short list of CD's that have recently been released which require your immediate attention.
Autolux - Future Perfect
Who are they?
Autolux is a trio of musicians from larger (and now defunct) bands. Most notable is Greg Edwards, former member of the critically acclaimed Failure. This is the band's first full length release.
What do they sound like?
L7, Sonic Youth, and other early nineties indie rock icons.
Why should I care?
This is the best indie rock you've heard since the early nineties. This album will make you want to rummage through your CD's and listen to your old indie albums. If you are not familiar with the style, this is the perfect introduction.
Millencolin - Kingwood
Who are they?
Millencolin is the best punk band to ever come out of Scandinavia, and one of the best modern punk bands period.
What do they sound like?
The epitome of the modern punk revival; Millencolin is fast rock with outstanding melody, great use of harmony, and lyrics with more meaning than the current pop punk infestation.
Why should I care?
This album is a cross between their two best albums; the fast punk style of Pennybridge Pioneers and the steady hard rock of Home from Home. This album is a great example of what punk should be, not the whiny bubble gum pop coming out of the mouths of guys with a lot of tattoos on MTV.
Nine Inch Nails - With Teeth
Who are they?
Nine Inch Nails first appeared with the release of Pretty Hate Machine in 1989. Since their debut, NIN has been the largest industrial rock band on the face of the planet. With a revolving door of band members, Trent Reznor is the sole member of NIN.
What do they sound like?
Go out and immediately acquire Pretty Hate Machine and The Downward Spiral.
Why should I care?
With Teeth is a throwback to NIN's first, and best release, Pretty Hate Machine. Being more sleek and stripped down than Reznor's most recent efforts, With Teeth comes across more organic and easier to enjoy. The lyrics are genuine and the singing is more emotive and less wooden than NIN's last double CD release, The Fragile.
That's your homework for now. I'll have a few more from you later.
-G
posted by Garry at 4:17 PM
1 Comments:
Garry - This the kind of post you need to submit to magazines like the Reader. Or any other music paper or magazine. D.O.D (dear old dad)
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