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Review: A Jealousy Issue

A Jealousy Issue “Somebody Shoot Me, I Think I’m In Love” (Indianola Records) Another upset hardcore band thrashin’ and grunting thier way through an entire CD.  Is this how upset I would be if I wasn’t able to deal life’s…

Review: Abstract Rude & Tribe Unique

Abstract Rude & Tribe Unique “ShowTyme” (Battle Axe Records) Don’t let the rather frightening, revolt-inspiring album art deter you, as this Abstract Rude and Tribe Unique record is a bluesy, island-tinged, low-key listen. The burnished flow of “Stand and Deliver”…

Review: Aceyalone

Aceyalone “Love & Hate” (Decon) “Aceyalone /you must strive…” – Mikah 9 from Inner City Griots’ “Bully of The Block”. Striving is what Aceyalone is all about. This is clearly evidenced in his latest work Love and Hate (on Decon/Project…

Review: Across Five Aprils

Across Five Aprils “A Tragedy In Progress” (Indianola Records) O.K. call me old fashion but when, and why did it become cool to mix grunting vocals with emo snivel?  Another observation, apperantly your not a hip hardcore band unless you…

Modern Fix

CALEXICO- interview by Gordon Downs home Quality music comes in rare and often strange forms these days. May you be a fan of peppermint-flavored blues-pop, or deconstructed guitar anthems by UK bands from across the pond, today’s musical landscape is…

Review: Agent 51

Agent 51 “The Red and the Black” (Surfdog Records) There will always be a thriving market for cute boys that play rock music.  This natural trend leaves the door open for pop-punk acts to jump on the train and give…

Modern Fix

FEATURED ALBUM REVIEWS back to album reviews home Aceyalome ” Love & Hate” (Decon) ” Aceyalone /you must strive…” – Mikah 9 from Inner City Griots’ “Bully of The Block”. Striving is what Aceyalone is all about. This is clearly evidenced in…