Mushroomhead “XIII” (Universal Records) Wow! Heavy metal twisted with rock-opera and a few little Motown-y backup singer parts stirred in for spice. Very clean sounding mixes, heavy testosterone voice that becomes opera rock singer in a flash, rapid tempo changes…
Jeremiah Freed “Self-Titled” (Universal Records) Jeremiah Freed is a five-member ensemble hailing from Portland, Maine. Their self-titled debut album demonstrates a heavy classic rock influence (“Wait For Me”) but also displays a fondness for the flashy guitar parts and “Monster…
Dirty ““The Pimp and Da Gangsta”” (Universal Records) Dirty is the Alabama rap duo comprised of MC’s Big Pimp and Mista G. By billing themselves as “The Pimp and Da Gangsta,” they are courting unfavorable comparison to another Dirty South…
Atticus Fault “Self-Titled” (Universal Records) Atticus Fault is a quartet out of Nashville that specializes in (but isn’t limited to) airy yet emotional guitar pop. Tracks like the Blur-inspired, dance-flavored “She’s A Vision” show that they’re not afraid to take…