Apr 26, 2003 Music Misery Loves Harmony by The Vegas Nerve (Review) Yep, there are a lot of other bands doing this but the Vegas Nerve do it pretty well.
Apr 12, 2003 Music The Cutting Room Floor by Over The Rhine (Review) This is a band that simply does not write bad songs. Ever.
Mar 23, 2003 Music Singed Wings EP by Maduro (Review) Maduro’s music has plenty of room for development, but this EP proves he’s got a solid foundation.
Feb 18, 2003 Music Silver Line on a Black Sea by The Potomac Accord (Review) While there are undeniable Godspeed comparisons, The Potomac Accord’s music is never quite so bombastic.
Jan 19, 2003 Music Lost Songs by John R. Williamson (Review) You’d never know this was a collection of leftovers if Williamson hadn’t said so himself.
Dec 23, 2002 Music 9 by Elaine Lachica (Review) The heart and soul of Lachica’s music draws from 4AD’s glory days.
Dec 3, 2002 Music Limited Sight Distance EP by Stefanie Fix (Review) The impression I leave with is that Limited Sight Distance is still trying to find their sound.
Oct 19, 2002 Music Plug Me In by Ladybug (Review) The women who calls herself LadyBug plays a feisty, funky style of folk music.
Oct 19, 2002 Music This Mortal Lust by Melinda Gidaly (Review) Gidaly’s not really like anyone else, but here she echoes Liz Phair.
Oct 5, 2002 Music 5 Popes by My Education (Review) My Education’s greatest asset is their ability to balance their quiet and loud sides, pouring equal time and detail into both.
Aug 23, 2002 Music Meditation, Contemplation, and Prayer by Jesse Eubanks (Review) For the most part, the album maintains a consistent mood best suited for contemplative moments.
Jul 20, 2002 Music Surround Me by Riki Michele (Review) A blend of jazz, trip-hop, and downtempo music that stood out from everything else I heard at this year’s Cornerstone.
May 26, 2002 Music Salt by John R. Williamson (Review) Expect great things from Williamson in the future, and the future is now.
May 26, 2002 Music Extended Play by The Connection (Review) These are solid songs, songs that could definitely benefit from a little more depth in the studio, if only to polish the edges.
Oct 12, 2001 Music Death of a Saint by Sam Billen (Review) Each song feels perfectly, beautifully natural, an outlet for a man trying to cope with death and loss.
Sep 14, 2001 Music Non-Fi Is the Best Fi by Fi (Review) A fresh sound that captures interest with beautiful songwriting and lush instrumentation.
Aug 27, 2001 Music Legend Music Demo by Guy David (Review) If you’re familiar with Plone or Boards of Canada, you should know what to expect from David.
Aug 18, 2001 Music Love Ambition Demo by Matt Easton (Review) Easton isn’t doing anything mind-blowing here. He’s just very adept at penning good songs, musically and lyrically.
Jul 22, 2001 Music Flux by Judean Radiostatic (Review) Flux is a beautiful, dark mixture of industrial electronica.
Jul 22, 2001 Music Sweet Long Goodbyes by Lasso (Review) I’m not comparing Lasso to the greats of country yet, but they have the potential of putting out an album worthy of comparison.