Cornerstone 2002: An Interview with Fine China So, my ultimate question is, “Who makes you hate music?” Jul 1, 2002 Cornerstone Festival Interviews
El Dorado LP by The Lassie Foundation (Review) It’s not rocket science, it’s not going to change the world, but as music-as-pleasant-diversions go, El Dorado is a damn good one. May 26, 2002 Music
Control by Pedro The Lion (Review) A concept album that reveals the lives of the supposedly righteous for the moral travesties they really are. Apr 20, 2002 Music
Movement by The Elevator Division (Review) Despite much of the album’s rather gloomy sound, there’s nothing overwrought or melodramatic about it Feb 2, 2002 Music
Super Deluxe by Morella's Forest (Review) It’s beautiful and swirling dreamy chords with beautiful female vocals, much like My Bloody Valentine. Dec 8, 2001 Music
Non-Fi Is the Best Fi by Fi (Review) A fresh sound that captures interest with beautiful songwriting and lush instrumentation. Sep 14, 2001 Music
Charity Empressa by Charity Empressa (Review) Charity Empressa’s “drone” music makes for a beautiful and consistently rewarding listen. Sep 3, 2001 Music
California by The Lassie Foundation (Review) Simply put, this album reaffirms all that’s good and golden with pop music. Apr 7, 2001 Music
Goldenwest by Ester Drang (Review) There are those times when, within the first 30 seconds of listening to a new CD, you know you’re listening to something truly special. Mar 24, 2001 Music
Sylph by Writ On Water (Review) At times, it wonders into brief avant-garde experimentation, but even that is well done, building up tense atmospheres. Dec 23, 2000 Music
Artcore, Volume 2 by Various Artists (Review) Buy this album, if only to see what’s currently happening in cutting-edge Christian music. Dec 23, 2000 Music
The Only Reason I Feel Secure by Pedro The Lion (Review) Pedro the Lion’s songs practically drip with an intensity that would make most emo bands foam at the mouth. Dec 22, 2000 Music
Americana by Starflyer 59 (Review) When you hear this record, it’s easy to see why Starflyer is one of the most critically acclaimed Christian bands. Dec 22, 2000 Music
Easy Come Easy Go by Starflyer 59 (Review) Actually, the best part about having all of these tracks in one location is getting to listen to all of Starflyer’s musical directions in one sitting. Dec 22, 2000 Music
Everybody Makes Mistakes by Starflyer 59 (Review) When it works, it shows once again that Martin is still one of the best songwriters in Christian music. Dec 22, 2000 Music
Awaiting the Dawn by Various Artists (Review) Much of the music on here is pretty challenging, but fortunately for the listener, it almost always delivers. Dec 22, 2000 Music
Passafist by Passafist (Review) Of all the “industrial” albums I’ve bought, this one’s held the most interest for me, simply because it’s so different. Dec 22, 2000 Music
Winners Never Quit by Pedro The Lion (Review) David Bazan’s songwriting has never been better than on this album but the emotional and spiritual depth feels strangely underwhelming. Dec 22, 2000 Music