A number of folks have asked me to post what I’ve been listening to, so in addition to the reviews, I’m going to keep an on going playlist. This way I can get the word out a bit faster, and not as forma as a review. I’ll create a blog entry for each update, but I’m also going to create an article and update that with each new blog entry. I’m sort of curious to see the progression of artists and styles. I’m not going to send out updates on any regular basis, just whenever I update what I’m listening to,
And since I got a ton of material for the holidays, this edition will reflect that.
January 11, 2004
American Hi-Fi – Live From Tokyo – I really like both Hi-Fi CDs, the first one is more straight ahead rock, and the 2nd is more pop-punk. This was recorded at the end of the tour for the first CD, and it does a good job capturing the band. I really like the cover of Cheap Trick's Surrender. (Category: Hard Rock)
MxPx – Before Everything & After – Cool pop punk from a band that has been around for a while. This is the first CD I have by them. Some good songs, and a few that I skip. Decent CD – (Category: PopPunk)
Nebula – Atomic Ritual – Excellent Stoner Rock, and the new one from this band. Some very talented musicians who know how to groove. (Category: Stoner Rock)
David Lee Roth – Diamond Dave – What a cover album by Dave? You may think that would suck, but this is a great collection of 60’s blues influenced songs, and Dave does the some justice. If you want to remember the roots of rock, you should check this out. Everything from a Beatles cover, to Jimi Hendrix, to James Brown and The Doors. (Category: Blues)
Senses Fall – From The Depths Of Dreams – Yet another pop punk CD (and another DriveThru records). I like a lot of the bands on DriveThru and wanted to give Senses Fall a try. OK, but not as catchy as some of the more popular DriveThru Artists (The Starting Line is an excellent example).
Cauterize – So Far From Real – Hmm, this Canadian band seems to fall between genres, and is part of the reason why they haven’t caught on. A cross between pop punk and 80’s hair metal. I’d say a pop punk version of Trixter. Pretty cool CD. (Category: Pop Punk & Hard Rock)
MEST – Wasting Time – I got this one because I loved Destination Unknown. Not nearly as good as Destination, but there are a couple songs that I like, so if you already have Destination, you may want to check this one out. (Category: PopPunk)
Trippin On Dolls – Moment of Sanity - A local NJ band who are friends with Xenon, and their lead singer is Rocco Fury (of American Angel fame). Definitely not another American Angel, but still a good hard rock CD. Don’t know how many CD the band has left, so you may not be able to get this one.