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Book Review: Rick Moody – On Celestial Music
Music and literature have a shared history. There is a long list of celebrated writers who were also talented musicians, which Rick Moody finds unsurprising. When it comes to writing, Moody, who has published several novels ...Music and literature have a shared history. There is a long list of celebrated writers who were also talented musicians, ...
Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun – Death
This record was released a week ago, but I needed some more time with it before writing a review. Jim Lockey and the Solemn Sun’s Death was my most anticipated album of 2012. I probably had ...This record was released a week ago, but I needed some more time with it before writing a review. Jim Lockey and the Sol ...
Preview: James – The Gathering Sound (Box Set)
James are a relic from the era when a band’s name didn’t need to be searchable on the internet. Sure, they’re currently at the top of a Google search for “James”, but back when the World ...James are a relic from the era when a band’s name didn’t need to be searchable on the internet. Sure, they&# ...
Record Review: The Menzingers – On the Impossible Past
This morning I began my day with a listen to The Menzinger’s On the Impossible Past. As it turns out, punk rock is quite a good substitute for coffee. “Burn After Writing” kicks off the enthusiasm- ...This morning I began my day with a listen to The Menzinger’s On the Impossible Past. As it turns out, punk rock is qui ...
Record Review: Josh Ritter – Bringing In the Darlings
A few weeks ago, Ruckus favorite Josh Ritter announced a surprise six-song EP, Bringing in the Darlings, so of course we were thrilled. This release is quiet and lovely, with all six tracks using the word ...A few weeks ago, Ruckus favorite Josh Ritter announced a surprise six-song EP, Bringing in the Darlings, so of course we ...
Record Review: Reviving Cecilia – Thin Air
The heart of Reviving Cecilia is the dual vocals of Connie Hong and Ali Goosens- their voices blend together so well I’d believe they were sisters. The singing alone is to die for, but the keyboard-driven ...The heart of Reviving Cecilia is the dual vocals of Connie Hong and Ali Goosens- their voices blend together so well I&# ...
Record Review: Jenny Owen Youngs – An Unwavering Band of Light
I have been looking forward to Jenny Owen Young’s latest album, AN UNWAVERING BAND OF LIGHT, for quite some time. But once she started playing songs from the new record during her StageIt shows, I have ...I have been looking forward to Jenny Owen Young’s latest album, AN UNWAVERING BAND OF LIGHT, for quite some time. But ...
First Aid Kit- The Lion’s Roar
Swedish sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg make up the haunting duo that is First Aid Kit. Their sophomore album, The Lion’s Roar is layered with light and airy tunes that are driven by vocals. The fact ...Swedish sisters Klara and Johanna Söderberg make up the haunting duo that is First Aid Kit. Their sophomore album, The ...
Snow Patrol – Fallen Empires
I have a long history of loving Snow Patrol. Their last three albums are part of my perpetual soundtrack and I loved them from the first listen. That being said, Fallen Empires was a grower. I ...I have a long history of loving Snow Patrol. Their last three albums are part of my perpetual soundtrack and I loved the ...
Listening to one album in 2012? Listen to Ivy Mairi’s No Talker!
I loved Ivy Mairi’s Well You so much, that it’s one of my most played albums. Her new album, No Talker, is quickly climbing up there. Sophomore albums are often tricky- can they live up to ...I loved Ivy Mairi’s Well You so much, that it’s one of my most played albums. Her new album, No Talker, is quickly c ...
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