Music Reviews for the week of 7/13/09

Josh One - Tolerance/Boomnote

Josh One on his own is usually categorized as electronic. He mixes electronics,R&B,funk,soul,jazz,house,and hip hop.This album has the same feel as his previous album Narrow Path. Over all the album sounds like lounge music mixed with hip-hop and R&B, and something that might be heard on the CSI shows. Not all songs have vocals such as track 1 and track 12.
FCC:9
Recommended: 12.4.3.1.11.8.7.2.


*Vagina Panther - Self-titled/METIVE

Garage,heavy, punk, fem-rock, and yes on the cover it is what you think it is. I was not expecting a whole lot with this album, and maybe that's why I love it, but really it is good. The guitars are laid on thick.This album makes me want to walk around in my underwear, embrace being a woman, and ******* rock out!

FCC:Clean
Recommended:5.6.3.8.10.9(possible fcc can't really understand one part)


Summer Cats - Songs For Tuesdays/Slumberland

Up-beat,warm,summer, music, with some cheesy vocals that almost ruin the album (I should not be reviewing this album) I would really like this album if there were different vocals or none at all. Summer Cats are two girls and three boys from Melbourne, Australia. The female vocals are nice, but the male vocals are too whiny for my taste. Take this review with a grain of salt if you like The Bicycles, and All Girl Summer Fun Band, because I don't care for either.

FCC:Clean
RIYL:All Girl Summer Fun Band, The Bicycles
Recommended:4.8.5.10


Trevor Giuliani - Subcontrario (In Stereo)/Dovecote

Giuliani's style incorporates elements of pop and folk that blend well for easy listening. He uses a lot of acoustic and electronic instruments. The album is mellow but dramatic and alive, and well composed. He moved from New York to Portland, Oregon and I guess is gardening now.

FCC:Clean
Recommended:8.9.10.2.1.3.7.5

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ambrosia and Autism

Image
My plans for the Victorian District excursion were postponed due to rain, along with the puppet show. There is always next week. It all worked out for the best. I was itching for some good vegetarian food and found this little place on the 6 th St called Amrosia Living Foods Cafe . It has wifi and I was in the mood to write and eat. Only one of those happened. The place was small and friendly. I asked to sit by an outlet and server told me a last minute presentation was about to happen and the outlet would be in use. I walked to the back of the restaurant and there I was talked into the getting the raw special: beet ravioli. Which was amazingly delicious and filling. Followed by raw baklava for desert. All the food served is gluten free. After finishing my meal I wasn't ready to leave so I asked what the presentation was about. Author Rhonda Spellman was discussing diet and nutrition in regards to treating autism . Also joining her was Dr. Lauren
Read more

Peacin' Out

Image
Last night I enjoyed a wonderful meal at Andies on Montrose and Greenview. I sat outside amongst the couples and friends chatting away the time until the food arrived. A glass of Syrah and some pita bread kept me company. To the right of me an elderly man sat alone, we acknowledged each other's presence and the breeze the evening had to offer. The old man and young woman sat separately alone, with an air of confidence and satisfaction of not having to explain ourselves to anyone. The old man just wanted his meal, while the young woman fantasized about much more.I found my cat spot for the evening. Today I'm just about ready to take off. I have the option of going to see Brazilian Girls tonight at Soldier Field. After briefly thinking about it my mind was already set. Leave Chicago tonight! Not sure where I'm going but I'll take whatever comes my way, and have a good time.
Read more

Ms. Jasinski

Image
Woke up with a taste of nostalgia. I haven't missed my mom in more than a while. It felt good to remember her. As I placed my amethyst earrings in their holes, I sighed a loud, "God I miss you Terri." To work at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art is to be in a constant state of nostalgia. Not only from the stone sculptures of Chinese Dynasties, but also my grandfathers essence that haunts the place with his original office and library still intact. When I sit up front greeting guests and doing research, I yearn to hear grandpa Joe's voice call me into his office and give me something to do. Never met the man. Only see him every week in a stone portrait custom made in Florence, Italy as a tribute to his passing. The afternoon lingered. A woman came in. As I watched her sign the guestbook I thought to myself: I know this woman. Yes, it has to be her.   She approached the front desk. "Hi, I use to have one of the grandaughters in my class a while ba
Read more