The steady sludge of guitar and harsh vocals are the first things slapping you in the face as you listen to this album. Then, tribal drumbeats are cued, throwing the Killing Joke machine into action. Add two thumping basses to the mix and it’s almost too overwhelming. Killing Joke’s new, self-titled album is incredibly addictive.… Continue reading Killing Joke
Month: October 2003
The Raveonettes
By Kate Robson
The first full-length album from Danish duo The Raveonettes is a change from everything out there these days. The disc was recorded entirely in B-flat major, which makes it quite tedious to listen to. Not only that, but every song uses fuzzy or distorted guitars, distracting the listener from what could be a truly good… Continue reading The Raveonettes
Finger Eleven
By Kate Robson
After Finger Eleven’s second disc, Greyest of Blue Skies, I didn’t think they would ever be able to top it. They haven’t–yet. The self-titled third disc from the Canadian band is a little softer and nowhere near as angry as their previous work. It is a strong rock disc though, and the band has paid… Continue reading Finger Eleven
Dave Rave Group
By the end of the first track, I was willing to write the Dave Rave Group off as a bar band 15 years past its prime. There’s almost no energy, just a sense that “we should rock, so I guess we’re rocking.” By the end of the second track, I was willing to forgive them.… Continue reading Dave Rave Group
Martin Tielli
Martin Tielli is a god. You have probably never heard of him but that does not detract from his godliness. Whether it’s his solo material, his work with The Rheostatics or Nick Buzz, anyone who has ever seriously tried to emit listenable noises from a guitar should worship Tielli. His sublime solo debut, 2001’s We… Continue reading Martin Tielli
Vendetta Red
Our days are numbered 666, so brace yourself for the storm that is Vendetta Red.This band’s dark, yearning, post-grunge punk rock gained them an impressive following and a spot on the 2003 Vans Warped tour.Between the Never and the Now is their fourth release and their second full-length album which, although lacking the intense energy… Continue reading Vendetta Red
Jersey performs, MTV does not
By Adam Goetz
While it isn’t hard to notice that MTV has slowly tried to force its vapid programming on Canadian audiences, what a lot of you may not know is that there is a MTV2 in Canada trying to establish itself as well. On Mon., Oct. 6 their Campus Invasion Tour with Gob, Kazzer and Jersey hit… Continue reading Jersey performs, MTV does not
Good Boy, not quite in the doghouse
By Chris Tait
Full-to-capacity stadium seating, artery-clogging popcorn, watery fountain drinks and about 300 children, all staring glassy-eyed and sugar-filled at a 40-foot screen. This sets the scene for any theatre playing Good Boy, the latest kid favourite. To a child, this is a euphoric outing, however to a lone student journalist with no apparent excuse for being… Continue reading Good Boy, not quite in the doghouse
Women’s Soccer recap
By Russ Dyck
When you go toe-to-toe with one of the best, you usually put up your defense and brace yourself for the blows. The women soccersaurs didn’t cower, taking the University of Alberta Pandas head-on Sat., Oct. 5 and were very close to walking away victorious. "All in all I thought we were the better team today,"… Continue reading Women’s Soccer recap