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
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
By Kate Robson
This Side is a creative mix of many inspirations from the three young musicians who make up Nickel Creek. Though the group began their careers as bluegrass musicians, hints of classical, folk, jazz, and rock all reached this record to create a unique sound. The first track on the disk, “Smoothie Song,” draws straight from… Continue reading Nickel Creek, this side