By Nicole Kobie
Want to travel? With this compilation, you can go around the world in 15 tracks. World Connection, created by the record company with the same name, is a starter set for world music. Full of upbeat, diverse songs from Peru to Bulgaria, from Portugal to Surinam, this music is like a 200-level course. All the… Continue reading World Connection
By Ken Clarke
Just when you thought Stevie Ray Vaughn could never be replaced, along comes Double Trouble with a new CD to confirm that fact. Not that they’re daring to emulate their glory days, but the very name of the band conjures up obvious comparisons. Double Trouble is now Tommy Shannon (bass), Chris Layton (drums) and a… Continue reading Been a Long Time
By Ken Clarke
Hot on the heels of the 2000 ConstruKction Of Light European tour, King Crimson graces our discerning ears with a new three CD live set. The first two discs contain innovative live versions of various Crimson compositions as well as a unique cover of "Heroes" (Robert Fripp was the guitarist on David Bowie’s original). Disc… Continue reading Heavy ConstruKction
By Nicole Kobie
Just as talking dirty can be fun, so can punk band Guttermouth. Covered with Ants is all hyperactive, damn-the-man anthems. The typical punk tracks vary from head-bopping to head-banging intensity, never losing their bouncy energy. Don’t expect mind-blowing lyrics, or mind-numbing music either. Guttermouth aren’t stuck in the guitar-bass-drum rut of many similar groups; they… Continue reading Covered With Ants
By David Kenney
Hawksley Workman is in love with absurdity. (last night we were) The Delicious Wolves is an ode to his favourite subject, intertwined with love and flirted with repeatedly. The piano plunking singer/songwriter coos and bounces into panic attacks disguised as songs only to retreat back inside. "Jealous of your Cigarette," "Little Tragedies" and "You Me… Continue reading The Delicious Wolves
Just as the snow thaws and patios become useable yet again, John Scofield gives the gift of perfect accompaniment for wining and dining dinner guests. As the evening progresses to drinks at dusk, Works for Me accompanies the transition perfectly. His intellectual hip style is on display yet again–this time in a much more laid-back,… Continue reading Works For Me
By James Keller
After a slew of unsuccessful live albums, the Dave Matthews Band has returned to music-making with Everyday, their ninth CD–and what a welcome return it is. Dave Matthews et al continue their tradition of creating intricately orchestrated acoustic-driven pop. Peppered with Matthews’ unique voice, they shift from sweet melodies to their signature frantic musical rants… Continue reading Everyday
By Mike Carron
Do you like to go hard and long? Can you last all night? Then this CD is for you. Hard House Seven is non-stop hard-core house seasoned with progressive and booty. The tracks are short and the beats are repetitive. Could you ask for anything more? Each of the 32 tracks are so alike that… Continue reading Hard House Seven
By Matt Oakes
My regrets go out to all the fans of Orb. The latest effort from Alex Peterson and company has fallen short of the bar they set for themselves in 1997 with the release of Orblivion. The last three years have seen the realm of ambient house catch up with the aging electronic pioneer. Nevertheless, Cydonia… Continue reading Cyclonia
By Matt Oakes
We had it coming. The latest release from legendary guitar virtuoso Jeff Beck is a superb example of what can happen when a Fender Stratocaster falls into precisely the proper hands. Naturally, this CD serves as a showcase for Beck’s undisputed guitar mastery. Accompanying him is the reunited personnel from 1999’s Who Else! including guitarist… Continue reading You Had It Coming