By Nicole Kobie
SR-71’s debut CD, Now you see inside, is solid pop-rock music if listened to correctly. Basically, program the player to bypass the songs "What a Mess," "Last Man on the Moon," "Non-toxic" and the last, a very strange track titled "Paul McCartney." Sir Paul would not be pleased by the vague and cliché lyrics of… Continue reading Now You See Inside
By Alex Brown
Kina Cosper, formerly of R&B group Brownstone, released her debut solo album this summer. Cosper’s self-titled album is a creative infusion of rock, blues, soul and pop. Hard-edge tracks such as her single, "Girl from the Gutter," radiate with angry passion, while slower ballads "Give and Take" and "Still Here" showcase Cosper’s considerable artistic ability.… Continue reading Kina Cosper — self-titled
By Shawn Hoult
For almost two decades, the name Chuck D has been associated with intelligent political commentary and innovative music. Those days are now over. By combining with former Public Enemy bandmate Professor Griff and Kyle Ice Jason to create Confrontation Camp, Chuck D sold his soul to the devil we know as rap-metal. Although it is… Continue reading Hopefully Objects… — Confrontation Camp
By Andrew Ross
This album, Ferrell’s first recording of new material in eight years, serves as an excellent showcase for her awe-inspiring voice. With a range of nearly seven octaves, she moves from throaty, soulful lows to incredible highs that are almost too high to hear. Although she is known as a jazz singer, Ferrell also delves into… Continue reading Individuality (can I be me?)
By Dave Teeuwen
Imagine this: Bob Dylan picks up his guitar and plays Bruce Springsteen’s catalogue. Then, when he’s finished with that, he plays Tom Cochrane’s. Matthew Ryan is a good songwriter, excellent with hooks and adequate with lyrics. But he’s cursed with mediocrity. This record catches your attention at first and then drops you off in a… Continue reading East Autumn Grin
By Dave Teeuwen
Deep, dark and mystical is not easily attained. Sunna tries, but it eludes them. The feeling you get when you put on Tool isn’t here, but they try; they really try. The first track "I’m Not Trading" begins with mechanical grinding sounds before a meaty bass jumps in. You think you’re about to be assaulted… Continue reading One Minute Science
By Nicole Kobie
Here Comes Death is the perfect name for Speedealer’s second release. If forced to listen to this punk-metal trash, you’ll wish you were dead. This CD is a re-release. The band was originally signed to Royalty Records, who went bankrupt quickly after this was originally released upon the unknowing public. There must be a connection.… Continue reading Here Comes Death
At first, Blair Packhams’ new CD, Everything that’s Good, appears to be like The Odds but without the essence of fun. On further listening, the true nature of the CD becomes apparent. All different styles under the pop range of the music spectrum fill this CD, keeping you on your musical toes. The mature nature… Continue reading Everything That’s Good
By Dave Teeuwen
Ah, Canadian music. Sometimes so sweet, sometimes so sour. Feist has that very distinct Canadian flavour to her songs. Every song feels like it’s fall outside. More specifically, it sounds Torontonian: lilting voices, surfaceless lyrics, guitars set on "easy listening." The album is interesting, if nothing else. Unfortunately, it’s also somewhat unfocused. Not that it… Continue reading Monarch
On Wild Strawberries’ Twist, expect upbeat pop love songs sung by Dr. Roberta Carter Harrison, whose voice is like Tracey Thorn’s (Everything But the Girl). Listen to the first song, "Lucky Day," and you won’t know what to expect anymore. The drums (Chris Lamont, Ash Sood) and bass guitar (Dennis Mohammed, Brian Minato) sound pretty… Continue reading Twist