King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard — Murder of the Universe/Sketches of Brunswick East — ALBUM REVIEWS
Intro Australian rock group King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard has gone from goofily named garage rock band to a psychedelic, storied experience of its own. In a world where … Continue reading
Foxygen – “…And Star Power” – ALBUM REVIEW
Foxygen “…And Star Power” Sometimes, bands and artists commit what is called “career suicide,” in which they release an album almost as if to completely undo their entire career. Lou … Continue reading
King Tuff – “Black Moon Spell” – ALBUM REVIEW
King Tuff “Black Moon Spell” King Tuff wowed me, to an extent, back in 2012 with the release of his self-titled second album. His brand of abrasive, nasally garage rock … Continue reading
Goat – “Commune” – ALBUM REVIEW
Goat “Commune” Back in 2012, the world of psychedelic rock welcomed one of its most original newcomers in ages. A very mysterious Swedish band called Goat put out an album … Continue reading
Ty Segall – “Manipulator” – ALBUM REVIEW
Ty Segall “Manipulator” It should be illegal for Ty Segall to be as good as he is. He’s released several albums with several different artists for not even a decade, … Continue reading
Electric Würms – “Musik, Die Schwer Zu Twerk” – EP REVIEW
Electric Würms “Musik, Die Schwer Zu Twerk” It would be pretty difficult to pinpoint the exact moment that Oklahoma psych-rock band The Flaming Lips became just a bit too weird. Maybe it … Continue reading
Mastodon – “Once More ‘Round the Sun” – ALBUM REVIEW
Mastodon “Once More ‘Round the Sun” Atlantan progressive metal group Mastodon has been consistent in remaining one of the genre’s most charismatic and talented bands. The group effortlessly combines sludge … Continue reading
Oranssi Pazuzu – “Valonielu” – ALBUM REVIEW
Oranssi Pazuzu “Valonielu” Finnish experimental black metal group Oranssi Pazuzu has been around about six years or so, and “Valonielu” is the third in a series of difficult-to-pronounce albums with … Continue reading
of Montreal – “Lousy With Sylvianbriar” – ALBUM REVIEW
of Montreal “Lousy With Sylvianbriar” One of the more prolific bands attached to the Elephant 6 collective is known as of Montreal. They were formed in 1997 by Kevin Barnes … Continue reading
Fuzz – “Fuzz” – ALBUM REVIEW
Fuzz “Fuzz” I’ve written before about the music of the incredibly prolific young singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist known as Ty Segall. He released a solo album less than 2 months ago that was … Continue reading
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