Tapes n’ Tapes: Sophomore Release Nestles Nicely in Modern Indie Category
Christian Klepac – The buzz around Tapes n’ Tapes is that they were one of the first “blog bands” brought to real world fame by an enthusiastic Internet campaign.
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Back to the Future: Black Mountain Revive Stoner Rock; Release Album of the Year
Matt Ashworth – If you would have told me six months ago that I’d spend the first half of 2008 gushing over a record steeped in the classic rock sounds of the 70s I would have probably scoffed pretentiously and muttered something about the forthcoming Magnetic Fields album.
The Beltholes: Probably Stuck Gum under Your Desk in High School
Greg Lehman – I had no idea how to start this review. I considered an analogy to being “on the last belt hole” after eating too much turkey or mentioning that the album has a sample of “Stayin’ Alive,” mentions Eddie and the Cruisers and ends with the word “cocaine” and a cat’s meow. None of these sounded opener-worthy.
Promote This: A Kid Named Paul on a Kid Named Thompson
Paul W. Richardson – A Kid Named Thompson brings to the collective rock table a uniquely Texas-punk meets emo-core CD that delivers the goods.
The Pack A.D.: Two Rugged Cowgirls Make Their Mark on Rock-n-Roll
P.W. Richardson – The Pack A.D. is a duo from British Columbia championing the old-skool sound. Each track on their 2007 release Tintype, on Vancouver’s Mint Records, is a blast of raw emotion and minimalist technique.
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