Archive for August, 2006
The Panic Channel Review
The Panic Channel (ONe) (Capitol) A more fun way to look at this is not as Dave Navarro’s project, but drummer Stephen Perkins’ latest attempt to revive Jane’s Addiction and force his way into rock history.
Fernando Review
Fernando Enter To Exit (In Music We Trust) Portland singer-songwriter recruits members of Eels and Richmond Fontaine for latest album.
Young Widows Review
Young Widows Settle Down City (Jade Tree) Breather Resist fragments regroup for abrasive debut as Young Widows.
Michael Zapruder’s Rain Of Frogs Review
Michael Zapruder’s Rain Of Frogs New Ways Of Letting Go (Howells Transmitter) It’s imaginable with a last name like Zapruder, you’re expected, as an artist, to document some pretty major occurences. It’s the same name gracing the infamous “Zapruder Film,” which unwittingly captured the sideview of President Kennedy’s assassination.
Joanna Review
Joanna This Crazy Life (Geffen) Philly-cum-Broadway starlet Joanna — just Joanna — wants you to focus on her “vocal talent.” And so does Geffen.
Hit The Switch Review
Hit The Switch Domestic Tranquility & Social Justice (Nitro) Concise SoCal punks Hit The Switch are quick at the controls on latest album.
Daughters Review
Daughters Hell Songs (Hydra Head) It’s a shame “extreme” has been co-opted by ESPN, Mountain Dew, and other mainstream entities, because the word really goes for bands like Rhode Island’s Daughters.
Lollapalooza Live Review!
Lollapalooza Grant Park, Chicago August 4, 5, and 6, 2006 In its second year as a Chicago-based, standalone festival, Lollapalooza was a rousing success for nearly all involved. What appeared at first to be a logistical nightmare (the mile distance between the two main stages) proved to be no more than a sweaty inconvenience on […]
The Wreckers Live!
The Wreckers Joe’s, Chicago Monday, August 7, 2006 I wasn’t aware this show was acoustic until I arrived at Joe’s and saw the room half full of tables taking up the usual standing room. It was a welcome surprise, though, since The Wreckers’ record is an organic, country-tinted slice of Americana, obviously written on acoustic […]
Transition Preview
Transition Congress Theatre, Chicago Thursday, August 10, 2006 Transition’s new CD, Get There, is produced by Mike Herrera. Who’s that? Christian pop punkers will tell you he’s the bassist/vocalist from MxPx.
Califone Preview
Califone The Hideout, Chicago Sunday, August 13, 2006 In anticipation — burning anticipation, since it’s two months off — of the forthcoming Roots & Crowns (Thrill Jockey), Chicago’s Califone headline Wabansia House.
Hawthorne Heights Sue Victory Records
Hawthorne Heights Sue Victory Records Alleging “overly aggressive, unethical, and illegal schemes and tactics” enacted on the band’s unwitting behalf, rock band Hawthorne Heights are suing Chicago punk label Victory Records and owner Tony Brummel to terminate their contract and collect unspecified damages.
Heartland Turns 30!
Heartland Turns 30! Heartland Café, the iconic Rogers Park restaurant/live music venue, turns 30-years old this week. We say it doesn’t look a day past 21.
Gin Blossoms Reviewed
Gin Blossoms Major Lodge Victory (Hybrid) It probably isn’t possible to judge the Gin Blossoms without invoking their history, especially if they’re repeating it.
Blood Meridian Reviewed
Blood Meridian Kick Up The Dust (V2) You can’t keep a good Black Mountain man down.
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