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The Syn Martyrs’, Chicago Wednesday, January 11, 2006 Progressive rock has experienced a revival of sorts, from the bombastic nature of The Mars Volta to the dreamy etherealness of Elbow to the reckless randomness of Porcupine Tree. But long before these relative newcomers landed on anyone’s radar, the movement developed throughout the late 1960s and […]
Bound Stems preview
Bound Stems Empty Bottle, Chicago Friday, January 20, 2006 Despite occasionally getting lost in Bound Stems’ varied song structure, the intricate complexity and diverse arrangements showcase a brim musical forte of ambitious experimentation.
The Sound Of Help
Gary Schepers is apparently a well-liked person within the Chicago music community. At least that’s what we gather from the amount of support local bands and venues have been willing to give the local soundman/musician to help fight his battle with Type 2 diabetes.
Two For Tuesday
Nelly Sweatsuit (Universal) Universal does what it should have in the first place, condensing Nelly’s Sweat and Suit albums into a conventional, single-disc release.
Dancin’ On His Grave
The Notorious B.I.G. Duets: The Final Chapter (Bad Boy) The essence of the word “duet” is duo, Latin for “two.” Some songs on this Duets involve as many as six vocalists.
Kiss The Prime Minister With That Mouth?
Holy Fuck Holy Fuck (Dependent) In a lot of ways, Holy Fuck’s debut album begs to be attacked. Ignore the stupid name, and focus instead on the we’re-so-indie-it-hurts decision to forgo making electronic music with the genre’s usual high-end technology, and use live drums and kitschy, toy store keyboards and percussion. Be sure to stamp […]
Ying Yang, Thank You Mam
Ying Yang Twins U.S.A. Still United (TVT) Jesters of the Court-A-Crunk milk U.S.A. yet again. Might as well.
Tricked Out
Trick-Trick The People Vs. (Motown) D-Town MC was unhappy about his December 27th release date; he’s lucky Motown Records went ahead with this stillborn album.
3 Friends Memorial
3 Friends Memorial Metro, Chicago Saturday, January 14, 2006 Family and friends of Chicago musicians Michael Dahlquist, John Glick, and Doug Meis have put together this memorial/benefit and add some closure to their senseless deaths.
Tomorrow Never Knows preview
Tomorrow Never Knows Schubas, Chicago January 12 to 15, 2006 Loyola’s college station, WLUW 88.7 FM, reprises its annual Schubas fest with headliners Kevin Tihista, Manishevitz, Chin Up Chin Up, and Magnolia Electric Co.
David Allan Coe Preview
David Allan Coe Joe’s, Chicago Friday, January 13, 2006 David Allan Coe‘s first run-in with the law happened when he was only nine, and the result was allegedly an immediate trip to reform school. As the legend goes, Coe spent the better part of the next 20 years of his life in some sort of […]
We Are Scientists Preview
We Are Scientists Subterranean, Chicago Monday, January 16, 2006 Having releasing a string of EPs after forming in 2000, We Are Scientists were signed to Virgin Records in 2005 and things have been moving quickly for the trio ever since. They appeared on David Letterman last month and will open for Kaiser Chiefs on a […]
Birthplace Of Gospel Music Destroyed
On Friday, January 6th, in the afternoon, a fire tore through the Pilgrim Baptist Church in Bronzeville, completely destroying the historic building that had so long been a cornerstone of Chicago’s African-American community.
Korn CD Review
Korn See You On The Other Side (Virgin) Nu metal pioneers sell their soul to Avril Lavigne’s songwriters.
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