I wrote about the new Orange Goblin album for Spectrum Culture.
If you like stoner rock, you’ll enjoy this. It’s not their best record, but it’s a lotta fun regardless.
Hundred Word Reviews: Split Cranium | ‘I’m The Devil and I’m OK’
In which members of burly acts like Sumac, Old Man Gloom, and Converge come together to make burly hardcore. Imagine if Mammoth Grinder’s music was playful and the arrangements were influenced by mescaline, and you’re close. Elements of surf, d-beat, post-punk, and ambient permeate galloping (and catchy) compositions and make them more fun (and more interesting) than standard death-punk, while Aaron Turner attempts to cut through the din with his belch-bark. It’s a silly album title (with a sillier cover), yes. It’s also a lotta fucking fun.
Album Review: Palm Reader | ‘Braille’
I wrote about the UK hardcore band’s disappointing new record, which is an abrupt change from their previous work.
“Swarm,” the opening song on the album, is one helluva killer single, though.
Alice In Chains | “The One You Know”
Sludgy riffing, ear-worm chorus, wah-wah solo.
Yup, sounds like AIC.
Column: 2Pac | ‘Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z.’
Wrote a (long) piece about 2Pac’s second album, which just turned 25.
Album Review : Black Wizard | ‘Livin’ Oblivion’
Wrote about the fun-as-hell new record from Black Wizard.
If you like your stoner rock and you like thrash, you’ll wanna check this out.
Throwaway Rap Punchlines #20
Earning money from my intelligence, I make dollars and sense.
Album Review: Myles Kennedy | ‘Year of the Tiger’
Wrote some words on Myles Kennedy’s debut solo album over at Spectrum Culture.
It’s a solid singer-songwriter record if you can ignore the MTV Unplugged feel of it.
Album Review: Insect Ark | ‘Marrow Hymns’
I wrote about the new Insect Ark record, which is very good.
If you like dark drone music, check it out.
Throwaway Rap Punchlines #19
I murder rappers with my rhymes – call me a ghostwriter.