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Six Storeys High by Six Storeys High

cookiegirl — 2010-06-21T10:56:32+00:00

Six Storeys High have probably never been compared to Jonas Brothers before, but like the pin-ups of American Pop who spawned a million Camp Rock dolls, the single taken off their respective UK debuts ("Emergency Call" vs. "SOS") makes a Mayday reference. On the evidence of this self-titled EP it is hard to imagine Six Storeys High getting into troubled waters. Opening track "Emergency Call" crashes in, grabs the listener by the scruff of the throat and refuses to let go. The next track "Slide Away" with its huge sing-along chorus showcases the teenagers at their best; it has the hooks to hang your hat on while managing to put you through the emotional mincer. Lead singer Stephen Gray even has shades of Rick Witter about him (does anyone remember Shed Seven?) but on the rest of the tracks he manages to sound refreshingly original. "Five Times Better" is in a similar vein, only even better - the sort of song you can imagine playing incredibly loud while driving very fast. The lyrics typify the band's preoccupation with teenage angst, describing the reasons for dumping a girlfriend (because her friend is "more pleasing on the eye or the fact that you don't dress so well"). "In My Sight" is another fine addition to the Six Storeys High canon. Overall the result is an uplifting debut that would sound equally at home in a swaying stadium or a lovelorn teenager's bedroom. My guess is that Six Storeys High won't be making a cameo appearance on Hannah Montana any time soon, but I have to say that that is probably Miley Cyrus' loss.

Esquire by Blonde Redhead

hemantkumar — 2010-05-03T23:08:12+00:00

Esquire-keeping pace with continuous changes in technology and intelligently applying the same for optimization of customer’s and stake-holder explicit and latent need. Truly Esquire is “Total Business Solution” provider in all respects and we provide “Best Practices” along with “Break through Practices” business solutions.

Between The Lines by Jason Achilles Mezilis

AllTheGuitarsAreDead — 2010-04-10T01:38:09+00:00

I came across this album recently while searching for a new release from bi-coastal prog-rockers OWL: apparently their guitarist has a new solo EP out, thought I'd pick up a copy on iTunes and give a listen as I'd been reading it was (mostly) all cover tunes...didn't know what to expect? Well, I'll say this _ contrary to his band OWL, there is absolutely NOTHING metal about this record, and that's a good thing. I have read somewhere since that Jason actually refers to his sound as "dirt rock". The EP leads in with a PJ Harvey tune (one of my favorites, a tune called "One Line" from "Stories From The City..."), and is immediately given a raw and dirty drum-heavy treatment that sounds fantastic despite the quite prominent tape-hiss. Yes tape hiss...as in this was all recorded on tape (as I later discovered) at the guitarist's private all-analog studio. Jason does not partake in the vocal duties on this album, but rather (wisely I would imagine) sitting on backing vocals and leaving that prominent task to, as he puts it, "close friends and lovers" that do the job admirably. Darin Bennett is a searing vocalist, hearty with decades of swamp blues gravel, and Arrica Rose (presumably the lover, current or ex) is a fine balance on their clever take of "California Dreamin'", with a soft, almost airy sounding approach that contrasts Darin's pastor-preaching grit. Far as the music itself, Jason is clearly showing off a bit in the prog musicality sense, as I have seldom heard as many convolutions of rhythm and meter as are evident in his take on "That's All Right, Mama". But again, it's cleverly done, and just when it gets to the point where your head is about to hurt, they settle into a nice 4 groove that brings it all on home. It's my understanding that this piece (and in fact most the record) was recorded live, or various stages thereof, quite a testament to the musicianship involved. All in all a worthy effort, and some very cool takes (and choices) on older material. 9 out of 10, and only down a point because I want to hear what this talented artist can do with a record of original solo releases. The one self-composed track on the record, an acoustic instrumental guitar piece entitled "Jerry's Song", is by far the loveliest 2 minutes of music on here, and leaves the ear wanting more of that originality. Hopefully we won't be kept waiting too long...

Between The Lines by Jason Achilles Mezilis

AllTheGuitarsAreDead — 2010-04-10T01:29:54+00:00

I came across this album recently while searching for a new release from bi-coastal prog-rockers OWL: apparently their guitarist has a new solo EP out, thought I'd pick up a copy on iTunes

Nick Gill - EP by Nick Gill

dacker102 — 2010-02-25T18:11:40+00:00

In August 2009, Nick Gill began recording his 3rd self-titled album. The five track EP was recorded at Fudge Recording Studio in New Orleans, Louisiana. Nick recorded the album with producers, Jack Miele (The Molly Ringwalds) and Jacques Delatour. The album carries emotion far beyond his years. In “How it Feels (to lose a friend)”, Nick tells what it’s like to lose a friend to suicide. “Breaking the Heart in” delves into the lack of understanding he has for love. In “That Life”, he explains how he will not conform into society’s flaws. The EP is the 3rd album he has released during high school years and is a turning point in his career.

RX Music by Ocean Ghosts

Monain66 — 2010-02-23T02:17:22+00:00

RX Music is one of the nations leading music branding and consulting companies. It offers custom background music that allows you to set the right ambience in your establishment. Get the best quality service from custom music programming to innovative private label CDs and much more.

Lovesick Automatic by Todd Aldous

muddypool — 2010-01-25T09:11:48+00:00

Released in the Fall of 2009 independently, "Lovesick Automatic" is the debut EP from singer/songwriter Todd Aldous. This record is more of an "alternative" singer/songwriter collection. Aldous strays from what we typically look for within this genre. And while his acoustic guitars are the glue that keeps these songs together, Aldous places emphasis on piano tones, some backing electric guitars to add ambience, and even some drums. This is not your parent's singer/songwriter style, and it really won't fall into the ballpark with the James Taylor's and Matt Nathanson's of the world. No, Todd Aldous has created this one himself. The EP begins with "Spaceships" in what seems to be a musical account of self-reflection, a "how the fuck did I get here?" sort of vibe. My favorite song on this EP is track 3; "A Beautiful Storm". Aldous seems to miss a few vocal parts on this one, but the song layout and progressions are really cool. He then includes a couple of really slow (put you to sleep) acoustic ballads and then, very deliberately, blindsides you at the end with some punk song called "Crazy Like Hell". Don't get me wrong, it's a great song, but it seems out of place on this EP. I'm guessing there is some sort of intent there that is lost on the rest of us. Perhaps Aldous is simply pointing out that nothing is certain. And genres, styles and continuity only give a false sense of security. Overall, the recording is shaky at times, Todd Aldous is probably not a trained singer, but a helluva musician. His debut EP is very raw and very emotional. You can't diss a guy for wearing it on his sleeve. Lovesick Automatic is not for sale and can be heard at MySpace.com/toddaldous. The artist has confirmed that free download of the EP is available by direct contact. LOVESICK AUTOMATIC 1. Spaceships 2. 8 Minutes From Meltdown 3. A Beautiful Storm 4. Drifting 5. This (live) 6. Crazy Like Hell featuring The Franklin Effect

A Sort of Homecoming: The Best of New Scottish Music by Various Artists

cookiegirl — 2009-11-30T10:42:28+00:00

It's hard to expect much from a compilation album. The ratio of great songs to filler is usually pretty low. Rarely do the tracks have anything to do with one another or give context to each other. That said, "A Sort of Homecoming: The Best of New Scottish Music" is a charming surprise. Not all the tracks assembled on the comp are new or previously unavailable, but with so many of the collection's artists releasing albums either on their own or through tiny independent labels without widespread distribution, they may all seem new to you. Mostly "A Sort of Homecoming" is a rock and pop collection, but its two forays into other genres that leave you wanting more. Case in point: Bring Back The Planes unique brand of ‘happy go lucky folk’ and Iain Shaw’s quirky song “Dinosaur Egg” featuring lyrics by the enigmatic David Shrigley. There's a lot more to like on this overstuffed album too. Like the supershiny mix of pop, rock and funk from Jakil, the female fronted The Great Money Trick and guts out rock from the fledgling Vertis. There’s also good old back to basics soulful rock from Dirty Modern Hero, the staggeringly beautiful string-laden “Running Out of Saturday” from Japanese pin-ups The Starlets and perennial indie underachievers Odeon Beatclub. There are few misses, and even those are worth a listen. The bittersweet charm of Stockholm cuties The Social Services just veers on the right side of cloying, as does the folksy Katrina Borhan. Because of the diversity on this album, there's absolutely no way that you'll love the full thing or hate all of this either, though the selection is still pretty damn good.

Jashnn by Cex

fullgill — 2009-07-08T08:09:32+00:00

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Owl (Self-titled) by Owl

owlthebandfan — 2009-01-20T14:58:51+00:00

With its intoxicating blend of self-assured raw rock infused with progressive elements, complete with lush riffage and ominous experimental sounds, Los Angeles-based Owl has that unique sound that is by far an impeccable masterpiece of sound-bending angst. The band's signature wall-of-music-fuel sound, refined by a weaving of emotional DNA makes Owl's sound hard to ignore. Hailing from both the East and West Coasts, Owl has that uncanny ability to seek the listener's hard rock soul through searing upright bass, apocalyptic drums, and layered fateful guitar work. OWL's stance on hard rock and the added element of experimental surprise provide the tapestry for bassist/vocalist Chris Wyse's (The Cult, Ozzy Osborne, Jerry Cantrell, Bob Rock, Camp Freddy) introspective vocals to hit home, based on the many stories near and dear to his tumultuous life as a major player in the hard rock world. Wyse waxes poetic about the reason for the band's inception by saying, “OWL is the kind of band I wished would come out, so I just started with that fresh vision. OWL is what I know from my years on the road mixed with my gut instinct to write from my soul.” Owl is releasing its self-titled debut on February 10, 2009. The individual world-class talents of each band member bring fresh perspectives not only to the debut album, but to their frenetic live shows and the music-loving community as a whole. The origins of OWL start with a chapter from the early lives of Chris Wyse and Dan Dinsmore. Meeting in high school and have a joint love for mesmerizing music, the two started a band of a different name that won the hearts of the both their school's youth and the public at large. When the band split, the two vowed to continue their need to create magnetic music by finding new bands who shared their musical missions in life. Chris eventually moved on to L.A. from New York and became good friends with, now OWL guitarist, Jason Mezilis. More recently, while Chris was bouncing ideas off of Jason, having recognized and respected his talent, Dinsmore was tearing it up with his own projects finding success personally and musically back in New York. Fate, a little luck and the starving need to play with like-minded pros brought the band and its 3-member roster together. No egos, posturing or posing, its simply the raw talent of a band whose sound will eat listeners alive with its hidden message of anti-commonplace song writing. OWL, fronted by bassist/vocalist Chris Wyse, whose nimble skills on bass and vocals outshines the campfire sing-along nature of today's emo movement, or even the flavor-of-the-day Rolling Stone pick, comes across full-force with fine-tuned depth and crunching licks that might intimidate the average bass player. A cross between prodigy and genre-busting hard rock maestro, Wyse brings the noise while delivering his trademark emotional howl. Cathartic? Yes. Beautifully haunting? Absolutely. Easily dismissed? Never. Guitarist, Jason Achilles Mezilis (Your Horrible Smile) adds to that sentiment by saying, “It has been a long time since a band that mixes intelligence with mass appeal has hit the rock scene, OWL is music for music's sake. It's somewhat akin to what Queens of the Stone Age or perhaps even Tool brought to the proverbial table. I'm not comparing, rather, if we were all from the same bloodline, OWL wold be those distant cousins from the other side of the tracks who both clean up well, but get down and dirty in an intelligent musical fashion.” Jason Achilles Mezilis has been lighting up the West Coast with his extraordinary