Charlie Dane – Dreamland – Album Review
Over the years we’ve seen rock-pop and even singer/songwriter music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” & I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock n Roll” into “Yoga,...
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Doug Prescott – The Journey and the Deep Blue Sea – Review
This is Doug Prescott’s second release entitled “The Journey and the Deep Blue Sea” (2011) (Independent Music Promotions). He brings to the table a plethora of musical talent, experience and charm that can’t be called into question. Reading from his bio: “From love ballads to political rockers, the common thread in Prescott’s songwriting is honesty.” Well said. His band contains some lethal...
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Top 10 Irish Drinking Songs for St. Patricks Day
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, The Bastard looks towards his most favorite holiday and shares his top 10 Irish Drinkin’ Songs in no particular order. So enjoy. 1. Beer, Beer, Beer (The Clancy Brothers) \n “Beer, Beer, Beer Tidily Beer, Beer, Beer” While Charlie Mopps may be a myth of dubious proportions this fun song’s easy to remember chorus is always crowd pleaser. 2. Bugger off...
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The Ethers – Deluxe Edition (Album Review)
Los Angeles band “The Ethers” released their latest offering – simply titled “Deluxe Edition” to critical acclaim. Consisting of Audrey Moshier (Vocals), Pam Adams (Guitars), Joey Gonzalez (Bass) and Scott McPherson (Drums) plus the addition of sound effects and loops from Anthony Amato. The Album begins with a stripped back and very tasty song in the form of “Selfishness” This tune has...
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Irena Hart – Heart Strings – CD Review
This is Irena Hart’s debut release entitled Heart Strings (2011) (Popcore Entertainment). She brings to the table a plethora of musical talent that can’t be called into questioned. Reading from her bio: Combine pop, dance, a message with spiritual compassion and love and you get Irena Hart. Born in the Ukraine, Irena moved to the United States when she was 12 and brought with her a European perspective...
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Peter Galperin – Perfect World Today – Album Review
New Yorker Peter Galperin has released this seven track mini album / EP entitled “Perfect World Today” in 2010. Already amassing universal support and critical acclaim as being a taste of ‘real’ and truly original material, the album is much more than just easy listening. Sure, you can put your feet up and chill to this collection of sensitive and subtly stirring music as it certainly goes down...
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Seven Against Thebes (7AT) Debut Release – CD Review
A low growl pushes against your chest giving birth to a swirling sitar that empties unto a dark path as you enter the Temple of Doom. The sense of impending doom by some black shape is palpable. This black shape reveals itself as the debut full length release from Seattle’s own Seven Against Thebes (7AT) as the self-titled CD introductory track “Serpens Caput” plays. Seven Against Thebes is a...
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Diary of a Madman (A Remastered Voyage w/ Ozzy Osbourne and a 6 Pack)
As any Ozzy Osbourne fan worth his salt knows, Sony has just released the 30th Anniversary re-issue and remaster of Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman — Ozzy’s first solo albums, and more importantly, his studio collaborations with the legendary Randy Rhoads. This re-issue is highly anticipated for several reasons, but mostly because the only version of these albums available have been the...
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