Rock n Roll View/Drunken Bastard Blog – Reviews
Remergence New Interview
One of our favorite electronic music entities, Remergence (think Orb, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd) is working on a new album for release. Remergence, featuring Karen Woodham and Jake Jones, has been recording since 1997 and has delivered an impressive output of mind altering sound scapes. These Welsh prodigies have conducted an interview as they prepare to release their latest album. An excerpt from “Exclusive interview with trance ambient masters Remergence” by Independent Music Promotions follows How do you feel about the current...
read morePeter 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 very easy. However, that would be missing a real trick as Galperin’s smooth tunes and thoughtful lyrics have a lot to offer the serious music...
read moreVan Halen is Back in Classic Form
It’s been no secret that Van Halen has been in the studio recording a new album with David Lee Roth, formerly Diamond Dave. The first video has been released, as you can see above. Is Van Halen in top form? Do you think this song is worthy of Eddie Van Halen?
read moreMy Silent Bravery – Can’t Quit – Album Review
Boston Massachusetts is the hometown of songsmith Matthew Wade, the alter ego of “My Silent Bravery” who released his 2011 offering “Can’t Quit” to critical acclaim. The CD cover is a minimalist affair comprising of Japanese “KOI” fish design and scripted text, which has a classical, perhaps even gothic appeal. It put me in mind of The Mission (UK) and their very first album. The collection features ten tracks, however two of those are songs are duplicates – re-worked with an acoustic feel. The album starts off with a very...
read moreThe Good Evol – Butterfly Crush – Review
This review was written by Adam Taylor (UK). This is The Good Evol’s latest CD “Butterfly Crush” officially released in 2011. Natalia Bartolotti and company bring to the table a plethora of musical experience that can’t be questioned. They hail from Los Angeles and are no strangers to the music business. I always listen to the first track very, very carefully. The first track is what the artist has personally chosen to be the first piece of music to hit your ears. I have to say I was extremely impressed with the opening title track. It...
read moreTim Ryan O’Kane: MONSTEROUS! – A FRIGHTENINGLY SUPERB CD
O’Kane is from Brooklyn, New York and has released his 6 Song EP “The Monsters Kiss” in 2011. There is little information in the internet about Tim and unfortunately his website is currently under construction, however his sleeve notes explain that he plays keyboards and vocals. The EP sets things off with “Lullaby”: a gentle hooky, harmonically rich intro piece that sets the tone for this epic concept CD. Then, just as quickly as you have been lured into feeling this is going to be a slick commercially colossal collection of tunes...
read moreJJ Crowne Debut CD Review
I was asked to review the latest album by JJ Crowne via “Soundcloud”, and whilst this is a great way of sharing music quickly I cant help feeling that I’m missing out on sound quality and the benefits of artwork and band information. His Myspace site doesn’t give any background information other than to say that Mr Crowne has written music for television and radio and that he has opened shows for country music superstars “The Mavericks” The album starts out with an upbeat driving anthem “Only Time” with a hooky melody and...
read moreSeven 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 progressive metal band featuring Rusty on vocals, Cyrus Rhodes on guitar with Bruce Burgess and Mr. Black holding down the bottom end on drums and...
read moreAudioengine 2 (A2) – PC multimedia speakers – Satin Black
The Audioengine 2 (aka A2) compact powered speakers deliver phenomenal sound for their size and probably the best sound in their class. Like the A5, the A2 is built with speaker grade MDF and uses Kevlar woofers and silk dome tweeters. They offer simple, attractive styling that will fit well on anyone’s desk. [amzn_product_post] “I have never been more impressed with or more stunned by a component I’ve reviewed for Stereophile than I was with the Audioengine 2. The level of sound quality produced by this uncolored, detailed,...
read moreAudioengine 2 (A2) – PC multimedia speakers – High-Gloss White
Audioengine 2 (A2) Premium Powered Desktop Speakers system is the new standard for multimedia sound from a PC or portable music player and closes the gap between computer speakers and home audio. Audioengine 2 is the perfect upgrade for your computer or iPod if you are a music lover that likes to get the most out of your music and budget. [amzn_product_post] “Clearly geared toward accurate music reproduction, the speakers offered remarkable imaging and excellent transparency in my tests, which I performed after 30 hours of burn-in…...
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