Battle of Mice: A Day of Nights

October 31, 2006 | Music Reviews

Battle of Mice - A Day of Nights Sharing members with Book of Knots, Red Sparowes, and Made Out of Babies, Battle of Mice may seem like an afterthought, the “red-headed stepchild” as it were. However, A Day of Nights does all it can to prove they’re a force to be reckoned with. Read more

Laibach: Volk

October 31, 2006 | Music Reviews

Laibach - Volk The term “industrial” is as good as any for describing Laibach’s music, but it doesn’t capture the operatic, faintly campy grandeur of their sound. Read more

Fucked Up: Hidden World

October 10, 2006 | Music Reviews

Fucked Up - Hidden World In an amazingly refreshing yet classic take on ’80s-style punk, the Montreal-based Fucked Up attacks each song on Hidden World with enough reckless abandon for an entire army of Hell’s Angels. Read more

Califone: Roots & Crowns

October 10, 2006 | Music Reviews

Califone - Roots & Crowns Two years after the release of their third full-length, King Heron’s Blues, Califone present Roots & Crowns, their newest album on Thrill Jockey. As usual, Tim Rutili and Co. offer up some lazy, daydream inspired alt-country tunes that have changed little in the last ten or so years. Read more

Micah P. Hinson: Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit

October 10, 2006 | Music Reviews

Micah P. Hinson - Micah P. Hinson and the Opera CircuitMicah P. Hinson arrives trailing a drugstore cowboy background that landed him in jail; whatever he took from that experience, whether wisdom, regret, or qualudes, it seems to have served him well. Read more

Pit Er Pat: Pyramids

October 10, 2006 | Music Reviews

Pit Er Pat - PyramidsPyramids, the third release from Chicago’s Pit Er Pat, is anything but a smooth, simple ride. A Midwestern middle ground between Denali and later Blonde Redhead, the trio’s post-rock sound is moody and idiosyncratic. Read more

These Arms are Snakes: Easter

October 10, 2006 | Music Reviews

These Arms are Snakes - EasterEaster marks the second full-length for Seattle based These Arms are Snakes. Forged from the ashes of Kill Sadie, vocalist Steve Snere picked up where he left off and continued to front a powerful band known for their intricate guitars and furious drums. Read more

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Lyrics Born: Everywhere At Once
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