Posts Tagged ‘Masada’

This Week’s Best Albums

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009

dave_douglas_brass_ecstasy_Saxophonist Dave Douglas continues his impressive oeuvre with a fun, horn-filled homage to New Orleans, Rock Plaza Central issues another dose of semi-orchestral neofolk, and John Zorn’s expansive second Masada book gets a jazzy installment with the Masada Quintet.
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ALARM’s Top 10 Albums of 2008

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Our list of favorites from last year includes devastating dub metal, organ-fueled psychedelic grind, a re-released classic-rock gem from nearly four decades ago, an international assemblage of punk-infused field recordings, and an Indian/surf/metal take on John Zorn’s Masada material. (more…)

Weekly Music News Roundup

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

A tentative lineup for Zorn Fest 2009 is posted; math metallists The Dillinger Escape Plan have another new drummer; rock cellist Helen Money just finished a new album; tour dates have been announced for Lymbyc Systym, the Alex Skolnick Trio, and the Extra Action Marching Band.

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