Tag: Rock
Oxbow – The Narcotic Story Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey There are those drug albums that glorify the experience of the high; experimental recordings that are meant to add something to the process of self-exploration through mind-altering substances. And then, …
Unsane – Visqueen Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey Ever since that video where skaters dined on pavement and extreme sports stars of every variety were punched off their respective way of locomotion by the fists of failure, I’ve …
Rush – Snakes & Arrows Review
Originally written by Jon Eardley Alright, so we’re a little late to the party on this one but here we are nevertheless. Fans of Rush are well aware of the band’s history and privy to …
Ozzy Osbourne – Black Rain Review
Well, well, well . . . what have we here? Why, it’s the new Ozzy Osbourne record! I was skeptical how this would turn out following the dreck that was Down to Earth, and actually …
Porcupine Tree – Fear Of A Blank Planet Review
Originally written by Jon Eardley There was a thread posted recently on the MetalReview.com forum that talked about getting “burnt out on metal”…basically, does it happen to you, and if so how do you cope? …
Alabama Thunderpussy – Open Fire Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Even though I find southern-tinged metal and hard rock to be only marginally appealing for being a niche style, most of it drives me up the wall. All that thump-n’-twang …
Clouds – Legendary Demo Review
Some folks may show interest in this record based purely on the fact that it’s the latest project from one-time Cave In laborer, Adam McGrath. Such was not the case for me, however. I chose …
Tenhi – Airut: Aamujen Review
This year’s Maaäet was my first exposure to Finland’s Tenhi, and based on how often I spun the record over the course of a month, I was pretty quick on the trigger when I saw …