Metallica attempts to compensate for previous album
Almost half a decade after a disastrous release in Metallica’s eighth studio album, “St. Anger,” the Los Angeles thrashers are back with their ninth album, an attempt to regain those…
Celebrity punishment fails to promote integrity
Celebrities and professional athletes receive a treatment from the American judicial system that flatters their popularity. They have been made examples of, yet most continue living their outrageously overcompensated lifestyles.
Ruthless band considered noise
At first, I had no idea what to expect. That is, until I noticed the label’s name -- Loonatix productions -- and I knew I was in for something. I…
Blink-182 members play different tunes
It’s been approximately three and half years since the humor-filled SoCal punk band has dropped new material ... as Blink-182, that is.
New Jay-Z album not as good as previous releases
The rebirth of hip-hop is here, according to Jay-Z. Only three years after retiring from his former label, the self-proclaimed “King,” and now “Savior of Hip-Hop,” is back with Kingdom…
Senses Fail ‘Still Searching’ for good music in new album
In an ever-changing musical world, bands nowadays seem to think change is necessary for success. Don’t stick with the same sound -- people get bored. The sad thing is it’s…
Never Shave Again Tour gets wild crowd
Fine Line Music Café. Oct. 14. The Never Shave Again Tour. A line-up of bands Silverstein, Aiden, along with The Devil Wears Prada, and The Stick Up. With the tour…
Trivium improves sound, riffs on album
“The Crusade” has finally arrived. Florida’s insane, trilling, metal rocking four-piece band Trivium is back and smashing onto the scene with its third album release. Following the explosive second album…
‘Boneclouds’ blends sounds
Honolulu-born 30-year-old Mason Jennings is coming here to River Falls this Friday for the AIDS benefit along with Consolation Champ. Right out of Minneapolis, his most recent album, “Boneclouds,” has…
Performing band deemed good background music
I’ve got to ask you what’s better, buying albums for the first listen or seeing a band live? I think the answer to the question is completely rhetorical. I suppose…