Doom Side of the Moon– Doom Side of the Moon Release date: 2017Aug04 Label: self-released Rating: 5/5 Doom Side of the Moon, led by members of The Sword and additional musicians, is a metallized version of Pink Floyd‘s Dark Side of the Moon. Speak to Me conjures grittiness, increasing in intensity with each note. Breathe (In […]
Nice combination and soon to be a classic. Native tongue and instrumental to be played for comfort enjoyment and appreciation for these talented musicians. Play all!
A wonderful selection for the WRUV FM Library. The late A. Paul Ortega, Mescalero Apache, plays guitar and offers explanations to his songs. Leon Johnson says, “Ortega’s songs celebrate the values of traditional Native American life through a combination of narration, guitar, song, bird calls and other vocable (non-translatable) sounds…” Play all!!
Some of these songs would be sung at ceremony so this is quite special to play and hear. Joseph is a ceremonial singer and medicine man and keeper of Lakota culture. Play all!
Wonderful historical and traditional songs played during traditional stick games. Judy Trejo makes a great presentation with song and drums. Play all! njoy
Hyeseon (pronounced Hay-Sun) is clearly on a journey of exploration with her debut album, incorporating diverse elements into this collection: a slightly retro and Asian take (#1), a fusion feel at the start of #2, a Latin feel (#3), jazzifying a Korean folk melody in #4, the nonverbal choralizing in #5 evoking film scores from […]
Good, tight sound and focused energy from the group, great dynamic together. Christal Rheams is a no-nonsense singer who means what she sings with a rich contralto voice (nice take on “All Through the Night”). The songs are heartfelt choices of the group. Two originals by Fraedrich (5, 8) are instrumentals.
Take No Prisoners! Holmquist goes all out with this album of original works. A sharp clean big band with featured soloists Randy Brecker (trumpet) and Dick Oatts (a/s sax). Wonderful-to-listen-to rhythmic flows, from the boisterous “Quick Ride…” to the plaintive “Ballade” to the ultimately joyous “Stevie R.” Underlying all is a powerful energy. Thoughtful, enjoyable […]
All but #9 are original compositions by pianist Routenberg. One sign of a good group is that musicians’ performances stand out but never “poke” out. The smaller the group, the harder it becomes. This trio is on the money. Effortless and in command of the music. Routenberg’s music offers a nice array of contemplitude (1,8), […]
Double-disc compilation of songs from one of the funniest animated sitcoms on TV right now. Many of these tracks are the little ditties that play over the end credits of the episodes, but also include some of the show’s musical numbers like “Electric Love” and “Bad Stuff Happens in the Bathroom”. There are also some […]
Lunch Truck is an album from Bulkhead. The music has a Minimal Techno vibe that is heavy on the beats and pounds away. Very nice! RIYD: No Moon Tracks: All Good
Lafa Taylor & Aabo’s track Already Found has been remixed. There are eight remixes and the music is a mix of House, Disco Dance, EDM, And Electro R&B. All the tracks have an upbeat, dance floor friendly vibe. Tracks: All Good
I and II is the latest work from New Orleans artist Benni. The music sounds like a soundtrack from a John Carpenter film or other 70’s and 80’s sci-fi or horror films. Heavy on the analog synthesizer with a dark, brooding vibe, Benni creates a haunting soundscape with a retro feel. RIYD: John Carpenter, Vangelis, […]
CARVE + GAZE is the latest from WEN. The music sounds like a mix of IDM and Electro Hop but from the far future. The music has a spacey yet dark feel and it draws you right in. RIYD: Clark, Fhloston Paradigm, Actress, Legowelt Tracks: All Good
UK producer Twin Tail and Denver based duo Quiett teamed up and produced an album on the Hush Hush label titled Fountains. Lush and woozy, it’s got a Tycho feel but a little more upbeat. It get’s you grooving without too much effort. Good to listen to while doing the dishes or if you have […]
Hieroglyphic Being, Sarathy Korwar and Shabaka Kutchings have being doing some excavating in the remote regions of this planet and discovered this album titled A.R.E. Project. Hieroglyphic Being’s music seems to have come from the ancient magic of the God’s. He called forth the Disco’s of Imhotep in his last album and with the help […]
EGO is an album from artist RAC (pronounced ar-aye-see). The music is super smooth and is a mix of EDM and Indie Dance. Most of the tracks feature a guest artist (including Rivers Cuomo from Weezer) providing good variety and keeps the hour-plus album from getting stale. RIYD: Classixx, Holy Ghost! Tracks: 3,4,7,8,11,14
Fissure Price is an album from artist Kai Whiston. The music is a little chaotic and a bit hard to describe. There’s definitely an Experimental element here with components of Dubstep, Bass Music, Ambient and UK Grime. It’s a little different and has a refreshing feel to it. RIYD: Forest Sword, Four Tet, Machinedrum Tracks: […]
KINGS is an album from Frameworks. The music is a mix of Downtempo and Organic House with elements of Jazz, Classical and Asian Influences. The music is smooth and chill with a lush, natural feel. RIYD: Bonobo, Maribou State Tracks: All Good
A goth-rock record, steeped in melancholic guitar playing, crooning vocals, and propulsive drum machine rhythms, enhanced by a collection of synthesizers. Label: Maladjusted Start with: 3, 4, 6, 7 FCC: Clean RIYL: Black Marble, Merchandise, The Soft Moon, Palm, Pile
A modern freak folk approach to traditional Texas psychedelic music and 1960’s folk. Label: Cosmic Dreamer Start with: 2, 4, 5, 6 FCC: Clean RIYL: Jacco, Gardner, Holy Wave, Morgan Delt, Sam Kogon
An soulful acoustic EP from the Scandinavian folk duo My Bubba featuring warm harmonies, a Norwegian lap harm known as a cittra, and a cover of Bob Dylan’s “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go”. Label: Thirdman Start with: 2 FCC: Clean RIYL: Lady Lamb, Julien Baker, Big Thief, The Milk Carton Kids
Dreamy folk-pop made up of a mixture of wistful acoustic melodies, swelling electronic instrumentals, and throbbing baselines by Bombay Bicycle Club’s Ed Nash. The Record features Wild Beasts’ Tom Fleming, Marika Hackman, and The Staves Label: Rostrum Start with: 2, 3, 9 FCC: Clean RIYL: Bombay Bicycle Club, Nada Surf, Sufjan Stevens, Polyphonic Spree
Nico-tinged melancholic pop characterized by heavy-hearted harmonies. Label: Moshi Moshi Start with: 1, 2, 4, 11 FCC: Clean RIYL: Japanese Breakfast, Frankie Cosmos, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Ultimate Paintings, Amber Arcades, Margaret Glaspy
Synth pop with energetic beats and surging arpeggios framed by Marela’s gentle vocalizations. Label: Jagjaguwar Start with: 2, 5, 6, 9 FCC: Clean RIYL: Sylvan Esso, Perfume Genius, Big Thief, Weyes Blood
