Music Review: April's Hot Picks - Mike Patton, Soilent Green, Rush, and More
Published April 21, 2008
New Found Glory - Hits
One of the pioneering bands of “punk-power-pop,” New Found Glory helped move punk rock from the streets of New York to the Mall of America. Now, New Found Glory releases their first greatest hits collection. The group has a host of hit singles and this release collects them all as well as the rare tracks “Constant Static” and “Situations.” Fans will want to pick this up the next time they are shopping for a new pair of Converse or grabbing a corndog. This was actually released in early March but the band is giving it an extra push on the heels of their new E.P. Tip of the Iceberg that will be released on April 29th. (Released March 18th)
Testament - The Formation of Damnation
The latest album from Bay Area Thrashers Testament is their strongest in almost twenty years. Seemingly blessed with renewed creativity, the band stomps ahead with soon to be classic tracks like the sharp criticism of “The Persecuted Won’t Forget” and the lean metal power of the album's title track. (Available April 29th)
Michael Bracewell - Re-make/Remodel: Becoming Roxy Music
Remake/Remodel is a well thought out, insightful look at the creation of Roxy Music and their rise to fame as the spark that helped start many flames including the punk rock movement of the early 70s and created the look that we all, some lovingly, call “glam.” (Published April 15th)
UFO - The Best of UFO
Roxy Music mainly influenced the look of the 80s glam rock scene while UFO influenced the music. Every Sunset Strip mongrel from Axl Rose to Lars Ulrich has claimed the group as an influence. This collection covers all the band's important tracks from 1984 to 1973 and provides a great look into the roots of hard rock and metal music. (Released April 15th)
Story of the Year - The Black Swan
Story of the Year return for another round with Black Swan a record that promises to make the band more accessible. The majority of the album displays the bands thoughts on current political and social agendas. (Available April 22nd)
With their seventh record Sevendust attempt to play psychologist on eleven songs while exploring the human range of emotions. They have succeeded, providing insight into the many phases of the human condition with a truly moving album that has more kick than a strong of Ritalin. Now fans just have to cross their finger and hope the band doesn’t get caught doing something stupid like their buddy, Creed singer Scott Stapp. (Released April 1st)
- Music Review: April's Hot Picks - Mike Patton, Soilent Green, Rush, and More
- Published: April 21, 2008
- Type: Review
- Section: Music
- Filed Under: Music: Hard Rock, Music: Experimental, Music: Classic Rock and Oldies, Music: Punk Rock, Music: Rock
- Part of a feature: Brandon's Hot Picks
- Writer: Brandon Daviet
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Mike Patton singing for Mondo Cane is pretty damn good as well. Unfortunately, it's a concert we can't see here in the U.S.