Blogcritics Author: Angie Pardue

Interview: EvilMrSod

Angie Pardue — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:22:27 EDT

The rock 'n' roll bad boy talks Germany, Johnny Cash, and playing live.
Last month I reviewed I Am A Demon & I Love Rock'N'Roll, the latest album from EvilMrSod, who was nice enough to take time out of his recording schedule to answer a few questions for me. There’s going to be no avoiding the occasional comparison to Johnny Cash, but EvilMrSod has taken that influence and carved out his own sound,...

Looking Forward: Albums From Beck, U2, Ice Cube, and More

Angie Pardue — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:41:47 EDT

This week's edition sees some big names and some bad news.
Beck is back with Modern Guilt, a followup to 2006’s The Information. Modern Guilt features production from famed artist and producer Dangermouse, as well as contributions from Cat Power (Chan Marshall). You can pick it up on July 8th.U2 fans have a new album to look forward to. Although the album is still untitled and there’s no...

Music Review: EvilMrSod - I Am A Demon & I Love Rock'n'Roll

Angie Pardue — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:48:26 EDT

An excellent album from a rock & roll bad boy with blues muscle.
EvilMrSod is the solo side project of Pablo Rodriguez, known for his work with the rock/punk band Fuckin’ Family Faces. EvilMrSod might just be a demon after all, and there’s no doubt he’s got plenty of rock attitude to back that up. There’s going to be no avoiding the occasional comparison to Johnny Cash. The influence is...

Looking Forward: Albums From Sigur R�s, Three 6 Mafia, and More

Angie Pardue — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:13:41 EDT

A genre-spanning variety of upcoming releases.
On the June 15th, EBM gods Front 242 are releasing First Moment, a free 2-track download. The release is a statement about digital sound quality (or lack thereof). Register at Alfa Matrix and then choose the format you want the release in. Your options are:MP3 192 kbpsMP3 320 kbpsWave 16bits/44KhzFree Lossless Audio Codec (Flac) - for PCM4A Apple...

Music Review: Wax Tailor- Hope & Sorrow

Angie Pardue — Sat, 31 May 2008 15:04:31 EDT

The French turntable master is back with his second album.
Hope & Sorrow is the sophomore effort from France’s Wax Tailor (also known as DJ and producer JC le Saout), the follow up to the acclaimed Tales of The Forgotten Melodies, a stunning debut that topped charts worldwide. Wax Tailor has proven to be a master of sampling, which is an art form in and of itself. Layering and arranging samples...

Music Review: genCAB - II transMuter

Angie Pardue — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:34:16 EDT

A promising debut album from industrial act genCAB.
II transMuter is the debut album from New Jersey based artist, genCAB. But if that name already sounds familiar, it’s because you can find a gC remix on Abuse By Proxy from Stray (Erica Dunham’s Unter Null side project), as well as contributions on Dark Sonus Vol. 1 and Modern Destruction, among others.The title II transMuter nods to...

Looking Forward: Upcoming Albums from Journey, Gary Numan, & More

Angie Pardue — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:48:10 EDT

Many familiar names release new material in the coming weeks.
On June 23rd, Gary Numan is releasing Jagged Edge, an alternative version of 2006’s Jagged. Jagged Edge will be a double album clocking in at over an hour and a half. Keeping busy this year, on top of plenty of touring, Numan also has a coffee table book in the works, celebrating 30 years of music, from Tubeway Army onward.Famed 90’s...

Website Review: Hobnox Beta

Angie Pardue — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:11:53 EDT

Online tool for creating and publishing music and video.
Hobnox is a flash-based online entertainment/media creation and publishing platform. The site offers tools that allow you to create and publish your own media content, all online and for free. Particularly noteworthy is the audiotool, which is a virtual music studio. The audiotool gives you access to a mixer, 3 synths (including drum machine and...

Looking Forward: New Albums From Metallica, Michael Jackson, Dido, and More

Angie Pardue — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:41:41 EDT

2008 will see new work from some of the biggest names in music.
There's some big news in the music waters this year.Metallica has a new album coming out this year (the band is hoping for a September release). For those who can’t wait, join missionmetallica.com, a site where all you fans can get up to date info on the upcoming album, exclusive “fly on the wall” footage of the making of the...

Looking Forward: New Albums From Weezer, Roxy Music, And More

Angie Pardue — Wed, 7 May 2008 17:49:35 EDT

Plenty of singer/songwriter releases coming up.
Aimee Mann, husky-voiced former frontwoman for 80’s hit maker ‘Til Tuesday, is back with her 7th studio album, @%&*! Smilers. The album, which stays true to her playful, bluesy style, is due out at the beginning of June. What’s special about this particular release is the limited edition steel screw book-bound packaging,...