Blogcritics Author: BrianMcIrish

Music Review: Hot Water Music - Till The Wheels Fall Off

BrianMcIrish — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:41:15 EDT

Are they together again? This collection of covers and rarities will tide fans over for the time being.
Looks like one of Gainesville, Florida’s most predominant punk rock bands, and I am not talking about Against Me!, is back at it again. Recently a B-sides, splits and covers CD was released by Hot Water Music (HWM) called Till The Wheels Fall Off on No Idea Records. The on again off again post hardcore punk rock band appears to be unified...

Music Review: Gavin Rossdale - WANDERlust

BrianMcIrish — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:36:06 EDT

Former front man of alt-rock group Bush pursues his solo career with a rather rough release
Gavin Rossdale most notably known for being the front man of successful 90’s alt rock act Bush has released WANDERlust his first solo album. This is his first solo release and most recent material since the 2005 solitary album by the band Institute, which he was in at the time. WANDERlust has been released under Interscope Records. Many...

Music Review: The Tim Version - Decline Of The Southern Gentleman

BrianMcIrish — Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:11:02 EDT

Gainesville, FL punk rock act The Tim Version may not be well known but their lastest release could change that.
It’s always nice to hear a new band you have never heard before only to find out they have been around for years. Then again it is easy to miss out on a good act these days with so many to pick and choose from. Usually I find out about a band through word of mouth or the internet, listen to what they offer, and go on with life. After hearing...

Music Review: Radiohead - The Best Of...

BrianMcIrish — Mon, 2 Jun 2008 17:28:29 EDT

Radiohead has finally released a greatest hits CD full of career spanning material.
Finally one of the most matchless bands out there has a greatest hits collection. Hailing from England, Radiohead has entertained fans for years thanks to their eccentric yet satisfying mixture of alternative rock pooled with experimental sounds. At last Radiohead has released Radiohead:The Best Of… a greatest hits collection giving...

Music Review: 1997 - On The Run

BrianMcIrish — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:28:03 EDT

A debut album worth listening to by a band that has been through a big change in just one year.
It’s been a little more than a year since I first spoke about a pop-punk band from Chicago called 1997. They were one of the few bands I was introduced to that I admitted I liked even though I have grown tired of the pop-punk scene. Within a year of being with Victory Records the band had survived a certain hardship many bands simply can...

Music Review: P.O.D. - When Angles And Serpents Dance

BrianMcIrish — Fri, 23 May 2008 09:35:10 EDT

Don't worry you don't have to be religious to rock out to this CD.
Multi-Platinum, once on top of the mainstream, nu-metal wonders POD (Payable On Death) come again with their latest stab titled When Angles And Serpents Dance. Previously known for creating such hits as “Alive” and “Southtown”, this Jesus loving (in not a pushy way) rock act has returned with new material since...

Music Review: Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sht Gold*

BrianMcIrish — Fri, 23 May 2008 07:45:28 EDT

Tom Waits lends his beat-boxing skills to this Minnesota rap duo.
Atmosphere is back again with an all new album humorously titled When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Sh*t Gold. The two man independent rap group credited with putting Minneapolis on the hip hop map continue strong with their approach, but this time take a musical detour that may very well have helped grab even more attention. Where at one...

Music Review: Revolution Mother - Glory Bound

BrianMcIrish — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:05:30 EDT

Revolution Mother brings back the rock n' roll many have been craving.
If you are into the skateboarding scene chances are you know who Mike V is. He is easily one of the most unique skateboarders out there not so much because of the way he skates, but because of the way he spreads his love for the sport. Mike V may have his heart attached to his skateboard, but he also shares his passion for what fuels him on a day...

Music Review: Living Legends - The Gathering EP

BrianMcIrish — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:57:07 EDT

West coast underground rappers come together again in this short but worthy EP.
The octagon of west coast rappers named the Living Legends return with The Gathering, a taste of what is to come with their upcoming full-length album to be released in late 2008. This time around all of the underground MCs take part on each track on the disc covering topics from women to war. The EP was released under Legendary Music ...

Music Review: Millencolin - Machine 15

BrianMcIrish — Sat, 10 May 2008 09:11:19 EDT

Fifteen years as a band with fifteen tracks on the CD. Coincidence? I think so.
Swedish skate-punk rock band Millencolin have just released Machine 15, their seventh studio release in their fifteen year career. Having already been released overseas, Machine 15 is finally available in the US with thanks from Epitaph Records. This CD is just more proof that Millencolin has what is takes to be a top notch punk rock act. Full...