This is a beautiful album, full of sumptuous rich melodies laced with exquisite, mellow energy. Reed’s voice is easy to listen to, placid and satisfying. 'If All the World Were Right' is perfect for chilling on a sunny afternoon.
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Music Review: Oddnote – ‘Oddnote’ Seethes With Potent Energy
Oddnote has it going on in a big way. The storming melodies pack a supercharged punch and thunderous rhythms. And the vocals provide just the right amount of fulminating energy. If you’re into powerful rock music, then 'Oddnote' deserves your full attention.
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'Head Above Tide' lacks structure. Lank themes, disproportionate rhythms, and unusual harmonic mannerisms come across as perplexing conglomerations of theorizing discords. The music is pensive and melancholy, dry and lifeless, probably because it’s too complex, too intricate, and too intellectual.
Read More »Music Preview: Vapeism – ‘Vaped Out Vol. 1’ Spins Out Delicious Fusion Jazz Tones
Vapeism has it going on! The fusion melodies shimmer with persuasive colors, while the musicianship balances between tender intimacy and erupting atomic explosions. If you’re into stylish fusion jazz, don’t miss 'Vaped Out Vol. 1.'
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'Awakening' delivers wildly muscular music with subtle, effective elegance rarely associated with metal. The result is contagious, textured melodies and weighty rhythmic components buffed to a sophisticated polish. In short, 'Awakening' is skillfully wrought music.
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There’s a tasty stylish energy to 'Fire & Brew,' a combination of modern production, mature esthetics and the residual dynamism of polished R&B. The melody is suavely charming and Kai Exos’ voice glows with silky sultry quixotic colors. 'Fire & Brew' definitely deserves your attention.
Read More »Music Review: Eric Anders – ‘Eleven Nine’ Dispenses Folksy Prog-Rock Flavors and Political Criticism
'Eleven Nine' is a strong album, especially if you’re a fan of Neil Young. The melodies, although a bit lugubrious, are catchy, and Anders’ voice is easy to listen to. Whether you agree or disagree with the political implications, 'Eleven Nine' is worthwhile simply for the music.
Read More »Music Preview: Peter Karp – ‘Blue Flame’ Saturates the Blues with Sweltering Heat
Based on the 'Your Prettiness' appetizer, 'Blue Flame' promises to be a yummy presentation of roots-blues music that will boil your blood and leave you panting for more. Peter Karp knows how to bring heat to the blues.
Read More »Music Premiere: Kelly McGrath – ‘Fall Into You’ Oozes Charm and Dazzling Vocal Colors
'Fall Into You' is beautiful, deliciously haunting, and wistful. The melody surges with flooding sparkling energy as well as an aura of desire and hope. And McGrath’s marvelously persuasive tones heighten the romantic susceptibility. 'Fall Into You' is a must-listen-to song.
Read More »Music Preview: Arden and the Wolves – ‘Who Can You Trust’ EP Dishes Out Luscious Darkwave Energy
'Who Can You Trust' is better than good and approaches excellence. The darkwave/pop/rock melodies present a beguiling luster, while the rhythms project heady infectious attributes. The combination of undulant melodies and Arden’s delectable voice makes 'Who Can You Trust' enjoyable listening.
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