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Music Review: Jan Sturiale – ‘Roadmaps’ Conveys Cool Colors of Modern Jazz

Jan-Sturiale

'Roadmaps' is excellent and so cool, it’s almost frosty. The slightly experimental melodies challenge rather than repel, simply because of their innovative flow and glossy tones. If you’re into polished jazz, Jan Sturiale’s 'Roadmaps' is for you.

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Music Review: Lowpines – ‘In Silver Halides’ Exudes Lush Shimmering Flows of Soft Prog Rock

The highlights of 'In Silver Halides' are the silky-smooth melodies and Deakin’s hushed velvety voice. This is an album rife with beautiful, soft music tip-toeing between orchestral prog rock and buttery acoustic/classicism. 'In Silver Halides' projects lush excellence.

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Music Review: Galapaghost – ‘Pulse’ Presents Innovative, Luxurious Indie Rock

Pulse

Wow! 'Pulse' is surprisingly good. The melodies are lustrous and expansive, while the rhythms ache with splendid muted buffeting. Chandler’s voice is easy to listen to and rife with velvety sonority. I enjoyed 'Pulse' and recommend it to you.

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Music Review: Henry Metal – ‘War in Heaven’ Offers Pulsating Metal, Stellar Riffs

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'War in Heaven' is a heavy-duty album, especially for fans of metal. Original melodies, pulsing with energy and vibrating rhythms, are anything but derivative. Henry Metal’s voice retains a presumptuous vitality that works well, and his talent on the axe is superb – great shredding and ascendant riffs.

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Music Review: Livingmore – ‘Ok to Land’ Dishes Out Gorgeously Tight Alt Rock

Livingmore

'Ok to Land,' Livingmore's debut, delivers outstanding alt/pop rock. The melodies emanate infectious pigments, as well as creamy smooth harmonics. And Moore’s elegantly yummy voice infuses an aesthetic finish both polished and exquisitely delightful.

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Music Review: Staring Into Nothing – ‘Power’ Oozes Gleaming Prog Rock With Edgy Lyrics

Power (Staring Into Nothing)

'Power' is a strong album, especially if you’re into gleaming prog rock. The melodies ooze undulating waves of harmonic colors and the vocal harmonies complement the expansive nature of the music. Staring Into Nothing has produced an assertive album worth listening to.

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Music Review: Andrew Reed – ‘If All the World Were Right’ Metes Out Dazzling Soft Rock

Andrew Reed

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: Jason Vitelli – ‘Head Above Tide’ Offers Little to Recommend

Head Above Tide

'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.

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Music Review: Eric Anders – ‘Eleven Nine’ Dispenses Folksy Prog-Rock Flavors and Political Criticism

Eric Anders - Eleven Nine

'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.

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