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“For his second solo outing, Mojave 3/Slowdive principal Halstead relocated from 4AD to Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records. Which seems a good fit, as the warm, reflective nature of Halstead’s music is in step with Johnson’s laid-back vibe, minus any surfer-boy groove. Essentially, “Engine” is Mojave 3 lite. The album is dominated by soft acoustic numbers [...] Not your typical Rick Ross song, a little slow due to Trey Songz being on it. Decent song, however I don’t see this doing much. [...]
“The centerpiece of Gordon’s second solo album (and first since his old band Phish split in 2004) is undoubtedly “Andelman’s Yard,” a wondrous, well-constructed romp on which he handles all the instruments, including banjo, bass, keys and acoustic guitar. Showing the influence of sometime-collaborator Leo Kottke in its delicate, searching lines, Gordon’s dream-inflected mini-epic exudes [...] The Top 20 has been updated finally. I’m sorry the site hasn’t seen a lot of updates and new songs over the last month, but I’ve been on a lot of summer vacations, and as a matter of fact, I am currently out of town again. I will be returning on Sunday and hope to finish [...]
“This Ohio-based emo-rock outfit has spent the time since 2006′s “If Only You Were Lonely” dealing with drama considerably heavier than what most emo bands sing about. Hawthorne Heights sued (and was subsequently countersued by) its label, Victory, for breach of contract (since resolved); then, late last year, guitarist Casey Calvert died from an accidental [...] Randomly stumbled upon this video, but I expect it to start getting play. Grab this track now and be ahead of everyone. [...] At first I found it strange to see Jennifer Hudson partner up with Rick Ross, and while they don’t really mesh, it’s still slightly better than [...] It’s nice to see Whitney and her amazing voice back. I think she did the right thing it partnering up with a current music powerhouse. This song should do well once stations start playing them. [...]
“System of a Down guitarist/chief creative force Daron Malakian sets the tone for his new project early on when he sings, “Ain’t nobody searching for a second chance/I’m just looking for a new romance.” He could, of course, be talking about a real relationship, or perhaps SOAD’s long-lasting hiatus. But in any event, Malakian and [...]
“”Revelation” should appeal to Third Day’s core Christian music audience while expanding its fan base in the mainstream rock arena. Possessing just the right amount of gritty intensity combined with sweet Southern charm, frontman Mac Powell is equally effective on tender ballads like “Let Me Love You” and such hard-charging rockers as “This Is Who [...] |
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