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Dryw Keltz
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Dryw Keltz
The title of the new Flaming Lips album, Embryonic, refers to how most of the songs were recorded during the very early stages of their creation. The result is an album which sounds completely foreign to what the band has been releasing since 1999’s The Soft Bulletin.  Polvo: In PrismBy
Dryw Keltz
Another year and another absolutely pristine reunion album from a seemingly left for dead 90’s alt-rock casualty. The band reborn this time is math-rock vets, Polvo.  Japandroids: Post-NothingBy
Dryw Keltz
The noise that Japandroids muster is not too far removed from what any band on the SST label may have spewed forth in the late 80’s or early 90’s.  New Cheap Trick LP Documents a Day in the Life of Sgt. PepperBy
Dryw Keltz
If you are all caught up in this latest wave of Beatlemania, may I suggest a bit of a dark horse entry – Cheap Trick covering Sgt. Pepper in it’s entirety, accompanied by the New York Philharmonic.  Our Noise: New Book Chronicles the Rise of Merge RecordsBy
Dryw Keltz
Our Noise: The Story of Merge Records is a worthy document about the colorful history of the label, but it may be an even more useful tool when it comes to examining why indies like Merge are doing so well while the majors are reeling.  Du-Uh-Ohs: Bring Back the Bass Players!By
Dryw Keltz
The indie rock scene is inundated with duos these days, and unfortunately, most of them would be better off adding another member or two. What do they have against bass players?  Jay Reatard Watch Me FallBy
Dryw Keltz
So what does Jay Reatard deliver for 2009? Basically, more of his winning 2008 formula. |
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