Soap&Skin - Sugarbread 7"

April 24, 2013ReviewsadminComment

Austrian singer-songwriter Soap&Skin drops a new 7" of emotionally potent tracks that should hold fans over until something more lengthy comes along.

Pig Destroyer- Book Burner

October 24, 2012Reviewsadmin19 Comments

Though the latest effort from Pig Destroyer is undeniably an all-out riff fest, I'm not feeling the same thrilling level of intensity I typically enjoy from this genre in general.

Lupe Fiasco- Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1

September 26, 2012Reviewsadmin2 Comments

Though Lupe Fiasco is as sharp as ever when it comes to social commentary, production continues to be a problem for him on Food & Liquor 2: The Great American Rap Album Pt. 1.

Om- Advaitic Songs

August 7, 2012Reviewsadmin3 Comments

I try to get into Om once again with Advaitic Songs, but it just didn't happen, sadly.

Nachtmystium- Silencing Machine

August 1, 2012Reviewsadmin1 Comment

On Silencing Machine, Nachtmystium's experiments with the sounds of black metal are subtle, but very effective. It's mostly the band's great songwriting that carries this record.

Gnaw Their Tongues- Eschatological Scatology

July 23, 2012Reviewsadmin2 Comments

The experimental, ambient, and frighteningly noisy musical project Gnaw Their Tongues moves into more of a straight up black metal vibe with this new release, and it's lead to a much more intense experience.

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Aesop Rock- Skelethon

July 18, 2012Reviewsadmin3 Comments

Aesop Rock's latest album shows him on top of his lyrical game, and taking on production duties as well.

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Deathspell Omega- Drought

July 2, 2012Reviewsadmin8 Comments

With some new and improved production, Deathspell Omega's ultra-dense approach to progressive metal is sounding more brutal than ever.