Tag: ROCK ‘N’ ROLL
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Overcharge – Metalpunx LP (Various Labels)
Overcharge has been pretty much active since its formation in 2012. The determination of this intense Italian rock’n’roll charged d-beat trio resulted in impressive discography, mainly comprised of self-titled promo recording, debut full-length album Accelerate, following recording such as critically acclaimed Speedsick, and Electric Reaper EP. Overcharge traveled a long road since their formation in…
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Western Addiction – Frail Bray LP (Fat Wreck Chords)
Western Addiction came a long way since their formation in 2003. Each new record is a shift towards darker melodic old school hardcore punk sound for these San Francisco, California natives. The group shaped up a recognizable sound that unquestionably stands out from the remainder of the Fat Wreck roster. To serve as a reminder,…
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X – Alphabetland LP (Fat Possum Records)
The Los Angeles punk rock legends are back with a new album called Alphabetland. X commences in an original line up comprised of Exene Cervenka on vocals, John Doe on vocals/bass, Billy Zoom on guitar, and DJ Bonebrake on drums, so the band sounds better than ever. This initial sonic constellation performs together again after…
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Igel vs. Shark – Igel vs. Shark LP (Pogo’s Empire)
Nothing is definite when it comes to rock’n’roll. This spectacular genre has been here for ages, and it ripens like a fine wine during its evolutive process. It derived so many subgenres that it’s almost impossible to encompass them all under one branch. To be more precise, contemporary music trends owe so much to this…
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Swingin Utters – Sirens 7” (Fat Wreck Chords)
Brand new 7” came out of nowhere as a surprise. Sirens EP’ follow up their preceding full-length record Peace And Love, which has been released by their longtime catalyst Fat Wreck Chords. The band ripes like a fine wine since their formation in the late eighties, and each new recording sounds more compact than its…
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Pipes And Pints – The Second Chapter LP (Flyhigh Booking)
Pipes And Pints are widely known Irish folk-punk group comprised of bandmembers located in the Czech Republic and Ireland. The band has been founded in 2006, and Prague has been their hometown since day one. I was lucky enough to review their debut Punkrock With Highland Pipes EP back in 2008, so I am already…
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The Weight – In Control LP (Heavy Rhythm & Roll Records)
If you checked out pages in the last couple of days, you may encounter our article about Live Tapes by The Weight, where we tend to vividly capture just a small particle of the atmosphere from their live performance. The band launches loads of harmonizations in all the possible directions, and you’ll be surprised how…
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The Weight – Live Tapes LP (Heavy Rhythm & Roll Records)
The Weight is a highly creative Austrian hard rock machine that has been immensely active in the past decade or so. The band has been critically acclaimed since day one and gathered thousands of followers in the following years. Their effort resulted in dozen of brilliant recordings such as Keep Turning CD EP (2014), The…
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Varsity – The Basement Takes LP (2015-2016) (Run For Cover Records)
Varsity is a Chicago based indie-pop band comprised of multi-talented musicians who are shifting boundaries of the genre with every following recording. The group has started their euphonious endeavors with a self-released single called Turns Out, which has been accompanied by a B-side number Downtown. Then Varsity has published Thanks For Nothing EP in 2014,…
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Screeching Weasel – Some Freaks Of Atavism
Some Freaks Of Atavism is a fictional monograph quoted in The Hound Of Baskervilles, one of many adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which has been written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. However, Some Freaks Of Atavism also refers to a brand new full-length album by pop-punk legends Screeching Weasel. Atavism is a tendency to revert to…
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Igralom – Sunovrat LP (Geenger Records / Ammonite Records)
If you fancy some afrobeat oriented rock’n’roll, which has been perpetuated with great musicianship, and distinctive vocals, then Igralom is more than the right choice for you. Their second full-length album called Sunovrat contains gracious portions of positive vibrations, perfectly saturated melodies, danceable rhythms, and retro-sounding production that reminiscent psychedelic music from the seventies. Still,…
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Scavengers Circle – Beyond Repair CD
Scavengers Circle is a newly established crustcore duo from Västerås, Sweden. The band is comprised of Luka, who’s in charge of all the guitars, bass, vocals, and Johan who’s behind drums. Johan is also responsible for some additional vocals on this material. Beyond Repair is their debut full-length recording comprised of six ferocious compositions that…
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