Album Reviews (Page 40)

Disco Biscuits – “Otherwise Law Abiding Citizens”Diamond Riggs-out now2 / 5 We appreciate dance music of all types, colors, beats, etc. But when it comes to this latest from the Philly, PA dance/trance group, we find these Biscuits need some sweeter jam. Their nine extended tracks here do fit the trance train, and certainly jam a bit, but these beats don’t capture, they don’t pound and soar like they should from an otherwise tight quartet. What’s on this album is repetitive, not particularly engaging beyond the first couple plays, and not terribly dynamic enough to stick with you (or us, for that matter). The vocalsRead More →

The Wandas – Self-TitledTFMRA-out tomorrow2.5 / 5 We like “Do or Die.” We enjoy “Forever and Ever.” And, if we were to liken their sound to anyone, it might strangely come close to Wilco’s “Summer Teeth;” an alt-country feel, Tweedy-ish tone to the vocals, light and poppy (which is a good thing). But, ultimately, we’re going to draw the line in the sand and say, unfortunately, The Wandas’ self-titled release isn’t our bread-and-butter. Why not, you may ask? Ask away: because, unlike “Summer Teeth,” these songs are tragically straightforward, lacking the interesting lyricism or sonic departures that made Wilco a groundbreaking band. And, while TheRead More →

Hallelujah – Self-TitledSelf-Released-out now3 / 5 The Brooklyn octet, replete with a female choir, is self-described as “psychedelic gospel music for atheists.” And as self-described “punkedelic anarchists,” their description strikes a chord with us. Either that, or it’s just the pure infective energy of “Old Time Sickness,” which, we’ll let you know right now, you can DL for free (see bottom of post). We dig that one something monster, as well as the rockabilly of “Taking It To the Grave.” Though you do get songs like “Skinny Women,” which just feels too apathetic and dull, we’d put this album as a whole just shy ofRead More →