Music Ravings

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 →