Album Review Briefs

Every few months the pile of un-reviewed CDs in the Type 3 Media office  reaches critical mass (for one reason or another).  Rather than just file the discs away, I thought I’d give them another listen.  Out of the pile, I uncovered a few very good albums that, despite being out for a while, I [...]

Hot Chip with Robert Wyatt and Geese

Hot Chip with Robert Wyatt and Geese Release Date: December 23, 2008 Record Label: EMI Records Review: This is one of the more interesting EPs I’ve listened to in quite a while.  The electropop outfit Hot Chip already has quite a few re-mix recordings under their belt, so their fans are accustomed to a continuing [...]

In This Moment – The Dream

In This Moment The Dream Released: September 30, 2008 Record Label: Century Media Review: In This Moment’s The Dream marks a departure from their metal-core roots. The new musical direction presents a rewarding experience for the band and its fans. The most notable change in the band’s sound is how they’ve crafted the songs to [...]

Thriving Ivory

Thriving Ivory Thriving Ivory Released: August 26, 2008 Record Label: Wind-up Records Review: Thriving Ivory’s music is really good. They have an excellent sense of song-writing backed by some great musicianship. Their self-titled debut is a well-produced body of work that is sure to bring this five-member act tons of new fans and accolades. However, [...]

Dir En Grey – Uroboros

Dir En Grey Uroboros Released: November 11, 2008 Record Label: The End Records Review: Dir En Grey’s band members opted to write songs independently before beginning the recording process for Uroboros. The result is an ambitious and creatively diverse collection of songs which sounds unlike their previous releases.

Bohren & der Club of Gore – Dolores

Bohren & der Club of Gore Dolores Released: October 21, 2008 Record Label: Ipecac Recordings Review: At its core Dolores is a dark and brooding jazz alum infused with elements of ambient and electronic music. Moving at a slow and purposeful pace, the music has a simple yet elegant beauty. The songs are well-crafted and [...]

Guns N’ Roses – Chinese Democracy

Guns N’ Roses Chinese Democracy Released: November 23, 2008 Record Label: Geffen Review: After hearing the title track from Chinese Democracy, I was hopeful that this album might live up to the hype. The song builds nicely into a good riff and seems like a natural evolution to Guns N’ Roses’ sound. My excitiment waned [...]

Tunnels To Holland EP

Tunnels To Holland Tunnels To Holland EP Released: October 21, 2008 Record Label: (self-released) Review: Listening to the self-titled EP from the New Jersey band Tunnels to Holland is like going on a journey. The band’s style is like a roadmap of everything that is great about American rock & roll music, so fuel up [...]

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