February 2003 Archives

I was surprised and dismayed at how unaffecting it soon became.

Give Tora! Tora! Torrance! a try, and long live the Rock.

Sonically, The Beautiful Mistake is a clichéd culmination of everything currently happening in the musical underground.

I simply forgot that I was listening to a white boy and just starting soaking in some nice beats and skilled rhyming.

I’m not one to miss out on a good, solid mecha show, and Idolo does offer plenty of mecha action.

The album’s focus is more intent on creating dreamy textures rather than anything more concrete.

Kobi create pieces of stunning focus and intensity, especially given the unstructured approach behind their construction.

While there are undeniable Godspeed comparisons, The Potomac Accord’s music is never quite so bombastic.

A definite sense of wistfulness and longing permeates this album.

An attempt to bridge the gap between Mark Van Hoen’s harsh earlier work and his most song-oriented material.

A two-disc compilation that serves as an excellent introduction to Saint Etienne’s pristine, immaculate dance pop.

“Il Mare“ ‘s simple, well-paced story, honest performances, and heartfelt characters ensure that it’s more than just eye candy.

Guns, Cars & Sitars flows with a sense of style and funk that is deeply infectious, exotic, and most importantly, bad ass.