“Alternative” Reviews
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Love & Other Catastrophes by Various Artists (Review)
The soundtrack is a great sampler of some of the best acts on the Australian music scene.Hell’s Laughter and Heaven’s Ache by John Ludi (Review)
I’m still pondering some the lyrics on this album.The Three Calamities by Switchblade Symphony (Review)
So for all you cats whose Portishead tapes popped as a result of repeated listens, slide this in and you won’t miss a beat.Rare Tracks by Morrissey (Review)
Many of these songs were so good that they should’ve been on Maladjusted instead of that album’s weaker tracks.Friction by Stavesacre (Review)
This will appeal to anyone who wants a heavy, powerful album, both musically and lyrically.Artcore, Volume 2 by Various Artists (Review)
Buy this album, if only to see what’s currently happening in cutting-edge Christian music.Live at the Royal Albert Hall by Spiritualized (Review)
Disappointing, but will do just fine for those who haven’t heard bootlegs of Spiritualized‘s inspired live show.Sackcloth ‘N’ Ashes by 16 Horsepower (Review)
A dark conviction runs through these songs, along with a tangible spirituality that makes them so intensely captivating.S.S. Bountyhunter by S.S. Bountyhunter (Review)
Wearing sunglasses while sitting behind the wheel is the most appropriate place to listen to this album.She Haunts My Dreams by Spain (Review)
The perfect album to see you through those long dark hours as you wait for her to call, but know she never will.The Blue Moods of Spain by Spain (Review)
This is an album that simply exudes swankiness and style.Oceanic by Raspberry Jam (Review)
There is definitely warmth found throughout with the help of a soothing voice and lulling reverb.Passafist by Passafist (Review)
Of all the “industrial” albums I’ve bought, this one’s held the most interest for me, simply because it’s so different.The Contino Sessions by Death In Vegas (Review)
It just doesn’t sound that good. Not in any sort of big dose anyway.Mad for Sadness by Arab Strap (Review)
Somehow the recording of the concert has become a classic anyway.First Fruits by Eggman (Review)
Releasing a solo album while being affiliated with one of the great pop bands required some guts.Soundpool by Dif Juz (Review)
This is a reissue of two records, Huremics and Vibrating Air, by one of the 4AD record label’s most criminally unheard of bands.Fold Zandura by Fold Zandura (Review)
I could easily see Fold Zandura blowing away many of the “established” Christian “modern rock” acts.