Reviews of Self-Released Titles
152 reviews

Look Into My Eye by Kettleblack (Review)
The strongest impression you’re left with concerns the quality level of the writing.Frustration by Cult of Jester (Review)
Yet another demo chock full of cyberspeed, industrial, and fearcore music.Three Free by Blank Face (Review)
As a first-ever effort, this three-song cassette shows a lot of potential.Demo by The Amazing Bone (Review)
If downright heavy is your weight of choice, check these guys out.
Our Split EP by Jai Agnish and Gospel Zombie (Review)
All of the elements that made Jai Agnish’s debut so intriguing are also on display here.Twelve Days/Cluster by Loren Jan Wilson Ii (Review)
At its best, this contains the kind of music I wish Warp released all the time.
Destroyalldreamers by Destroyalldreamers (Review)
Their music proves to be quite a bit more than just the sum of their obvious influences and inspirations.
Photographs by Andrew Osenga (Review)
This is an album of both fictional and non-fictional characters throughout their journey called life.
A Remote View by Sans Arc (Review)
The overall feel I get from Sans Arc’s music is that of a person so indebted to their influences that it’s almost a hindrance.
Misery Loves Harmony by The Vegas Nerve (Review)
Yep, there are a lot of other bands doing this but the Vegas Nerve do it pretty well.
The Cutting Room Floor by Over the Rhine (Review)
This is a band that simply does not write bad songs. Ever.
Singed Wings EP by Maduro (Review)
Maduro’s music has plenty of room for development, but this EP proves he’s got a solid foundation.
Silver Line on a Black Sea by The Potomac Accord (Review)
While there are undeniable Godspeed comparisons, The Potomac Accord’s music is never quite so bombastic.
Lost Songs by John R. Williamson (Review)
You’d never know this was a collection of leftovers if Williamson hadn’t said so himself.
9 by Elaine Lachica (Review)
The heart and soul of Lachica’s music draws from 4AD’s glory days.
Limited Sight Distance EP by Stefanie Fix (Review)
The impression I leave with is that Limited Sight Distance is still trying to find their sound.
This Mortal Lust by Melinda Gidaly (Review)
Gidaly’s not really like anyone else, but here she echoes Liz Phair.