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First Impressions: Fionn Regan – 100 Acres of Sycamore
Fionn Regan is a rare musical treasure. From Bray, Co. Wicklow in Ireland he is a magical sort of folk musician who manages to both breath new life into a well worn genre and also be the epitome of it at the same time. His debut album The End of History was critically adored and for very good reason. Incredibly crafted guitar rhythms mixed with both dreamy lyrics and heartbreaking tones created a jackpot of songs. … Read entire article »
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First Impressions: Jon Fratelli- Psycho Jukebox
When I was a kid, my father infused me with the love of basic rock and roll. It seems he was always playing Creedence Clearwater Revival, Duane Eddie, or any of the Sun Records gang. In fact, I remember my family going to the Sun Records studio, and it felt like going into an ancient cathedral, some kind of hallowed ground where important things happened. I possess a deep love for all things set … Read entire article »
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First Impressions: Arctic Monkeys – Suck It And See
Arctic Monkeys are one of those bands that made me sit up and pay attention at a time when I was getting really cynical and apathetic about music. The first time I was introduced to them was the video for “I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor”. It excited my like I was a teenager again listening to rock records. The energy and wit were a breath of fresh air. ---------------------- Attention campers: Leave a comment … Read entire article »
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First Impressions: Lady Gaga- Born This Way
I know she has been a bit of a dividing personality, but I like Lady Gaga. She came along at a time when pop music had become stagnant and bland. In the age of auto-tuning and American Idolatry, we needed a bit of creatively crazy. Like David Bowie and the Ramones, Gaga came along just in time to make things fun again. I picked up her new album, … Read entire article »
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First Impressions: Rival Schools – Pedals
Rival Schools released their debut album United By Fate way back in 2001. I was 17 and in high school. I fell in love with Walter Schreifels’ raspy vocals and disjointed lyrics. I was lucky enough to see Rival Schools play at a music festival that year and they were suitably impressive. To prove my infatuation with the band at this point, here is a picture of the 17 year old me with Roger Manganelli … Read entire article »
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First Impressions: Radiohead – The King of Limbs
Radiohead are one of those bands who have changed a music scene and yet still derided by some of the public. They’re described by these people as “depressing” and “weird”. Seriously, I wish I was making it up but it’s sadly true. It’s like hearing people describe The Beatles as “lovey-dovey” and “boring”, you’d think that it wouldn’t happen but it does. Personally, I can’t understand how anyone with ears can’t hear that the majority … Read entire article »
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First Impressions: The Strokes – Angles
I often read how The Strokes defined a musical movement in the early ’00s. How they were icons for rock/indie bands of that generation. And yet, I don’t remember a lick of that. Sure, I remember the first time I heard “Last Night”. It was a damn catchy mix of melody and raw guitars. In fact, I liked all the singles I heard but not enough to purchase the album (with it’s rather saucy cover) Is … Read entire article »
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First Impressions: R.E.M. – Collapse Into Now
I am an R.E.M. fan. I’m not an appreciator of their music like most folk, I’m one of those card carrying fanatics. I’ve seen them live on multiple occasions shelling out a lot of money. I own t-shirts, buttons, I have even sewn an R.E.M. patch into a denim jacket (the patch was bright pink and orange by the way, just to add to my coolness). I can even say I have touched the man … Read entire article »
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