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LUNGS
- AN ANATOMICAL GUIDE [POISON CITY]
This one was released late last year to much
acclaim from those who picked it up, now the band is heading out
on the road to plug it, meaning hopefully more of you get the chance
to get your mitts on a copy. If you like guitar driven melodic punk
rock, then these guys are proving that you don't have to be in Melbourne
to do it right. Members have done their time in a number of outfits
over the last few years so it's no surprise that they know what
they are doing, and how to put a good song together. There's flat
out moments, there is sing-along moments and there are times you
can just sit back and appreciate a good punk rock number that isn't
simple and soul-less. The lyrics have meaning too, adding to the
overall quality of the record. It's well presented, well played
and certainly not your average run of the mill stuff. Keep an eye
out as you are bound to hear more of them this year.
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THE
AUDITION - CHAMPION [VICTORY RECORDS]
These guys seemingly disappeared after their
last release a good three years ago now. Their time on the sidelines
has obviously taught them the formula to make power-pop / pop-punk.
And they've obviously taken a close look at Fall Out Boy, borrowed
some aspects and added a shine of their own. The same level of commercial
appeal isn't there, but they polish it enough that it should appeal
to this generations fresh wave pop-punk audience, the songs are
bearable, but i can't help but sit back and say, yeah, i've heard
it all before, many times. Production is spot on, without being
over the top as some pop-punk bands tend to do. Vocals are tidy
and easy to digest and it makes for a pain-frees background listen,
but I can hardly see them causing any major waves anytime soon.
There is a lot worse out there so it's worth giving them a listen,
particularly if modern pop-punk is your thing. If it's not, then
they probably won't be the band that wins you over.
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THE
CONTACT - CANVAS TEARS [SQUARE EYE]
Hailing from Canada this outfit have a big
rock sound that could pretty easily sit up there next to the likes
of Radiohead, Muse and Foo Fighters. If those three were to get
it on, these guys would pop out 9 months later. Not really a sound
that usually appeals to me, but these guys have that something that
makes you want to keep on listening, it has the potential to be
totally commercial, but doesn't sound like boring generic crap like
most commercially appealing stuff does. The production here is massive
and it all sounds awesome, the vocals are a highlight, the singer
sure has a set of lungs on him. They get the points for turning
a generally boring genre into something captivating, there's no
reason these guys couldn't appeal to both the indie crowd as well
as the commercial audience.
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RISE
AGAINST - THIS IS NOISE [GEFFEN]
Originally just a tour EP for Canada, Rise
Against have now made these 5 tracks a digital EP for all. It contains
two of the bonus tracks off the The Sufferer and the Witness album,
the two bonus tracks off the Siren Song of the Counter Culture album
and a song from the Lords of Dogtown soundtrack. So hardcore fans
might already have the tracks. They cover Lifetime's 'Boy's No Good',
'Fix Me' and Nervous Breakdown', both Black Flag covers as well
as 'Obstructed View' and 'But Tonight We Dance', two original b-sides.
With only 9 minutes of content, it's nothing to write home about,
but something for the avid fan to add to their collection. They
don't slaughter the covers, and the originals are decent.
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MILLOY
- MORE THAN A MACHINE [HOUSEHOLD NAME]
Here we have a re-mastered re-issue of Milloy's
2005 album 'More Than A Machine'. This UK outfit have that whole
melodic punk rock with gravelly vocals sound going on, drawing comparisons
to bands like Leatherface, Hot Water Music and co. So when you are
being compared to names like that, then you are doing something
right. If you want a local comparison point then, think A Death
In The Family, whom they've actually done a bunch of shows with
in the UK. So if you are into all that kind of style, then you are
bound to be impressed by this 5 piece, it's an album that's hard
to put down. Well worth taking the time to go check them out, you
never know they might make it out here some day.
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THE
GASLIGHT ANTHEM - SINK OR SWIM [RESIST]
The local release for one of the most earmarked
bands to emerge in the last few months. The Gaslight Anthem are
a band that will be talked about plenty this year. Their sound is
a combination of folk, blues, rock and punk, all delivered accordingly
with a nice gravelly vocal that draws you in. For a relatively new
band, and a debut full length, the band has really set the bar high.
It's easy to straight up compare them to Against Me!, and sure there
are similarities, but the Jersey lads do have a style of their own
which is why so many are jumping on the wagon and labeling them
as the band to watch. If they continue to develop the sound they
offer on this album, look out for their next! Grab this one now,
you won't regret it.
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PUDDLE
OF MUDD - FAMOUS [GEFFEN]
Can you believe this band is still around?
Still trying for that second hit wonder it seems. The only thing
that really made me knowingly punish my ears by pressing play was
reading that the producer of this album was none other than Bill
Stevenson (Black Flag, All, Descendents etc) Now usually everything
he touches is gold, because he works with great bands. Maybe there
was an overdue bill or something that saw him wind up producing
this "hey guys, we still think it's the 90's" band. To
his credit, there is nothing wrong with the production, it's just
the songs that are painful and will no doubt please the Triple M
listeners who will have it force fed down their throats 5 times
a day as "the best new rock". What were you thinking Bill?
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DAMIEN
RICE - LIVE FROM THE UNION CHAPEL [WARNER]
2007 was a big year for this Irish folk singer,
and it looks like 08 will be even bigger as more people around the
world are catching onto his great songs and awesome voice. This
is his second live release, featuring 8 tracks, strangely though
it was recorded way back in 2003 and only now getting a proper release,
so it features some of his first singles like 'Volcano' and 'The
Blowers Daughter' from way back in 2001/02. It also features a version
of 'Silent Night'. The recording quality is great and his performance
is rock solid. Anyone who has caught him live or is a big fan, or
maybe a new fan who wants to hear some earlier work, will dig this
cool little EP. Quite a talented fellow. For those who like it acoustic.
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BEER SCALE |
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Beer
is good, this though, was not. |
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Like
a match with no head, didn't spark a flame. |
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Not
bad, give it a go, might appeal to you. |
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Solid
effort, worthy of a spot in your collection. |
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The
beer can wait, go buy this now! |
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Don't
just take our word for it, our thoughts aren't the be all and end
all and are just that, our thoughts, go check out these new releases
for yourself and make up your own mind! |
| UPCOMING
RELEASES |
JANUARY
21 - Crime In Stereo - ...Is Dead [Pre-Order]
28 - The Mars Volta - The Bedlam In Goliath
[Pre-Order]
28 - Bullet For My Valentine - Scream,
Aim, Fire [Pre-Order]
28 - Protest The Hero - Fortress [Pre-Order]
28 - Dub Trio - Another Sound Is Dying
[Pre-Order]
FEBRUARY
4 - Horrorpops - Kiss Kiss, Kill Kill
4 - Jack Johnson - Sleep Through The
Static [Pre-Order]
4 - The Loved Ones - Build And Burn
4 - Isis - Holy Tears
4 - Gyroscope - 1981
4 - Extortion - Sick
4 - Sacred Cowboys - 1982 - 1985
4 - Scary Kids Scaring Kids - S/T [Pre-Order]
11 - City And Colour - Bring Me Your
Love
11 - Jim Ward - Quiet
11 - The Reason - Things Couldn't Be
Better
11 - The Getaway Plan - Other Voices,
Other Rooms
18 - Time Again - Darker Days
18 - Boys Like Girls - S/T [Pre-Order]
18 - Isis - Not In The Rivers
25 - Receiving End Of Sirens - The Earth
Sings Mi Fa Mi
25 - The Dear Hunter - Act II: The Meaning
Of....
25 - Envy On The Coast - Lucy Gray
MARCH
3 - Billy Bragg - Mr Love And Justice
10 - Gyroscope - Breed Obsession
10 - Moneen - DVD
10 - Presidents Of The USA - These Are
Good Times People
10 - Less Than Jake - Losers, Kings..
[Re-Issue]
10 - Less Than Jake - Pezcore [Re-Issue]
10 - Less Than Jake - Goodbye Blue &
White [Re-Issue]
10 - Less Than Jake - Peoples History
Of [DVD Re-Issue]
17 - The Matches - A Band In Hope
17 - Spazzys - Title TBA
17 - DeVotchKa - A Mad & Faithful
Telling
17 - Mike Patton - Title TBA
22 - Millencolin - Machine 15
29 - Pennywise - Title TBA
APRIL
7 - Bad Religion - New Maps Of Hell [Deluxe
Edition]
21 - Story Of The Year - Title TBA
Details are correct to the best of our knowledge
at time of publishing, some titles might hit shelves 2-3 days before
the published release date, if you have a date to submit or correct,
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DARK
SKIES - Demo
Featuring members of The Abandonment, Lost
Boy Found and Bradford Bats these Melbourne lads have put together
an impressive three track demo laced with melodic punk / rock. Sounding
part Boy Sets Fire and part Away From Now these guys show plenty
of promise. You can listen for yourself as all three songs are up
on their Myspace page. Do it.
[MYSPACE]
- Independent -
[Pick
it up at a show] |
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STRAIGHTJACKET
NATION - S/T
A collection of all this Melbourne band's
previous tracks on the one disc, re-mastered from their 7"
releases. Known for their explosive live show, that reputation transfers
across to disc as well now, thrashy punk/hardcore at it's finest.
Awesome cover of a Saints classic too wrapping up the CD.
[WEBSITE]
- Independent - Out Now
Buy
Online Now from the band direct |
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GYROSCOPE
- 1981
The whole disco-drum beat was a big thing
last year, this year Gyroscope give it a crack on this new single.
Fused in with their typical explosive guitar driven music and brooding
vocals that continue to surprise, reaching new heights with each
release. 1981 is a catchy number that'll get your feet moving and
head bopping along, which is all you can ask for really isn't it?
[WEBSITE]
- Mushroom - Out February 4th
[Listen
Now on their Myspace page] |
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