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Album Review: Modern Happiness by Eric Hutchinson (8/10)
The platinum-selling artist continues his blend of soul-pop, rock and rootsy stylings with lyrical themes built around songs about one’s search for purpose, contentment and meaning. Hutchinson sings in ... -
Album Review: The Complete Warner Bros. -7 Arts Recordings by Vince Guaraldi
Although known for Peanuts/Charlie Brown, this compilation of Guaraldi’s late ‘60s Warner Bros. output encompasses that and more. Disc 1 features the albums Oh, Good Grief! and The Eclectic ... -
Album Review: The Trip Home by The Crystal Method
The Crystal Method, which used to be a duo, is now the moniker of a solo act. One might ask why remaining member Scott Kirkland didn’t just retire ... -
Album Review: The Golden Shore by We Are The West (7/10)
You can’t judge a band by its venues––or maybe you can when the trippy, unexpected performance spaces that dominate We Are The West’s packed schedule are as eclectic and ... -
Album Review: Stardust Birthday Party by Ron Gallo (8/10)
If Ron Gallo’s debut Heavy Meta was his screechy take on the world at large, then Stardust Birthday Party is an homage to the world he feels inside. ... -
Album Review: Bloom by Troye Sivan (8/10)
Troye Sivan has crafted an album of quality far beyond his years; the old soul celebrates innocence from the perspective of wisdom in his second studio album, ... -
Album Review: Under Paris Skies by Nate Najar (8/10)
While Django Reinhardt’s classic “Nuages” has been part of his trio’s set list for years, acoustic guitarist Nate Najar explores his passion for French pop and jazz with deeper ... -
Album Review: Kamikaze by Eminem (8/10)
Hip-hop has awakened the sleeping giant of rap and, with the surprise release of Kamikaze, Eminem is back with a vengeance. A kamikaze was a World War ... -
Album Review: Composure by Real Friends (7/10)
Juxtaposing melancholy lyrics with danceable guitar riffs is all the rage. Screaming for hope, Real Friends is no exception. Musicianship and production are clean, leaving ... -
Album Review: Your Motherfucker by Mondo Cozmo (7/10)
This four-song EP doesn’t represent much of a departure from last year’s terrific Plastic Soul, which yielded a handful of alt hits including “Shine,” which ...
