By now, I am not sure what I can say about a new album by The Choir to convince more people to check it out. You are either a diehard fan, or part of the small minority that has given up on the band completely. Let me attempt to appeal to those hold outs: yes,…
I was surprised and excited that The Choir were already putting out a new full length – it seemed like Burning Like the Midnight Sun and de-plumed had just come out recently. I was pleasantly surprised to get a new album so soon! The unique thing that really struck me about this new release is…
Derri Daugherty has come out with an absolutely beautiful album of sonic treasure. This is the first instrumental release for Daugherty (who also released a 5 song ep several years back). The music is rich, compelling and delicate. At times the soundscape is relaxed and reflective, with an ambience that feels quite pensive and brooding.…
The Choir strikes gold again. This surprise release was the second in 2010 for the guys in The Choir. It was not only eagerly welcomed by fans, but it is unlike anything you have ever heard The Choir guys do. I was surprised because not only is this a stripped down acoustic Choir offering, they…
MIKE STANDFULL CIRCLE2002 Galaxy 21 MusicPurchase: AltarBoys.comReview by: Steve Ruff Mike Stand has always put out really good music. Of course The Altar Boys were innovative in the scene, but I really enjoyed his solo work much more. Maybe it was the lyrical content that was very different from the band’s work, I’m not really…
ADAM AGAIN LIVE AT CORNERSTONE 2000 M8 Music 2001 Galaxy 21 Music Review by: Matt Crosslin There are two versions of this live tribute show floating around out there – both pretty much out of print. The original version was released by M8 records as a three disc set. It included live sets from 1995…
GREG LAWLESS PRAYERS & LOWSONGS 2000 Galaxy 21 Music Purchase: eBay Review by: Steve Ruff Greg Lawless is perhaps best known as the guitar player in Adam Again, but this solo effort was completely different from what you heard from him in the band. Lawless actually recorded this solo album before Gene Eugene passed away…