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Author Archives: Steve Ruff

Stranger Kings – Stranger Kings
14 Feb 2015

Stranger Kings – Stranger Kings

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2015, Music Review | 0

Every so often I hear a band and make such a strong connection to the music that it becomes hard to even convey through words. Stranger Kings is one of those bands. It is a band that must be experienced … Continued

Northern Records, Stranger Kings
Daniel Amos – Doppelganger (deluxe collector’s edition)
12 Oct 2014

Daniel Amos – Doppelganger (deluxe collector’s edition)

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2015, Music Review | 0

Daniel Amos has put out some really quality re-releases the last few years, add this one to the list of must haves! This band has always been one of the most difficult to categorize because their music is always so … Continued

Daniel Amos, Studnt Records
Bill Mallonee & the Darkling Planes – Winnowing
11 Oct 2014

Bill Mallonee & the Darkling Planes – Winnowing

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2015, Music Review | 0

I’ve been a big fan of Bill Mallonee’s music ever since Vigilantes of Love put out Killing Floor. I can’t remember exactly what song the college radio station played, it was either “Motel Room” or “Anybody’s Guess,” but I was … Continued

Bill Mallonee, Independent
Eymard – Light
15 Jun 2014

Eymard – Light

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2015, Music Review | 0

If you’re reading this then hopefully you know who Rick McDonough is. If you don’t, this is a good place to start. Rick is a musician, a photographer, a family man and a genuine purveyor of electronic wizardry. This eymard … Continued

eymard, Hill deg Maria Records, Rick McDonough
Wovenhand – Refractory Obdurate
15 Jun 2014

Wovenhand – Refractory Obdurate

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2015, Music Review | 2

I have heard three albums lately that have blown me away completely. I did a review on one of them (CUSH SP3) here. The second album to level my senses is Wovenhand’s new Refractory Obdurate. I’ve been a fan of David Eugene … Continued

Death Wish, Inc., Wovenhand
Cush – SP3
14 Jun 2014

Cush – SP3

by Steve Ruff | posted in: February 2015, Music Review | 0

The new SP3 record has been one that fans of the entity CUSH have been waiting on for a long time. I was super stoked to get this for a review, and almost asked to get it sooner than I … Continued

Cush, Northern Records
Bill Mallonee and The High Desert Freaks – Dolorosa
12 Jan 2014

Bill Mallonee and The High Desert Freaks – Dolorosa

by Steve Ruff | posted in: March 2014, Music Review | 0

Unfortunately a very busy 2013 has kept me from what I enjoy most, writing reviews and doing that good ole Down the Line Zine. Getting back into the swing of things, fresh year, a new start and reviews that I … Continued

Bill Mallonee, Independent
Bill Mallonee – Beatitude
26 Jul 2013

Bill Mallonee – Beatitude

by Steve Ruff | posted in: Music Review, September 2013 | 0

Bill Mallonee always delivers an unparalleled amount of genuinely solid music. The output is overwhelming sometimes to just try and keep up with. The thing that is striking is not just how many amazing songs he writes, but also how … Continued

Bill Mallonee, Independent
The Poor Geezers – All 4 One – Best Of (review 2)
19 May 2013

The Poor Geezers – All 4 One – Best Of (review 2)

by Steve Ruff | posted in: Music Review, September 2013 | 0

I snagged this to review because it was labeled something along the lines of folksy/punk or something like that. I was really surprised when I put on my headphones and the music started coming out. I didn’t really know what to … Continued

The Poor Geezers, Thumper Punk Records
Bill Mallonee – Amber Waves
31 Jan 2013

Bill Mallonee – Amber Waves

by Steve Ruff | posted in: January 2013, Music Review | 0

Bill Mallonee has returned with a new full on studio release for this year! I think this is actually maybe his 3rd release over all this year, but this is the full studio/backing band and fan funded project. Bill continues to … Continued

Bill Mallonee, Independent

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