Homeboys by Adam Again
ADAM AGAIN HOMEBOYS 1990 Broken Records Review by: Steve Ruff This is one of my favorite records that Adam Again did. With each release these guys grew as a band and you can hear the depth come through on every … Continued
Ten Songs by Adam Again
ADAM AGAIN TEN SONGS 1988 Broken Records 2002 Lo-Fidelity Records Review by: Steve Ruff Ten Songs was originally released in 1988, and then re-released in 2002 through Lo-Fidelity Records. A definite classic that is probably the hardest to find anywhere. … Continued
In a New World of Time by Adam Again
ADAM AGAIN IN A NEW WOLD OF TIME 1986 Blue Collar Records Review by: Steve Ruff The first release by the band who would become a staple in alternative Christian music. This is by far the most varied record that … Continued
Prayers & Lowsongs by Greg Lawless
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 … Continued
Darn Floor, Big Bite Re-issue by Daniel Amos
DANIEL AMOS DARN FLOOR, BIG BITE 2008 Arena Rock Recording Co. Purchase: danielamos.com Review by: Steve Ruff The end of 2008 saw the re-release of D.A.’s classic album Darn Floor, Big Bite. This is Daniel Amos at their finest. Their … Continued
The Now and the Not Yet by Motonaut
MOTONAUT THE NOW AND THE NOT YET 2008 Independent Purchase: www.motonaut.info Review by: Steve Ruff I first heard about these guys when they sent Down The Line a friend request on MySpace. If I remember correctly they were Michael Knott … Continued
Umbra by The Sound Gallery
THE SOUND GALLERY UMBRA 2008 Independent Purchase: MySpace Review by: Steve Ruff The Sound Gallery is unique. This is Herb Grimaud Jr.’s band, and he is the sole member. I remembered Herb from when he played with The Violet Burning … Continued
Overflow by Windy Lyre
WINDY LYRE OVERFLOW 2008 Independent CD-R Purchase: MySpace Review by: Steve Ruff This is Windy Lyre’s second album. Her first was on Blonde Vinyl back in 1991, and this is a beautiful follow up. Windy’s vocals are ethereal and remind … Continued
Audible Sign by The Vigilantes of Love
VIGILANTES OF LOVE AUDIBLE SIGH 1999 True Tunes Purchase: billmallonee.net Review by: Steve Ruff I will forever profess my admiration for Bill Mallonee’s music. His music is a gift, and simply amazing for several reasons. Nobody else in the music … Continued
DTL Live Report: Bill Mallonee 8-13-2008
BILL MALLONEE AND MURIAH ROSE EDDIE’S ATTIC DECATUR, GA 8-13-2008 This was the third time this year that I have seen Bill and Muriah play, and they never disappoint. I am a huge fan of Bill’s music, and I actually … Continued