October 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
THE SEVENTY SEVENS 3 BEARS CAFÉ MARIETTA, GA 6-20-2008 I was super excited to see this show. If you have ever seen the 77’s live you know that they put on a great performance. This was the first stop on … Continued
FINAL AXE BEYOND HELL’S GATE 2005 Retroactive Records Purchase: Try eBay Review by: Matt Crosslin Classic metal album that has already seen a few re-issues. So why review it here? Isn’t the last re-issue already kind of old? Well, yes … Continued
CHRIS FREEMAN CITY OF GOD 2007 Independent Purchase: clfmusic.com Review by: Matt Crosslin Yes, Chris was the guitarist for G.S. Megaphone. That might be cool with you, but there are some that grew really tired of the whole nu-metal/Creed clone/pseudo-grunge … Continued
ARADHNA AMRIT VANI 2007 Independent Purchase: aradhnamusic.com Review by: Matt Crosslin “Who or what is Aradhna?” you might be asking yourself. Aradhna is a Hindi word that means worship. The band that uses that word for their name is a … Continued
THE 77s HOLY GHOST BUILDING 2008 Lo-Fidelity Records Purchase: 77s.com Review by: Steve Ruff The 77’s are a cornerstone in the music that has defined my generation. They have a catalogue that is as varied as it is long. My … Continued
THE 77s NINETY-NINE 2007 Lo-Fidelity Records Purchase: 77s.com Review by: Steve Ruff This is the latest ‘live’ release by the 77’s. Recorded at Brian Quincy-Newcomb’s Christ Church back in 1999, this album was an answer to their highly acclaimed ‘live’ … Continued
BILL MALLONEE LOWER CASE MINI EP 2008 Independent Purchase: billmallonee.net Review by: Steve Ruff This mini E.P. is just what it says, mini… but this disc packs a serious punch and is one of the best things to come down … Continued
THE ROVER’S THREE A KIND O’ IRISH BAND 2007 Independent CD-R Purchase: theroversthree.com Review by: Steve Ruff The Rovers Three are exactly what the name implies, ‘A Kind’ a Irish Band’. This is one of Michael Knott’s ever expanding side … Continued
STRUCK LAST MAY 16 FLOWERS 2007 Hill deg Maria Records Purchase: strucklastmay.com Review by: Steve Ruff Struck Last May’s offering 16 Flowers was released in 2007 and is the latest brainchild of Michael Knott. Rick McDonough is the second half … Continued