This is The Choir’s 12th studio release in their prolific career that started way back in 1985, back when they were known as Youth Choir. Burning Like The Midnight Sun is quickly becoming one of my favorite Choir records, and with as many stellar releases as they have, that is quite a feat. I first…
Some of you might remember an underground Christian alternative band called Able Cain back in the 90s. Matt McCabe, the guitarist for Able Cain, went on to form King Never. That was just a bit of background for you. King Never has released several albums. The most recent release Possibilities is “A concept album featuring…
I listen to a lot of Bill Mallonee, and recently I went back and gave this download another spin. This was the last incarnation of VoL before Jon Guthrie passed away so suddenly, and man I tell ya, these guys (and gal) were tight! This live recording was pulled directly through the soundboard at Eddie’s…
The Wayside is back. If you like Americana, Rock, or folk in any kind of combination, then that one statement should make you rejoice. Starting off as Vag and Vague and a few other band names that I can’t remember back in the 1980s, John and Michelle Thompson and their merry rotating band of minstrels…
While Rome Is Burning is another project from the multi-talented Rick McDonough. His partner in this band is Peter Kusek, who also plays with a great group called the Sad Accordions. The MySpace for While Rome Is Burning has been the only place to check out songs up until now and this little gem has…
This release was soooooo well worth the wait for me! I think this is the best LS Underground to date! Michael Knott is not only forerunner in the alternative scene, he is about as progressive as they come in terms of new, fresh and original material (remember Struck Last May). This disc finds new blood…
Western Grace puts the PUNK back into punk rock. Too many bands have been doing rock with a glossy punk sheen lately. Josh Lory is here to remind them that punk was meant to be in your face and rough. Sissy pop-punk fans should stay away from this – it might make you wet in…
Michael Roe is as unique as they come. His latest solo recording We’re All Gonna Face The Rising Sun continues down the same path as the last 77’s record Holy Ghost Building. I say that it continues down the same path, at least with the song choices it does. This offering has Roe paying homage…
4-4-1 was one of many bands that re-united for a one night concert event in 2005. I’ve heard rumors of DVDs and other live recordings from this show, but so far, this is the only show to officially surface from that night. This disc makes me wish that other recordings would get released soon. These…
Trying to decide which Bill Mallonee discs to review is like trying to decide which child you like best. It was an obvious choice to review this one. WPA Volume 5 is the latest to come down the pipe. It should be available by the time you read this. Bill named this gem Cabin Songs…