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Sage Francis

Human the Death Dance

July 3rd, 2007 · Written by · No Comments

Human the Death Dance

Cutting his teeth on the floors of underground hip-hop clubs and emcee battlegrounds, Sage Francis’ latest effort examines the journey behind his growing notoriety. Serving as a mixtape of sorts, Sage Francis’ Human the Death Dance revisits his youth, with several recordings scattered throughout that feature the child Sage throwin’ down his best stuff. […]

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Dntel

Dumb Luck

July 3rd, 2007 · Written by · No Comments

Dumb Luck

As the first track on the latest release under Jimmy Tamborello’s Dntel moniker opens, he humbly pleads “don’t forget that it’s dumb luck that got you here.” Although this may be partially true, the whole truth is that Tamborello has thrived by collaborating with the best and brightest the indie scene has had to offer. […]

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Darkest Hour

Deliver Us

July 3rd, 2007 · Written by · No Comments

Undoing Ruin

2005’s Undoing Ruin was an absolute metal masterpiece and Darkest Hour’s latest release is no step down. Deliver Us undoubtedly feels like the next step in the band’s evolution. The whole monster is heavier, tighter, and scarier while still spilling forth the same anger and criticism of America’s post-9/11 militarism that made their previous albums such essential releases. […]

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Boys Night Out

Boys Night Out

July 3rd, 2007 · Written by · No Comments

Boys Night Out

Approximately two years have passed since BNO dropped their breakthrough sophomore album Trainwreck, and these hard-drinking, fun-loving dudes have experienced much more than just the departure of keyboardist/vocalist Kara Dupuy. With the addition of new guitarist Andy Lewis, BNO showcases a new album that is at once similar to and a polar opposite of their previous effort. […]

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Dustin Kensrue

Philanthropic rocker Dustin Kensrue of Thrice speaks on influences, faith, and a new solo album

May 3rd, 2007 · Written by · No Comments

Dustin Kensrue

A number of bands rose to the surface during the explosion of popularity within the emerging screamo / post-hardcore genre. Taking Back Sunday and Thursday had the hair and the hooks that made them fodder for a major label feeding frenzy. Meanwhile, in early 2001, an anomaly was emerging out of Orange County. Armed with fiery vocals, breakneck drumming, and cascading guitars, Thrice materialized from the land of air pollution and boob jobs with a live show that stopped traffic and lyrics that read like a doctoral thesis. […]

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