Reviews | AAA Music - Part 164
Slaves – Cease Fire/Wishing Well
22 January 2012 | aaamusicTwo tracks from two people with one vision: snarling, malevolent garage punk. Slaves sound like they fell right out of Crass’ inner circle. Primitive drumming, no-nonsense guitars, and sheer venom oozing from the vocals. ‘Cease Fire’ is a blunt, provocative … Read More
Jim Kroft – The Hermit and the Hedonist
21 January 2012 | aaamusicIt is only 1 year ago since Jim Kroft released his debut album ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ however, he has quickly penned a follow up effort entitled ‘The Hermit and the Hedonist’, which will be … Read More
Charlotte Gainsbourg – Anna
21 January 2012 | aaamusic“Anna” the newest release by Charlotte Gainsbourg is taken from her 2011 double album “Stage Whisper”. This album received mixed reviews from critics, many of whom felt that the tracks that made up this album were merely cast off’s from … Read More
THE BEVIS FROND – The Leaving Of London
21 January 2012 | aaamusicThe Bevis Frond is a British indie classic rock group with a numerous back catalogue on various independent labels since the 1960’s.
The 4 piece band comprises: Nick Saloman (songwriter and guitarist), Adrian Shaw (bass), Paul Simmons (guitar) … Read More
Craig Finn – Clear Heart Full Eyes
21 January 2012 | aaamusicA storyteller as well as a musician; Finn gives us some similar elements to his work with the Hold Steady but also something appealingly new. The album offers something for both existing fans of the Hold Steady but also … Read More
Sanguine – Sanguine
21 January 2012 | aaamusicSounding like a cross between ‘My Ruin’ and ‘Kittie’ with the edge of ‘One minute Silence’ hit you with consumerism lyrics that go well with the economy of the country, with loads of people losing their jobs. This is … Read More
Jonny Cola and the A-Grades – 4 Trk 2012 Sampler
21 January 2012 | aaamusicWow! This is so good! It’s a modern version of ‘David Devant and his Spirit Wife’, crossed with Menswear. I really like this it, has that Brit Pop sound that came across well with ‘Suede’ – a shame not … Read More
Laura J Martin – The Hangman Tree
16 January 2012 | aaamusicWelcome to The Hangman Tree, a fairytale of a talented poly-instrumentist that uses a mix of electronic and old-fashioned mastery in order to imbue her music of magic. Quirky and classic at the same time, The Hangman Tree is … Read More
Oliver Tank – Dreams
16 January 2012 | aaamusicEthereal, warm, deep. This is Dreams, the first EP by Australian rising star Oliver Tank. 21 years old, draws upon the electronic vibes of James Blake adding the melancholic touch of Bon Iver. The result is a journey of … Read More
James Deane – Diamonds & Hearts
16 January 2012 | aaamusicDebut full length album Diamonds and Hearts is a one that presents a collection of carefully constructed love songs, teamed well with the use of Deane’s guitar playing experience that completely defines the creation and listening experience of the … Read More