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Reviews | AAA Music - Part 164

Slaves – Cease Fire/Wishing Well

22 January 2012 |

Two 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 |

It 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 |

“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 |

The 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 |

A 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 |

Sounding 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 |

Wow! 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 |

Welcome 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 |

Ethereal, 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 |

Debut 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