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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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Radial Angel — One More Last Time Buy it at Amazon
Whoa did Gavin Rossdale form a new band? Okay that`s not entirely fair because they don`t really sound like Bush but the vocalist could certainly win a sing-alike contest. And hell in this industry that`s a good thing! But he really shines on the second track “Your Name” where he takes his crooning to an awesome level. And there`s no looking back after that—just track after track of melodic alternative pop/rock. I really like how this band approaches song structure because they don`t always opt for the perfect verse-chorus-verse approach occasionally offering a bridge here, a bridge there. If you just wanted to hear what the next hit could be listen to the mammoth juggernaut of affectionate lyrics and rad riffs. Okay and since this will probably matter to some people unfortunately: Radial Angel is a Christian band. But I didn`t let that get in my way of enjoying their good music because they`re not obnoxious with it. And let`s face it if that`s really the problem than that means that as a fan of music you must agree with everything that a band stands for or is about. And we all know the truth about that…
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