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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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03.09.2007 by J-Sin
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Mr. Smolin — The Crumbling Empire of White People Buy it at Amazon
Well as if the album’s amazingly provocative name wasn’t enough, once you dive into the genius poetry of Mr. Smolin’s latest you’ll be totally blown away. Imagine lyrical wit with power pop, transcendental soundtracks, and avant-garde pop hooks and you’re halfway there. Following up on the tremendous “At Apogee”, which I personally totally adored, Mr. Smolin has somehow captured off-Broadway magic and ingenious writing all at once. Illuminating tales from this host of a psychedelic radio show in Southern California have easily placed him among the finest in the underground art-pop scene.
- J-Sin
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