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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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Lach — The Calm Before Buy it at Amazon
Considered one (if not the) founders of the Anti-Folk movement, Lach (who runs the seminal anti-folk venue of choice, the Sidewalk Café) has inspired various artists ranging from Beck to Regina Spector to the Moldy Peaches (recently noted for the ending triumphant song seen in the indie film fave “Juno”). “The Calm Before” is a collection of his latest post-punk stripped-down-raw-to-the-bone anti-folk genius. He’s catchy, funny, and doesn’t only appeal to a niche audience like so many of the followers of anti-folk seem to do.
- J-Sin
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