Archive for May, 2008



SWR: SM-1500 [Reviews]

Saturday 31 May 2008 @ 2:05 am

Bass Amplifiers: A unique combination of modern sounds and effects, effortlessly blended with classic engineering and feel makes this beastly amp an instant classic.

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Duffy: Wales (Cardiff), May 25, 2008 [Reviews]

Saturday 31 May 2008 @ 1:05 am

Live Concerts: The students union although basically a square room has passable acoustic and therefore the sound was good.

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HIM: Digital Versatile Doom: Live At The Orpheum Theater [Reviews]

Friday 30 May 2008 @ 2:05 am

DVD: Release Date: Feb 26, 2008
Label: Warner Bros.
Genres: Goth Rock, Neo-Glam,Goth Metal
Number Of Tracks: 36
H.I.M. has a reputation for engaging live shows, so it’s disconcerting when Digital Versatile Doom starts off a bit stiff and stilted.

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Filter: Anthems For The Damned [Reviews]

Friday 30 May 2008 @ 1:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: May 13, 2008
Label: Pulse
Genres: Heavy Metal, Industrial Metal, Alternative Metal
Number Of Tracks: 12
As the only remaining original member of Filter, Richard Patrick takes the reins to deliver a creative, although mellower new album.

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SX: BG1K 3TS [Reviews]

Wednesday 28 May 2008 @ 2:05 am

Bass Guitars: Left Handed Bass Pack with Everthing you need to play bass guitar! Bass, Amp, Bass Bag, Tuner, Strap, Cable, and Instructional DVD.

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The Hush Sound: Goodbye Blues [Reviews]

Wednesday 28 May 2008 @ 1:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: Mar 18, 2008
Label: Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen
Genres: Indie Pop, Alternative Pop/ Rock
Number Of Tracks: 13
The Hush Sound’s emphasis on mature, piano-driven pop makes them a rarity on the Fueled by Ramen roster, where the punk-pop sounds of Fall Out Boy and Panic at the Disco reign supreme.

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Fender: Mike Dirnt Precision Bass [Reviews]

Wednesday 28 May 2008 @ 1:05 am

Bass Guitars: Mike Dirnt has a style all his own and he makes his music with Green Day on the very distinctive Fender Mike Dirnt Precision Bass.

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Shai Hulud: Misanthropy Pure [Reviews]

Wednesday 28 May 2008 @ 1:05 am

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Luciferion: Demonicon The Manifest [Reviews]

Wednesday 28 May 2008 @ 1:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: Jan 22, 2001
Label: Listenable
Genres: Rock
Number Of Tracks: 10
You know a death metal band is great when every flick of the guitarist’s wrist sounds like a punch in the face.

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Steely Dan: Can’t Buy A Thrill [Reviews]

Wednesday 28 May 2008 @ 12:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: 1972
Label: MCA
Genres: Album Rock, Soft Rock, Pop/Rock, Jazz-Rock
Number Of Tracks: 10
Walter Becker and Donald Fagen were remarkable craftsmen from the start, as Steely Dan’s debut, Can’t Buy a Thrill, illustrates.

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Weezer: Weezer Red Album [Reviews]

Wednesday 28 May 2008 @ 12:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: Jun 3, 2008
Label: Geffen
Genres: Rock
“Make Believe” may have put Weezer back on top of the charts, but in many ways it further alienated a fan base calling for a true sequel to their self-titled debut and it’s follow up, “Pinkerton”.

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36 Crazyfists: The Tide And Its Takers [Reviews]

Tuesday 27 May 2008 @ 11:05 pm

Compact Discs: Release Date: May 27, 2008
Label: Ferret Music
Genres: Metal, Metalcore
Number Of Tracks: 11
Metalcore journeymen return rejuvenated, with a new record label and their strongest effort to date.

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3 Doors Down: 3 Doors Down [Reviews]

Tuesday 27 May 2008 @ 2:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: May 20, 2008
Label: Republic
Genres: Post-Grunge, Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative Metal
Number Of Tracks: 12
Summary: 3 Doors Down’s latest record doesn’t deliver the same energy present on earlier albums.

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10 Years: Division [Reviews]

Tuesday 27 May 2008 @ 2:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: May 13, 2008
Label: Universal Republic
Genres: Alternative Rock
Number Of Tracks: 13
With several lengthy piano and acoustic solos featured on Division, 10 Years proves they don’t just write your typical rock album.

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Moonspell: Night Eternal [Reviews]

Tuesday 27 May 2008 @ 2:05 am

Compact Discs: Release Date: May 19, 2008
Label: SPV/Steamhammer
Genres: Metal/gothic
Number Of Tracks: 9
Short summary: “As far as dark, tragic and depressing albums of 2008 go, you can’t do much better right now.”

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