Since it was released for Rock Band last week, my friend James and I were discussing just how damn great the song “My Name is Jonas” by Weezer is. Possibly the best opening track on a debut album EVAH? In that spirit, here is a totally non-definitive list of best opening tracks on albums (that [...]
Relient K – “Who I Am Hates Who I’ve Been (acoustic)” mewithoutYou – “Timothy Hay” Project 86 – “The Spy Hunter” (never gets old) Stavesacre – “…the Band Played On (Against The Silence Pt. II)” Maylene & the Sons of Disaster “Listen Close” Matthew Good – “Born Losers” mewithoutYou – “The Fox, The Crow & [...]
*The Chicago Reader has posted an excellent article on David Bazan, his journey out of faith, and recent appearance at Cornerstone Festival. You can read it here. *NEON HORSE RIDES AGAIN! Neon Horse has released a second album, titled Haunted Horse: Songs of Love, Defiance and Delusion. You can check out some tunes and watch [...]
Bros. Martin I’m a big fan of Joy Electric (www.joyelectric.com) and Starflyer 59 (www.myspace.com/starflyer59) – Ronnie Martin and Jason Martin, respectively. Their long-awaited joint project (simply and appropriately titled “The Brothers Martin”) was another fine piece of 80′s and 60′s inspired pop-rock. When I say pop, I’m not talking about shitty top 40, but classic [...]
The Brothers Martin Released 2007 Tooth & Nail Released 01.23.07 10 tracks / 34:54 minutes “Communication,” the lead-off track for The Brothers Martin, is everything that is good about rock and roll wrapped up in two and a half sweet candy minutes. The sheer power of _rock_, the kind that raises the hair on your [...]
BEST ALBUM MuteMath – s/t There isn’t really anything that comes close. MuteMath’s long-awaited full-length release is tops of the pops. And such. Worthy Mentions Underoath – Define The Great Line Jars Of Clay – Good Monsters Norma Jean – Redeemer Stavesacre – How To Live With A Curse Riley Armstrong – La Loop Beck [...]
My Island Starflyer 59 Tooth & Nail Records Released 09.12.06 10 songs / 33:31 minutes If “My Island” were an EP, it’d be one of SF59′s best. Starflyer 59 is one of christian rock’s most enduring acts. Even lacking a couple of their EPs, I still count about a dozen albums on my shelf. A [...]