Archive for February, 2009

#09019 Grammatics

Grammatics – Grammatics

UK: 23rd Mar – Dance To The Radio
 
Grammatics was formed by post–hardcore band Colour Of Fire frontman, after two more years the band will be releasing their self title debut album. Musically, Grammatics is different from Colour Of Fire and is closer to the recent bands.
 
Outstanding track: ‘Murderer’.

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#09018 Outrageous Cherry

Outrageous Cherry – Universal Malcontents

US: 17th Feb – Alive
 
The ninth album from Detriot Psychedelica outfit Outrageous Cherry, Universal Malcontents captures every sound and element that the band have ever tried between their magical 15 years in only ten short tracks. What makes it so exciting that every time Outrageous Cherry put out a new album!
 
Outstanding track: ‘Anymore’.

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#09017 Mando Diao

Mando Diao – Give Me Fire

SE: 13th Feb – Universal
 
Give Me Fire is the fifth album from Swedish Garage Rockers Mando Diao who is so diligent and busy touring and recording sessions. As mentioned by the band members this album is mostly influenced by Quentin Tarantino and his films, thus it sounds like a record from 1970’s.

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#09016 …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead

…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead – The Century Of Self

US: 17th Feb – Justice
UK: 23rd Feb – Superball/SPV
 
Austin art-rocker …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead come back with their 6th album, entitled The Century Of Self, which is the first album after ending contract with Interscope. As the title suggests, the band could really make the album whatever they want it to be, like their previous works, The Century Of Self is conceptual but more artful, nothing noisy or hardcore. 
 
Outstading track: ‘Isis Unveiled’.

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Video Of The Week 09#08

Red Light Company – Arts & Crafts

 
4th single, from the forthcoming debut album, both due for 2nd Mar via Lavolta.
 

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#09015 Black Lips

Black Lips – 200 Million Thousand
US: 24th Feb – Vice
UK: 16th Mar – Vice
 
200 Million Thousand is the fifth album from American Garage rockers Black Lips, a follow up to 2007’s critical acclaimed Good Bad Not Evil. The new album is less in rough Garage sound but more emotional than all of their previous works.
 
Outstanding track: ‘Starting Over’.

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#09014 Red Light Company

Red Light Company – Fine Fascination

UK: 2nd Mar – Lavolta
 
Eagerly-awaited debut album from London five-piece multi-national Red Light Company. Fine Fascination is a fine indie pop album with both powerful and melodic songs that inspire you for a long time and you can’t help listening to them over and over.
 
Outstanding tracks: ‘Meccano’ & ‘Arts & Crafts’.

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#09013 1990s

1990s – Kicks
UK: 23rd Mar – Rough Trade
 
Second album from Glasgow’s very own 1990s, who had debuted with Cookies two years ago. The trio grows from The Yummy Fur who was active throughout the 1990s. Kicks is a retro and artful album with melodic harmony that to please your ears.
 
Outstanding tracks: ’59’ & ‘Vondelpark’.

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Video Of The Week 09#07

New Rhodes – The Joys Of Finding And Losing That Girl
 
New single from their second album, due for 16th Feb via Salty Cat. Video directed by Matthias Hoene, starring Slaine Kelly.
 

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#09012 New Rhodes

New Rhodes – Everybody Loves A Scene

UK: 23rd Feb – Salty Cat
JP: 5th Nov 08 – Fabtone
 
Second album from Bristol formed London based indie rock band New Rhodes, the album first appeared in Japan four months before the UK street date. Everybody Loves A Scene continues to expand the influences that featured in their debut album, a mix between The Smiths and The Strokes. But disappointly missing a highlight to bring them to a higher ground.

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