The phrase "modern grunge" may stir unease, conjuring thoughts of yarbled radio rock choruses. But as I've stated in past reviews, it's always a pleasure when bands embrace the ethos of grunge rather than its marketability. With that, Dublin trio Strangers With Guns prove to be another of those great bands with their new single … Continue reading Single Premiere: “Fuck The American Dream” by Strangers With Guns
It seems not too long ago I reviewed Bitch Falcon's debut album, something that could be best described as "dream-grunge." Well now I'm back with another debut review for an album that's being described as "grungrgaze". It's a fairly different sound from Bitch Falcon, but I'm happy to report that Comatose's debut album A Way … Continue reading Comatose – A Way Back Review
Normally I start these reviews off with some witty paragraph before introducing the album in question. However, when going through the promo materials for this one, I was struck by a quote from the artist himself that does this new album far more justice than I ever could. When asked about the new record Songs … Continue reading Jason Bieler and the Baron von Bielski Orchestra – Songs For The Apocalypse Review
It starts with a harrowing screech. The bone-chilling battle cry of a bird of prey. The first few seconds of guitar feedback on this debut let you know one thing: the Bitch Falcon has landed. Staring at Clocks is the debut album of Dublin trio Bitch Falcon, who has aptly been described as a "dream-grunge" … Continue reading Bitch Falcon – Staring at Clocks Review
While a good portion of my reviews lean toward the fuzzy and riff-laden corner of the rock/metal spectrum, I don't think I've actually covered a straight-up hard rock album yet. Well not until now anyways. Hailing from Reno, Nevada, Kanawha barrelled their way past the armed guards of Burnt Coffee HQ to present us with … Continue reading Kanawha – The Sky Was The First To Fall Review
The Espresso: a quick review of Bitch Falcon's new single "Gaslight" Irish dream-grunge trio Bitch Falcon have just released a new single! If that string of words piqued your interest as much as it did mine when I came across this in Burnt Coffee Inc.'s virtual mailroom, then you're in for a treat. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdfnhNhseY0 I … Continue reading The Espresso: Bitch Falcon
Splid is sort of a pivotal moment for Kvelertak. It's their first album in four years, and first with new singer Ivar Nikolaisen and new drummer Håvard Takle Ohr. Given these circumstances and the fading spotlight the band once had in the early 2010's, this album is a test of whether Kvelertak can still remain … Continue reading Kvelertak – Splid Review
Torche are back again with their first album in a little over 4 years! The band has pioneered this unique blend of sludge/doom metal and major keys, harmony, and hooks. And while there have been several great releases so far this year in a similar happy-meets-metal vein, my anticipation for this Torche release could not … Continue reading Torche – Admission Review
Self proclaimed "stoner punks" Bokassa are back at it again with their sophomore album Crimson Riders. If we're to expect anything from a label like "stoner punk", it would be energetic, tasty riffs, delivered with a middle finger in 30 minutes or less, or your money back guaranteed. With the album clocking in at 29 … Continue reading Bokassa – Crimson Riders Review
On their fifth album, Gold & Grey, Baroness have completed the rainbow they started in 2007 with the Red Album. Like many Baroness fans, I worried how this album would turn out after hearing the rough production job on the singles. So how did this latest addition to Baroness' color palette fare? Well the songs … Continue reading Baroness – Gold & Grey Review
