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Forever
LORRREY
I'm not really a rap guy, but for some reason this song caught my attention (in a good way). LORRREY describes his own music as being on the blurry line of melodic rap and mod…
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Control
Too Close To Touch
Too Close To Touch's single "Control" starts off with a slow build-up featuring clean vocals and drums, gradually escalating the tension. After the prechorus, the song truly u…
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Nickel For Goodbye
Racoon
Racoon, the popular Dutch band, made a switch to singing exclusively in Dutch a while ago. Thankfully they didn't stick to that though, because they really shine when they sin…
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Perfect Torture
Black Smoke Trigger
"Perfect Torture" by Black Smoke Trigger is a track that powerfully reflects the band's personal experiences and the emotional landscape of their native New Zealand, particula…
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The Saberlight Chronicles
Fellowship
Fellowship open the doors wide on The Saberlight Chronicles. Big choruses, clear singing and busy guitar melodies make this a notably welcoming power metal album. The fantasy …
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Tides (EP)
The Homme
The boys from The Homme knew what they were doing when they recorded this EP. Apart from the fact that the production is excellent for a small band, the music is well-structur…
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Frozen in Time
Obituary
Frozen in Time makes no apology for being recognisable. Obituary keeps the riffs simple, the rhythms heavy and the voice rough. The music relies on how those parts move togeth…
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Souvenirs
Novelists
A debut album that has garnered considerable attention in the progressive metalcore community. This French band's work is often compared to the sounds of Northlane and Periphe…
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Lonely With You
Brooks The Boy
Lonely With You captivates as a stunning rock ballad, one that effortlessly invites repeated listens. This track by Brooks The Boy carries a profound emotional weight that dee…
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Elephant
The White Stripes
Elephant makes the White Stripes' sound bigger without losing the tension between guitar and drums. There is more room for layered singing, piano and long solos, but Jack and …
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Wrong Side of the Radio
Savannah Campbell
Savannah Campbell's debut full-length album, "Wrong Side of the Radio," is a concise gem, clocking in at 36 minutes. Its brevity, however, does not detract from its quality. I…
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Human
Three Days Grace
Human keeps Three Days Grace close to their established sound. Thick guitars, clear choruses and a polished production provide a familiar setting for Matt Walst's singing. Hum…
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Ahead Of The Game
Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler returns to a country vibe with Ahead Of The Game. As you may expect, there are some sweet guitar tones and there's his characteristic dark almost speaking-like s…
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Hackney Diamonds
The Rolling Stones
I've never been much of a fan of The Rolling Stones. Of course, it's undeniable how they've been a major influence in the music scene, and many of the artists I sincerely love…
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A R I Z O N A
A R I Z O N A
The self-titled album by A R I Z O N A, their first in four years, marks a significant return for the band. Known for their effervescent melodies and introspective lyrics, thi…
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Cost of Living
Incendiary
Cost of Living makes Incendiary's metallic hardcore feel direct and substantial. The guitars have a heavy, cutting character, but the band give the rhythms enough movement to …
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Minus the Machine
10 Years
Minus the Machine gives 10 Years room to move between heavier rock and more atmospheric material. Jesse Hasek's singing remains an important connection between those approache…
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Home For Days (EP)
GOSTO
Home For Days holds a special place in my heart and in my life. When my daughter was just born, she suffered incredibly from cramps and the nights were very long. With this EP…
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Meet The Moonlight
Jack Johnson
Meet The Moonlight by Jack Johnson, his first full-length project since 2017, is an album that gracefully encapsulates Johnson's familiar acoustic sound while also venturing i…
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Hearts Wide Open
Gilad Hekselman
Hearts Wide Open finds plenty of possibilities in clear melodies. Gilad Hekselman plays fluently and precisely, but his guitar does not constantly need to test the limits of s…
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All The Roadrunning
Mark Knopfler, Emmylou Harris
"All The Roadrunning," the collaboration between Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, is an album that beautifully melds the talents of these two renowned artists. Despite its le…
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Closure / Continuation
Porcupine Tree
After way too many years, Porcupine Tree have come back. And dang, it's a good record. As a long time fan of the band, it could have been a disappointment, but they didn't let…
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