When is too much press not a good thing? When it makes your album sound more ground-breaking than it is. Everything Is New, the latest offering from Jack Penate, is a treat of an album. But not THAT new.
Sean Bamberger
Post War Years – The Greats and The Happenings
Post War Years may not be the most original band, but what they do, they do well enough to merit praise from even the most jaded of critics. Sean Bamberger tells all.
Heads We Dance – Love Technology
If you are a man who sounds like he’s trying to seduce David Bowie by doing an impression of him whilst rubbing him off, then don’t sing. Oh deary me, Sean Bamberger is NOT impressed. *Hold head in hands*
Niobe – Blackbird’s Echo
Talented producer, skilled vocalist or exceptional songcrafter, which description fits raven haired singer Niobe? Answer: All of them. Sean Bamberger reviews.
Dan Auerbach – Keep It Hid
If, when you hear the words ‘Rhythm And Blues’, you automatically shout “Oh yeah thats like wot Kings Of Leon dus innit?”, then get the fuck off this website. Or listen to Dan Auerbach’s ‘Keep It Hid’ and get an education. Innit.
GSPIDER and Farah – Bruise Colour Blue E.P.
Three original tracks of slightly depressing alternative electronica. One identikit remix of the first slightly depressing electronica track. Sounds like an exciting prospect, doesn’t it? Sean Bamberger reviews.
Ribbons – Royals
An impressive musical pedigree does not always lead to an impressive solo album. However, as TLOBF’s Sean Bamberger finds out, if your name is Jherek Bischoff, it sure does.
The Stills – Oceans Will Rise
Is ‘Oceans Will Rise’ intended to be a pointer towards the inevitability of global warming? Yes? No? Who cares, says Sean Bamberger, just listen to the amazing music! It appears The Stills are back on form after their sophomore slump…
Houston Calls – The End Of An Error
TLOBF’s Sean Bamberger wonders why cover bands are getting signed to once respectable labels, with Houston Calls being the shining example. Click the link and read why.
The Minor White – Old Theatrics
Sean Bamberger can’t help but get the impression that he may have been deceived slightly. ‘Old Theatrics’ is a great album, but it’s sadly sometimes hamstrung by it’s own desires to have a strong pop element.
