October 2010 Archives
Photo Gallery: Kurt Vile and the Violators, Soft Pack and Purling Hiss at Mercy Lounge 10-23-10
All photos by Ashley Curtis
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Kurt Vile at Mercy Lounge
How do you create a buzz in the indie world? Well, to start you could to open for Sonic Youth, Built to Spill, Big Star and Pavement in a 24-month period. Welcome to the buzzworthy life of Kurt Vile. Granted, those are the perks of being a part…
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The Thermals at Exit/In 10-20-10
I showed up late for this show, and was kicking myself the entire trip down to Elliston Place because I had been real excited to see local favorite Evan P. Donohue. Fortunately, I walked in during one of my favorite EPD tracks “## Epidemic” and…
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The Turtles – Eve Of Destruction (White Whale, 1965)
Did you see the musical episode of That 70s show? Here’s a refresher: Fez imagines the wonderfulness of waking up with Erik and Hyde as siblings and Midge and Red as his flaming-with-love parents. Singing and dancing ensues to the Turtles song…
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Open Lot Sock Hop (The Medders, Chubby & the Dots) Photo Gallery
All photos by Ashley Curtis
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The Equals – Stand Up And Be Counted (CBS Records UK, 1972)
The Equals – Stand Up and Be Counted (Single) CBS Records (UK) 1972 Side A Stand Up and Be Counted Side B What Would You Do To Survive Reviewer: Dave Sharp Sure, Sly and the Family Stone get all the credit for mixing great grooves with racial…
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Cruel Hand – Lock and Key (Bridge 9 Records, 2010)
Lock & Key by Cruel Hand is like a digital time machine. This album takes you back to the mid '80s where metal abandoned all sense of order and was strictly concerned about being fast and in your face. With songs like "Lock & Key", "Labyrinth'"…
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Jimmy Eat World – Invented (DGC Records, 2010)
The opening track in Jimmy Eat World’s newest release Invented states “The heart is hard to find” and finding the heart of this album is no exception. Epitomizing everything mainstream alternative should be, the band has created an album that…
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Antidote – Thou Shalt Not Kill (Bridge 9 Records, 2010)
Thou Shalt Not Kill by Antidote can pretty much be summed up with two words, Pure Chaos. The albums first four tracks seem to scream out emotion atop of sloppily distorted punk guitars. However, this emotion seems to become drowned out by the lack…
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4 Mexican Punk Rock bands para que usted pueda escuchar! (for you to hear!)
I’ve always loved punk music, all eras of the ever-changing and developing genre. And being a teenager filled with angst and trouble with girls, the music usually spoke to me, especially bands like Blink-182. I’m also an Arizona native, which…
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