Jun
28
Sea Wolf
June 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Almost as soon as I discover CriticalMetrics.com I discover a new gem. Sea Wolf is a small side project band coming out of LA. The silky and inviting style of Alex Church pulls you into the songs as fast and comforting as a warm bed after a long night. […]
Jun
24
M. Ward - Live at the Santa Barbara Bowl
June 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Friday night marked the season opener for the Santa Barbara Bowl. Opening the summer was M. Ward who was opening for Norah Jones and her “handsome band“. I was first turned onto M. (Matt) Ward sometime early last year. His Post War album came highly recommended via Bob Boilen’s All Songs Considered on NPR. […]
Jun
20
Wilco - Sky Blue Sky
June 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment
 It took a few weeks but I have finally digested enough of Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky to fully understand and appreciate the album. I first have to say that this has grown into one of my favorite albums, ever.  The delicate songwriting and voicing of Jeff Tweedy with the newly acquired guitar playing mastery […]
Jun
12
Shout Out Louds
June 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment
 One of my Favorite albums of 2005 was Shout Out Louds Howl Howl Gaff Gaff. A true sleeper album that never quite broke through. The Scottish band is filled with such youthful vigor and explosive enthusiasm that the songs jump out of the speakers.  They apparently are finished with their follow up album but […]
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