Today—well, late last night—marked the release of J. Cole’s highly anticipated third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. Cole has always stuck true to the constant representation of his fans, and his appreciation for them is clearly reciprocated as he currently holds the number one album spot on iTunes despite …
Read More »Album Review: The Smashing Pumpkins – Monuments To An Elegy
The second entry of the “Teargarden By Kaleidyscope” album trilogy, Billy Corgan continues with guest musicians and many different directions. Will this album continue The Smashing Pumpkin’s legacy or will this also turn into an elegy?
Read More »Album Review: WALK THE MOON – TALKING IS HARD
Ohio’s Walk The Moon present their sophomore release filled with more positive upbeat alternative rock. This is also the first time an album will tell you to “Shut Up” and you’ll enjoy it. To see my photos of Walk The Moon live click here = http://rockedreviews.net/photos-walk-moon/
Read More »Album Review: Cloudkicker – Live with Intronaut
Ben Sharp’s one man project Cloudkicker teams up with Intronaut to produce a live album without uttering a word in the music. Just how well does this live recording brainchild sound?
Read More »Album Review: The Ghost Inside – Dear Youth
The hardcore scene receive their newest entry from The Ghost Inside. How does holding onto the past in Dear Youth stand in today’s rock market?
Read More »Wild Party – Phantom Pop
On the 7th of October, indie pop group Wild Party released their long awaited album Phantom Pop. The Texas-based pop rock group posted their first single “When I Get Older” way back in January of 2013, followed by a second single “Outright.” Now, over a year later, their full album Phantom Pop is presented …
Read More »Album Review: In This Moment – Black Widow
Spearheaded by Sick Like Me, the fifth full album from In This Moment offers 13 tracks filled with metaphoric and sprawling imagery. After the previous powerhouse of an album from 2012, how much bite does 2014’s Black Widow have?
Read More »Manchester Orchestra – Hope
Alt rock band Manchester Orchestra, formed in 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia recently released their fifth studio album Hope, not to be confused with their fourth album Cope, from April of this year. The album is an acoustic reinvention session of Cope, featuring all the same songs and lyrics, but instead …
Read More »Album Review: Ashestoangels – Horror Cult
Bristol’s Goth Punk band bring out a soundtrack to accompany your Halloween. How does the self-proclaimed “frantic and energetic” Horror Cult sound?
Read More »Streets of Laredo – Volume I & II
Brooklyn based, folk-rock artist Streets of Laredo released their debut album today, titled Volume I & II. I love the idea of bands formed by family members, which is exactly the case for Streets of Laredo, which was founded by Daniel, Dave and Sarahjane Gibson of New Zealand. The album …
Read More »Album Review: Crobot – Something Supernatural
Pennsylvania’s Crobot bring forth the real rock sound that dominated decades ago. In a world of electronic and synthesized rock, how does the psychedelic groove of Crobot stand?
Read More »Album Review: Cold War Kids – Hold My Home
Long Beach’s Cold War Kids mark their 10th anniversary with the new album Hold My Home. How does the energetic style of these altrock heroes fair when compared to their past works?
Read More »