Jul 03 2009

Dogs Of Winter - From Soil To Shade

Category: Music In My Ears — dryvetyme @ 07:00

Dogs Of Winter
From Soil To Shade
Lap Dance Academy; 2009

As readers of this site can attest, the slight comeback of ‘90s indie rock and second-wave emo of the ‘90s makes me happy, but for most people, it’s the grunge rock from Seattle that defines the music of that decade. I have been personally of the belief that the grunge revival would be late in coming for three distinct reasons: 1) many of the defining artists of that era never really stopped making music (most notably Pearl Jam, Chris Cornell, and Scott Weiland); 2) groups like Creed kept a watered-down version of grunge on the radio for much longer than was necessary; and 3) major media conglomerates spin the top hits of the ‘90s in regular rotation on alternative rock stations alongside new-ish music.
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Jul 02 2009

Tigers Jaw - Spirit Desire 7″

Category: Music In My Ears — dryvetyme @ 07:00

Tigers Jaw
Spirit Desire 7”
Tiny Engines; 2009

When I was first introduced to the music of Tigers Jaw, the upbeat mix of pop zip and punk heart I heard instantly impressed me. The self-titled record the group released in late 2008 was jam-packed with enough toe-tapping, fist-pumping, indie rock sing-alongs to make even the most jaded, arms-crossed-across-the-chest punk happy. Yet, on the tasty bit of wax that is the Spirit Desire 7”, it seems that the band’s energy has mellowed quite a bit. This is to be expected as anyone matures and experiences the occasional tumult that life has to offer, but these three songs (four, if you count the bonus track included on the digital download) aren’t nearly as urgent as those on last year’s album.
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Jul 01 2009

The Von Ehrics - Loaded

Category: Music In My Ears — dryvetyme @ 07:00

The Von Ehrics
Loaded
Crustacean; 2009

Loaded

When the one sheet for this record came across my desk, I was curious to see how this Texas-based power trio would be able to combine the likes of Social Distortion and Steve Earle without losing the stylistic distinctiveness of both those iconic artists. Thankfully, Loaded finds The Von Ehrics having a rousing good time on a regular basis and the band wants to invite you on stage with them. Over the course of ten tracks, nine of which are three-chord, two- and three-minute cow-punk tunes, outlaw country fraternizes with punk fervor and rockabilly swing to cobble together a sound that’s ready made for dingy, dirty dive bars filled with grizzled regulars.
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Jun 30 2009

Buxton - Buxton 7″

Category: H-Town Rock, Music In My Ears — dryvetyme @ 07:00

Buxton
Buxton 7”
Self-Released; 2009

Buxton 7" Front

Guest Contributor: Michael Dallas Miller

It’s hard to say why the two songs on Buxton’s recent 7” release were not included on their other two full-length records. Maybe they were born in a flurry of creativity after other recordings were finalized. Perhaps they have been floating around since before the band put out anything, but have just never found a home. But, no matter what vinyl, digital, EP, LP, or single format they do or don’t belong in, these songs are good. Damn good.
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Jun 29 2009

Media Monday - 06/29/2009

Category: Media & More, Music In My Ears — dryvetyme @ 12:00

June is quickly coming to a close. Are we really halfway through 2009 already?

1. Music:
a. “Good Bye Gone” - Night Horse
b. “Surprise Hotel” - Fool’s Gold
c. Thank You - THe BAcksliders
d. “Magazine” - ILAD
e. “TV Sutra” - ILAD
f. Sidetracked Sampler - Hercules And Love Affair
g. “In For The Kill” (Skream Remix) - La Roux
h. “Nightlife” - The Soft Pack
i. “Beautiful Sin” - The Tender Box

2. Video:
a. “No Hope Kids” (directed by Pete Ohs) - Wavves

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