Ok, there haven't been many updates for some time now and there are a couple of reason for it:
I've been busy writing for both Corezine.net and, as I haven't mentioned yet, The NewReview, as well as the fact that I've just started studying again. That means I won't be updating this blog each and every time I write a review.
So if you're interested in reading my reviews - as well as the reviews of the other great writers - go ahead and start following both Corezine and The NewReview!
Until next time,
Max
9/3/10
7/31/10
7/7/10
My review of an up-and-coming band called Mass Of Oceans is up at this very moment. They're all 17 years old, and talented as hell. Make sure you check them out!
7/6/10
New review and some good news!
My review of Emarosa's new self-titled album is up at Corezine for those who may be interested!
Emarosa - Emarosa
And to the good news - I've been appointed owner of Corezine.net! Jimmie is stepping down and decided to put me in charge, and I really thank him for that and I'm going to do my absolute best to keep the good work up and possibly develop the zine into something more!
7/5/10
TDWP posts new song
The Devil Wears Prada have posted a new song from their upcoming EP, Zombie. Scroll down to the bottom of the player, it's niftily hidden! The album is scheduled for release August 24th.
6/24/10
I just remembered I've forgotten to link recent reviews I've written.
The Ghost Inside - Returners
That's it for now, make sure you check back for my coming review of Emarosa's self-titled release due June 29th!
6/16/10
Sort By Title - Lost [2010]
Genre: Metalcore/Punk
Label: Unsigned
URL: http://www.myspace.com/sortbytitle
Country: Trollhättan, Sweden
Note: By band request
You can almost feel the thoughts behind the band's name: "Dang, can't think of anything. Hm, let's browse some through iTunes and maybe we'll find some inspiration... Mm, okay.. Sort by title... ... waaaait..!"
Sort By Title, hailing from the same town as Walking With Strangers - Trollhättan - has a very youth-ish sound to them which sure could deserve a little refining and maturity. I'm pretty sure Sort By Title wants their music to be heavy and hard hitting, but it's fairly weak and sounds like an average 90's punk band, except it features (relatively decent) screaming. However. Something that cuts my ears like a razor is the horrible, horrible clean vocals. Pretty much constantly out of key it makes me want to put pens in my ears to make it stop.
Music-wise it's pretty straight forward with very basic riffs and drum patterns. Also, I don't know if it's meant to be but the slam pad they're using sounds a little too electric to be good.
As parting words I think Sort By Title needs much refinement to make their work interesting. It's all too monotone and basic to catch your ear. The screaming is pretty decent, but they need much more work with their music and clean vocals.
Score: 5/10
I've decided to remove the Best track-part from reviews. Nothing personal against Sort By Title, but I've noticed it's hard to choose a best track on some records so it's better if I choose none at all.
6/15/10
Hultsfredfestivalen
One of the biggest festivals in Sweden, Hultsfredfestivalen, is soon happening and it's time for those who may be interested to check it out!
With a line-up ranging from local bands whom I've never ever heard of to world-wide stars such as Killswitch Engage and Deftones, it sure is going to be a varying experience.
And if that alone didn't convince you, you would like to know that Last View are playing as well (reviewed on this very blog)! Here's a link to their page on Hultsfred's official website.
And here's a link to the complete line-up (in "Swedish"): http://www.hultsfredsfestivalen.se/artister
With a line-up ranging from local bands whom I've never ever heard of to world-wide stars such as Killswitch Engage and Deftones, it sure is going to be a varying experience.
And if that alone didn't convince you, you would like to know that Last View are playing as well (reviewed on this very blog)! Here's a link to their page on Hultsfred's official website.
And here's a link to the complete line-up (in "Swedish"): http://www.hultsfredsfestivalen.se/artister
5/31/10
Emarosa has posted two new songs from their upcoming self-titled album. I have to say, I didn't like Jonny Craig in Relativity, but the new songs sound pretty dang good. Give it a listen!
And here's the new album cover. Right now it seems pretty weird to me, but I'm sure I'll understand what it means later.
And here's the new album cover. Right now it seems pretty weird to me, but I'm sure I'll understand what it means later.
5/22/10
It's been a while since I reviewed something, but just now my reviews of Sing It Loud's and Go Radio's latest albums are up on Corezine. They may be a little short, but bear with me..!
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