http://audiocds.org Music RAWKS! Fri, 16 May 2008 07:01:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Interesting: A band as long-lasting as Death Cab would eventually have to regroup and launch their sound into a grittier, more primal direction, shaking off the stigma that comes with entering the Post-Millenial Platinum Club. View the complete post here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/16/death-cab-for-cutie-narrow-stairs-review/ Just came across this: Those who can’t rock, write? Country music journalist Peter Cooper just might be the exception that proves the rule. Read the rest here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/16/peter-cooper-mission-door-review/ Kent sent us a link to this: A fine but not singular record from a tenor saxophone trio that seems intent on evoking the greats of the tradition: Coltrane, Rollins, and Joe Henderson. The entire post can be seen here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/16/jd-allen-i-am-i-am-review/ Came across this today: This wonderful compilation surveys the Brazilian hybrid known as manguebeat, a fusion of rock, hip hop, funk and traditional styles like maracatu and samba. You can see the rest here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/16/various-artists-whats-happening-in-pernambuco-review/ Found this: For their second album, the Duke Spirit have developed into something much clearer and less derivative than their debut. Continue reading here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/16/the-duke-spirit-neptune-review/ Amber emailed us this: Hayden Desser’s recipe for artistic success: He knows what is necessary and when it’s so. Throughout the entirety of In Field and Town, everything is completely necessary and nothing is extravagant. Read the full post here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/16/hayden-in-field-town-review/ Mel sent us a link to this: Ministry, for what could actually be their last album, give in and just play the songs everybody knows. Read the rest of this entry. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/16/ministry-and-co-conspirators-cover-up-review/ Brian wrote to us about: Sushirobo guitarist Dave Einmo returns with his second solid solo album of found-sound rocktronica. Continue reading here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/15/head-like-a-kite-there-is-loud-laughter-everywhere-review/ Thanks Earl, for pointing out: Charlie Looker dwells heavily into his Wesleyan education with Secular Works, an album heavily influenced by the art of Gregorian Chant and something called “monophonic song”. Read the full post here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/15/extra-life-secular-works-review/ Thanks Mel, for pointing out: If there was a tad more, it would be a great album, but it’s worth many listens regardless. View the complete post here. http://audiocds.org/2008/05/15/a-kiss-could-be-deadly-a-kiss-could-be-deadly-review/