Artist: Soundgarden
Album: Badmotorfinger
Genre: Grunge, Alternative Rock
Unofficial Soundgarden Page: http://web.stargate.net/soundgarden/
Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger is by far my favorite grunge album. The tracks are all heavy and mellow at the same time. The guitars are heavy at some points, calm at another section. All the while, Chris Cornell's ever-distinctive vocals wail over the background music. There is no specific notable track on this album, because of them are pure bliss. This is the definitive album of Soundgarden's catalog.
Tracklist:
1. Rusty Cage (4:26)
2. Outshined (5:11)
3. Slaves And Bulldozers (6:56)
4. Jesus Christ Pose (5:51)
5. Face Pollution (2:24)
6. Somewhere (4:21)
7. Searching With My Good Eye Closed (6:31)
8. Room A Thousand Years Wide (4:06)
9. Mind Riot (4:49)
10. Drawing Flies (2:25)
11. Holy Water (5:07)
12. New Damage (5:40)
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Artist: The Original Slowhand & the Evil Minions
Album: Bring Back The Funk. Please.
Genre: Funk, Blues, Soul
The Original Slowhand & the Evil Minions is a funk/blues band formed by Kiuas vocalist Ilja Jalkanen. It's rather odd, I think, that a power metal vocalist created an amazing funk album. The sound is an odd form of funk. Ilja plays guitars on the album in addition to playing the kazoo. The bass is funky but not slapped. Notable tracks include Why I Rule, You're Still Breathin', and Have You Ever Hated Yourself. This is an unexpectedly amazing album from a great power metal vocalist.
Tracklist:
1. "." (0:28)
2. Why I Rule (3:10)
3. Shelter From The Rain (3:43)
4. My Baby (3:25)
5. I've Got To Go (3:54)
6. You're Still Breathin' (4:17)
7. ".." (0:35)
8. Ever Since I Was A Young Boy (4:08)
9. I Don't Know The Man (3:43)
10. Sometimes It's Good To Be Mistreated (3:13)
11. Should Have (3:39)
12. Have You Ever Hated Yourself (3:54)
13. "..." (0:28)
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Artist: Gogol Bordello
Album: Super Taranta!
Genre: Gypsy Punk
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/gogolbordello
Here it is! The brand new Gogol Bordello album! It's chock full of amazing songs just like their third album, Underdog World Strike. This album is a must have for those who like their work. I personally enjoyed it about 5 times as soon as I got it, and I'll be listening to this CD a LOT over the next couple of weeks. What are you waiting for? Get this shit! Notable tracks include Wonderlust King, Supertheory of Supereverything, and Forces of Victory.
Tracklist:
1. Ultimate (3:29)
2. Wonderlust King (3:57)
3. Zina-Marina (4:19)
4. Super Theory Of Super Everything (2:55)
5. Harem In Tuscany (Taranta) (3:32)
6. Dub The Frequencies Of Love (6:15)
7. My Strange Uncles From Abroad (5:19)
8. Tribal Connection (5:04)
9. Forces Of Victory (5:23)
10. Alcohol (4:54)
11. Suddenly...(I Miss Carpaty) (5:36)
12. Your Country (4:15)
13. American Wedding (3:37)
14. Super Taranta! (6:44)
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Artist: Ogre
Album: Seven Hells
Genre: Doom Metal
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/ogre
Ogre are a Doom metal band that take their sound from both Traditional Doom and 70's Heavy Rock such as Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. They're almost kind of Stonery in the way they've set up their guitar tone. Anyway, these guys are amazing. They weave tales of war and history going back to Vietnam. Their music is very bass/groove driven like most doom bands. The vocals also come from the bassist, who wails into his mic VERY similar to Deep Purple. A very good listen, it should be a staple in anyone's doom collection. Fuck, these guys are so groovy.
Tracklist:
1. Dogmen (Of Planet Earth) (8:31)
2. Soldier Of Misfortune (10:02)
3. The Gas (6:30)
4. Woman On Fire (6:55)
5. Review Your Choices (Pentagram cover) (3:21)
6. Sperm Whale (7:21)
7. Flesh Feast (13:44)
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Artist: Arcana
Album: Inner Pale Sun
Genre: Darkwave
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/peterbjargo
Arcana are a very lovely darkwave band. Their music is similar to that of a Siren's song. It is sweet and soothing, yet it sucks you in and commands you. It uses synthesizer keyboards to create ambience and atmosphere while using violins and other stringed instruments to create the melody. The vocals are sweet, yet haunting. This album is very good if you're looking to just relax or chill while listening to captivating music. Notable tracks include We Rise Above, Season of Thought, and Closure.
Tracklist:
1. My Cold Sea (4:28)
2. Lovelorn (5:23)
3. Icons (4:35)
4. We Rise Above (4:43)
5. Innocent Child (5:17)
6. Song of the Dead Sun (5:08)
7. Season of Thought (4:15)
8. Closure (5:05)
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