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The Audio Nut - Issue 24
- featuring reviews from:
1.
Switchfoot
2.
Bloodhound Gang
3.
Institute
4.
Sons and Daughters
5.
One Nation
6.
Skye
7.
I.G.M.
8.
Gravel
Interviews with: Chris from
Four States Shows, Skeleteen, Soul Clown, and Serpent Underground
The Audio Nut - Issue 23
- featuring reviews from:
1.
The Rolling Stones
2.
Audio Adrenaline
3.
Taproot
4.
Death Cab for Cutie
5.
One Nation
6.
Skeleteen
7.
loopool
8.
Home Pharmacy
9.
Phoenix Reign
Interviews with: Sputterdoll,
Sick Sanity and Essence of Logic
The Audio Nut - Issue 22
- featuring reviews from:
1.
30 Seconds to Mars
2.
The New Pornographers
3.
Stryper
4.
Sufjan Stevens
5.
One Nation
6.
Purple Pam
7.
Soul Clown
8.
Catalog Only
9.
Gravity Engine
Interviews with: Coded, Lost
Possum, Suicide Stompbox, and Shades of Reality
The Audio Nut - Issue 21
- featuring reviews from:
1.
Blindside
2.
311
3.
Staind
4.
The Suicide Machines
5.
Beastie Boys
6.
Deadworks
7.
Tommy Coma
8.
Jonathan Clay
Interviews with: Lakota, F.P.
ToZ, TakeDown
The Audio Nut - Issue
20
- featuring reviews from:
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All-American Rejects
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Jason Mraz
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Big Daddy Weave
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Static-X
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Mr. Bungle
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The Juliet Dagger
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Psycotron
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The Adorkables
Interviews with: Ladytown,
Group36, and Toast
The Audio Nut - Issue 19
- featuring reviews from:
1.
CKY
2.
Son Volt
3.
Obituary
4.
Bering
Strait
5.
D.R.I.
6.
Ladytown
7.
Car Bomb
8.
the
Ointments
Interviews with: BYPRODUCT, Velvet Friend and Rezonance.
The Audio Nut - Issue 18
- featuring reviews from:
- Frank Black
- Haste the Day
- Heavenly States
- Sleater-Kinney
- Skatenigs
- Mankind is Obsolete
- Margarita
- Escape Plan
- Group36
New Featured Section: The Col.’s Corner:
Brian Wilson
Interviews with: The Common Men, Skill of Lying,
and Army of Me.
1. Team Sleep
2. Tracy Bonham
3. Scary Kids Scaring Kids
4. Reggie & The Full Effect
5. Cheap Trick
6. Inkognito
7. Talk Engine
8. Violet Grey
9. Skill of Lying
Interviews with: Pat
Zelenka, Darque Carnival and Fragile Porcelain Mice
- White Stripes
- Disciple
- Transplants
- Dream Theatre
- Suicidal Tendencies
- Blackout Gorgeous
- just
- Vapor
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The Miskins
Interviews with: The Iron Maidens, nemo_dna and
Violet Grey.
1. Foo
Fighters
2. Coldplay
3. Black Eyed Peas
4. Shakira
5. Seether
6. Zao
7. Nazareth
8. HOTSPUR
9. nemo_dna
10. The Zero Points
Interviews with: Disciple, AnaDies and just.
1. Gorillaz
2. Alkaline Trio
3. Oasis
4. MXPX
5. Cori Yarckin
6. Glenn Hughes
7. Melvins
8. Credence Clearwater Revival
9. AnaDies
10. Adrenaline Theory
11. The Common Men
12. The Tomatoes
13. F.P. Toz
Interviews with:
The Chariot, Debra DeSalvo,
LeAnna Mosley, HOTSPUR and Dead Romance
1.
Audioslave
2. System of a Down
3. Falling Up
4. The Persihers
5. Radiohead
6. Black Flag
7. Scattered Ink
8. Debra DeSalvo
9. Darque Carnival
10. Young Elderz
Interviews with: Who Killed Marilyn?, Torn, Mark
Roberts and Reino Ermitańo
1. Weezer
2. Dave Matthews Band
3. The Starting Line
4. Limp Bizkit
5. Deftones
6. Jethro Tull
7. LeAnna Mosley
8. Toast
9. SoulStream
Interviews with:
Monet Madrid Madagascar, Scattered
Ink and Blessed By A Broken Heart.
1. Nine Inch Nails
2. 4th Ave. Jones
3. John Prine
4. Mondo Generator
5. Sonic Youth
6. Anacrusis
7. The Showdown
8. Coded
9. Torn
Interviews with: Summer Blanket, roAE, Neck and
Alterior Motive.
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The Audio Nut
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25
Welcome back to another
edition of The Audio Nut. I would like to say a big “Thank You” to all of you
who have been checking back and making this page one of the fastest growing
music review pages on the internet. In this installment we have been able to
steal Colonel Lump away from his recording sessions to give us a new read. We
also get to introduce Travis T., who will be doing some reviews. Warning Travis
is pickier when it comes to music. It will be interesting to see what he has to
say in every issue. I would also like to take this moment to ask you to help out
the hurricane victims if you haven’t done so already. The links are below.
This issue:
1.
Franz Ferdinand
2.
Project 86
3.
Fiona Apple
4.
Tony Yayo
5.
Anoushka Shankar
6.
Soundgarden
7.
I.G.M.
8.
Essence of Logic
Interviews: Jonathan Clay,
promises! promises!, and Auralast
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Franz Ferdinand
http://www.franzferdinand.co.uk
You Could Have It So Much
Better
2005 Sony
Grade: B
Reviewed
by J Sohn
Franz Ferdinand is back and they pretty much brought
the same mix of music that gained them huge American
notoriety on their self-titled debut. While a lot of
the CD sounds like their other songs; this disc has
some really good moments and some very catchy tunes.
“This Boy”, “The Fallen”, and “Do You Want To” are
all good songs in the soon to be classic Franz
style. Expect this disc to do well and plan on
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Project 86
http://www.project86.com
And the Rest Will Follow
2005 Tooth & Nail
Grade: A-
Reviewed
by J Sohn
Project 86 returns for their fifth album and truly
embrace their own style and sound yet again. And
the Rest Will Follow packs quite a punch with
songs like, “Subject to Change”, “All of Me”,
“Sincerely Ichabod”, and “Something We Can’t Be”.
Andrew Schwab shows again why he is an awesome
singer and lyricist. This band is truly one of the
best bands out and it is sad that MTV, mainstream
radio and the likes look them over so frequently.
Bottom line is… If you have ever heard this band
then get this CD now. If you haven’t had the chance
to embrace what P86 is all about I strongly
encourage you to check them out as soon as possible.
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Fiona Apple
http://www.fiona-apple.com
Extraordinary Machine
2005 Sony
Grade: D
Reviewed
by Travis T.
Cool, my first review for The Audio Nut and I get to
listen to Fiona Apple. Ms. Apple is known for
looking weird and for trying to match her looks with
her music. This chick should give full credit to
artists like Tori Amos, Patty Smith and one of J’s
favorites P.J. Harvey. Nothing here is original or
outstanding. One would think that after taking six
years off from the music business that Fiona would
have come up with something to set her apart from
the norm. To bad that’s not the case here. Don’t get
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Tony Yayo
http://www.tonyyayo.com
Thoughts of a Predicate Felon
(Parental Advisory)
2005 Interscope
Grade: D-
Reviewed
by Travis T.
So, this is what you sound like when you want to be
N.W.A. or Ice-T when you grow up. There is a lack of
everything on here. No flow when it comes to
rapping, no real music or beats to get down to, no
originality and nothing tangible to take into your
thoughts. Every person who has a guest appearance on
this record is better that Yayo himself. Guests
include 50 Cent and Eminem to name a couple. I guess
this guy just needs to stay in the shadows of G-Unit
front man 50 Cent and cash his check when it comes
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Anoushka Shankar
http://www.anoushkashankar.com
Rise
2005 Angel Records
Grade: B+
Reviewed
by J Sohn
This is a very, very interesting listen. Anoushka is
the daughter of the legendary sitar player Ravi
Shankar and like her father, has a talent for
soothing the soul and capturing your attention with
music. Her sitar playing is mystical and charming,
and her musical compositions are without a doubt
unsurpassed the world over. Rise takes sharp
turns and uncanny twists from beginning to end with
songs like “Prayer in Passing”, “Mahadeva”, and
“Beloved”. I’ll say that this disc is well worth the
investment if you are looking for something
different to soothe your soul or take your mind off
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Blast From The Past |
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Welcome back to the BftP… After taking a month off to
feature an awesome CD for an awesome cause, the BftP is
back and (hopefully) better than ever. This time we will
meditate in some Soundgarden.
Soundgarden
Louder Than Love (Parental
Advisory)
1989 A&M
Grade: A
Reviewed
by J Sohn
Louder Than Love
was and still is THE best full-length record that
Soundgarden ever released. Most fans of the band seemed
to take notice when the group burst onto the world scene
with their monstrous 1991 release Badmotorfinger,
but before there was “Outshined” or “Rusty Cage” there
was “Gun”, “Ugly Truth”, “Loud Love”, and “Power
Trip”. Ladies and gentleman, this was in fact one of the
records that put Seattle on the map. It predates
Nirvana’s Nevermind; it was on the streets and in
the hands of the colossal underground movement that was
about to explode in the early 90’s. You know… the one
‘started’ by Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains.
Before those bands stormed the dorms and raided the
rooms of teens and young adults worldwide bands like
Soundgarden, Mudhoney, and Melvins had begun to plant
the seeds that so fully bloomed into a musical
revolution. I strongly urge fans of Audioslave, Queens
of the Stone Age, Tool, and Fall Out Boy to check out
this recording. Fans of Chris Cornell or later
Soundgarden music (1991 on) should go ahead and add
Ultramega OK, Screaming Life/Fopp and
Louder Than Love to their music collections.
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The Underground Spotlight |
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Send e-mail with contact
information to
theaudionut@nutzworld.net to be considered for The Underground
Spotlight.
To obtain a copy of the
CDs found in The Underground Spotlight please contact the band/artist via
their web pages unless otherwise noted.
I.G.M.
http://www.industrialghettometal.com
The Invincible (Phase1) (Parental
Advisory)
2005 IGM Records
Grade: A
I.G.M. or Industrial
Ghetto Metal strap on the boots and kick listeners’ dead
on in their ears with this punishing and incredibly
diverse release. The first couple songs show the talent
of I.G.M. when it comes to laying down some seriously
heavy guitar driven songs, which rival that of earlier
Prong or Ministry. Then the hip-hop or ‘ghetto’ side
kicks in for a couple songs; think DMX or Lil John (if
Lil John knew what heavy music really was). Industrial
Ghetto Metal is an excellent name for this group as they
truly mix all of the elements of industrial music with
the some hardcore rap and some brutal metal guitar
riffs. Sure you might have heard bands with similar
styles in the past, but I.G.M. doesn’t mix the rap with
rock too much, which is a plus in my book. Fans of
Biohazard, Body Count or any of the above-mentioned
artists will probably enjoy I.G.M.
Essence of Logic http://www.essenceoflogic.com
What’s the Story
http://www.cdbaby.com/essenceoflogic
(to buy)
2004 Unsigned
Grade: A
Hailing from the St.
Louis, Missouri area Essence of Logic has a knack for
twisting and turning their music in just the right
fashion producing all that they need to get their mood
and message across to listeners. This disc starts off
with the track “Barely There” and continues to flow
until the last song “In the Summer”. Standout songs on
here: “Swing It”, “Afraid of the Light”, and the title
track “What’s the Story”. If I had any objection to what
E.O.L. is doing it would be that a couple of the songs
are a tad bit too long. Of course I’m sure that they
come across quite nicely in the bands live performances,
which I here are entertaining and packed full of energy.
Actually after a couple listens you don’t really notice
the length of the songs too much, but I think it might
hurt if the group wanted to get those particular songs
on radio for airplay. This 10-song disc is chocked full
of heavy melodic rock that will remind you of bands like
311, Incubus and Phunk Junkies.
Note: Check out an interview with Jeff from E.O.L. in
Issue 23
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The Colonel's Corner |
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Clowns, Fire Eaters, and a Parachute Woman
By Col. Lump
The discussion always
returns to the Stones. Those fossilized, Geritol popping, gout suffering
geraniums of rock 'n roll's past. And some say, rock 'n roll's present. Are the
Stones still legit, the question goes? I don't care. At least they still release
new material every other leap year. They continue to generate lively, well
thought out debates among various factions of flakes forty years after their
conception. And like most survivors of The Sixties, (read, big letters) the
Stones experienced some soaring heights. The Rock And Roll Circus was one such
moment.
Most of the mystical allure
of the Rock And Roll Circus vaporized thanks to the mid-nineties (read, small
letters) release of the show on video. Now the Circus is on DVD, complete with
all the commentary and deleted scenes we've come to enjoy from the media.
Naturally the show is
wonderful. I was surprised to learn Tony Iommi's appearance with Jethro Tull was
mimed, bursting that particular hot air elephant. The Who tears the tent down.
In 1968 the directors of the show were still naive enough to believe that Taj
Mahal and band could enter Britain without passports if only they wore business
suits. Luckily, they survived deportation long enough to lay down some nasty
blues. I now realize the genius of John Lennon keeping Yoko in a black bag on
stage.
How 'bout them Stones? It is
understood that their performance started at 2:00 am after a grueling 14-hour
day that saw the band acting not only as headliner, but booking agent, producer,
road manager, and promoter. While Keith looks slightly sluggish and Brian is
long gone bye-bye, the performance is fueled by the airtight rhythm section of
Bill and Charlie, and the energized stage antics and vocal efforts of Mick. This
is the fabled original Rolling Stones lineup preserved one last time for the
ages.
While the various
performances take center stage, I have to agree with Pete Townsend that the most
compelling revelation about the Rock And Roll Circus is that a bunch of smashed
musicians at the height of their powers could pull off such a production.
Imagine the logistics of such an endeavor today!
In my little community the
local musicians presented a hodgepodge showcase of local talent, charged $3 a
head, sold gallons of warm beer, and billed it a "festival". I think the Rolling
Stones were correct calling such gatherings a "circus".
Col. Lump drums
for Richard’s Nixon and is a huge Charlie Watts fan
http://www.richardsnixon.moonfruit.com
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7 Questions With... |
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Jonathan Clay
Q. I just saw that some of your music will be included on MTV's The Real World
2006. How did that come about and is there any chance that we'll see you on the
show?
A. Yeah I’m really excited about that. My booking manager gave me some names of
some people I should send press kits to. They liked what they heard, and said
that they would be interested in having my music on the next season of Real
World. After that it was all contracts, which just confuse me. It’s still so
fresh, I have a hard time believing it sometimes, and feel very fortunate to
have gotten the opportunity. You won't see me on the show; you'll just hear my
music.
Q. What would you like to tell us about your CD?
A. It's really my first attempt at a legitimate recording of my music.
Over all, I’m really pleased with the outcome, but of course there are still
some things I would like to go back and change. I guess that’s normal though,
and something I have to get used to. It’s a hard thing to transpose the sound
you hear in your head, to what’s actually recorded.
There is a different mood I feel when I play each song. If I can convey those
moods to people when they hear the tracks, then I’m just that much closer to
where I want to be.
Q. How's it going with juggling college and a musical career that is starting to
take off quickly?
A. It’s really tough. I want to focus on music full time. And for the most part,
I do. Everyone talks about a "back-up" plan. I kind of feel like if you approach
something with a "back-up" plan in the back of your mind, you may not go at it
with all you've got. Being on campus has been a great experience though, and
opened up a lot of doors. If I could go back, I probably wouldn't change
anything.
Q. Who would you say is one of your biggest influences both musical and
non-musically?
A. I have a lot of influences. First and foremost, my biggest musical influence
would be John Mayer. Musically, my whole perspective changed when I saw him
live. It was in 2000, before he was huge, and it was a small venue. An
experience I will always be grateful for. Growing up I listened to a lot of Eric
Clapton, James Taylor, and
Stevie Ray Vaughan. Some more contemporary influences are Damien
Rice, Howie Day, Ari Hest, Gavin DeGraw, and although you may not hear it, I
listen to a whole lot of Coldplay.
Non-Musically, my family has a lot to do with what I've accomplished.
I always looked up to my dad, being that he was a musician himself.
He taught me how to play guitar when I was 14, although I really didn’t get
serious until a few years later. I also go to church too. When I feel all spread
out, it always seems to help me focus.
Q. What are you listening to in your car/home stereo these days?
A. Lately I've been hooked on Aqualung. He definitely has some infectious tunes.
I've also been listening to a lot of Citizen Cope,
Death Cab, some sweet 80's jams like "Mr. Roboto", and a bunch of local guys.
Q. If you could be anyone in world history, beside yourself, who would you be
and why?
A. I really don't know, I got a D in history. I would name a musician, but
that's way too easy.
Q. Is there anything else that you'd like to share with us about you and/or your
music?
A. I can't really think of anything too interesting, but I would like to say
thank you to everyone who is supportive of what I do, and helping me spread the
word about my music. That means the world to me.
promise! promises!
Q. Who are you and what do
you do in the band?
A. I’m Sebastian and I am the bass player for
promises! promises!, also I do all financial things in this band and I’m
responsible for our myspace site and all contacts for the bands.
Q. How did you come up with and decide on the name
promises! promises!?
A. The story of our name? We try to give you
promises. In the whole world you get promises, but they are not really true....
we give you the soundtrack of your life/ summer… I promise!
Q. Is there anything you'd like to tell us about the
CD that you have just finished recording?
A. Yeah! We record it in south Spain with an awesome
producer. In Germany you have all the time really bad weather. As we went to
Spain we have 3 weeks sunshine and you can hear it on the record.
Q. Who would you say is one of your biggest
influences both musically and non-musical?
A. We all listen to different bands. We like Jimmy
Eat World, My Chemical Romance, Hot Hot Heat, Bloc Party, The Strokes, Kings of
Leon, Beatsteaks (g), Madsen (g) etc… we all have no real jobs and give our
whole lives for the music we made. This is our lifestyle.
Q. If you could be anyone in world history, beside
yourself, who would you, be? Why?
A. I want to be all the dead rock stars who killed
themselves. Then I would prevent theirs deaths
Q. What are you listening to in your car/home
stereo?
A. Nephew... they are from Denmark and they are
really great.
Q. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us
about promises! promises!?
A. We shot a video in September and we want to come
over the United States and give you our music. Our dream is a tour through all
states.
Auralast
Q. Who are you and what do
you do in the band?
A. I am Donna, the lead singer
Q. How did you come up with and decide on Auralast
as the name of the band?
A. Auralast means eternal life; you never die.
Q. Who would you say are some of your biggest
influences musically?
A. Biggest music influences: Sevendust, Disturbed,
and so many more, there is not enough pages to list.
Q. What can we expect from Auralast by the end of
the year?
A. This year we expect to write and complete our
second CD.
Q. What are you listening to these days in your
car/home stereo?
A. I've got Disturbed, Believe in my car,
Michael has Sevendust, Seasons, Tim has Pantera, Greatest Hits.
Q. If you could be anyone in history, beside
yourself, who would you be? Why?
A. She may not have been a person but she was a
goddess...ISIS.
Q. Is there anything else you'd like to share with
us about Auralast?
A. We’ve been talking to Seven Bros. records (Sevendust)
we hope to start negotiations early next year when they get back from Europe. We
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Artists and/or their record companies place Parental Advisory and Explicit Lyrics
stickers on the recordings. I will note it next to the title of the recording
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