National CD Reviews – July 2008

National CD Reviews – July 2008
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Abiku Left & Right Automation Records Street Date: 05.27& 06.24, respectively Abiku = Genghis Tron + Get Hustle + X + Berserk + Coughs Having enjoyed Abiku’s previous release, Location, I was a bit intimidated by the 96 track Left & Right collection of songs. However, this release shows an artistic advancement that places Abiku

National CD Reviews – February 2008

National CD Reviews – February 2008

A slew of albums are brought to the SLUG altar and reviewed for your pleasure. … read more

National CD Reviews – April 2008

National CD Reviews – April 2008

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and once you’re done doing that you’ll read some music reviews. … read more

Elbow Show review

Elbow Show review
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This English rock band from Manchester has yet to prove their commercial success with the public, but continue to receive acclaim from the critics. Elbow is one of those bands that have been around for a long time, going under the radar for some, even though they have been putting music out since the late 90s. … read more

Localized: The Warlocks and The Black Angels – June 2008

Localized: The Warlocks and The Black Angels – June 2008
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Localized will transpire the very next evening—the second Saturday of the month, June 14 so write it down somewhere where you won’t forget and (as always) is just five bucks at the door. … read more

Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World
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After completing my journey to the distant land of Orem where the McKay Events Center resides and picking up my credentials, I walked in the area where all the action would be. … read more

Thrice

Thrice
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The first time I saw Thrice was around 2003 when they were on tour with Coheed & Cambria and Thursday. At the time, my only knowledge of Thrice was what I had heard from friends and reading about them in zines. My ears had yet to be graced with their talents. … read more

Ra Ra Riot

Ra Ra Riot
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I missed the opening act at this show. Usually I would say something along the lines of, “I got a flat tire on the way and got to the venue late,” but I cannot tell a lie. Anyway, I missed local openers Lord Mandrake because my grandmother died…again. … read more