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Friday, May 21, 2010
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, May 21, 2010 at 2:37 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Susan Cowsill Lighthouse — Second solo album from youngest member of ‘60s’ The Cowsills.
Anne McCue Broken Promise Land — Sweet tone to voice is contrast to dirty, bluesy music.
Peter Parcek Mathematics of Love — Gritty bluesman mixes in some soul while he’s getting dirty.
Pearly Gate Music Pearly Gate Music — Zach Tillman offers simple songs with odd sense of timing.
Various Artists South Africa — More variety to celebrate a genre from folks at Putamayo.
Caleb Caudle and the Bayonets Snake River Canyon — Winston-Salem band may be young, but there’s talent there.
Yukon Blonde Yukon Blonde — Band’s debut album focuses on folk hooks and solid harmonies.
Twin Stumps Seedbed — Sounds like the band blew out every amp in studio. (At The Milestone on June 2.)
Jim Lauderdale Patchwork River — Singer/songwriter teams up with Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter.
Feral Children Brand New Blood — A new, mellow brand of Seattle rock — it’s alt-pop.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
CD Reviews / News Mixtape Review: Travis Porter's Proud 2 Be A Problem
Posted By Mike McCray on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 3:29 PM
The Deal: Atlanta rappers become yet another act to turn their mixtape release into an event and Twitter trending topic, even crashing their personal Web site.
The Good: Damn it's catchy. Not just one song or chorus, but the whole fucking thing. A couple clever references to hood staples like Tahitian Treats made me smile, but you can't slam then from the glaring lack of lyricism because at no point in time do they ever say they're trying to be insightful or thought provoking, they kinda just want to dance, party and get chicks. Can't knock 'em there. Also dropped a free 30-minute movie for a free album.
The Bad: It's easy for all these songs to run together in your head as one, they don't sound that different at all. I have no clue how they associate what they do with Che, Mandela and Marcus Garvey but yeah, they're all on the artwork.
The Verdict: Ignorant to some, dope to others, I say let the kids have fun. Wouldn't be shocked to hear every single song on Power 98 at some point in time this summer. Whether that's a good or a bad thing, I'll let you decide but if you see any girl over 25 blasting this, please slap her with her birth certificate, but considering every other song I listened to in high school told me to stomp somebody out, I can't say this is worse.
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Porter House; Release date: May 18, 2010
[Download Travis Porter's Proud 2 Be A Problem]
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Proud To Be A Problem
3. I Put On A Show
4. Feet Ball
5. Hotel
6. Put It In Yo Mouf
7. Secondary Girl
8. Lemme Take You Out
9. Travis Say
10. Fan Mail
11. Over Again
12. Sunshine On Me
13. Squirt Checks In
14. Mighty Mighty
15. Sumn I Won't Do
16. Minaj
17. Do It
18. Swallow The Bottle
19. Wassup Witchu
20. Bring Yo Team
21. Drunk Sex
22. Keep Ya Head Up
23. Scared
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Gruesome Twosome
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, May 20, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Gruesome Twosome Tour with Alice Cooper and Rob Zombie
Uptown Amphitheatre
May 19, 2010
The Deal: Kings of horror rock storm into Charlotte with theatrical performances.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
New Releases / News This week's new releases (5/18/2010)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, May 19, 2010 at 10:35 AM
A day late, but better late than never — here's a look at what's new this week:
Band of Horses Infinite Arms
The Black Keys Brothers
Crooked Still Some Strange Country
LCD Soundsystem This is Happening
Janelle Monáe The Archandroid
Nas and Damian Marley Distant Relatives
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Videos / News Slayer goes to Church
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 3:19 PM
Not too long ago, I shared the video of the "Death Metal Rooster." Now, I've seen "Slayer Goes to Church"... Enjoy!
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Concert Announcement / News King of The QC DJ Competition: May 24
Posted By Mike McCray on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 11:54 AM
Last time we saw a DJ Battle at The Forum, it was cool but it wasn't repping for the home team. Tonight, Smirnoff, The Sol Kitchen and Creative Loafing are bringing you a competition for Charlotte bragging rights.
Come out tonight to check out the King of The QC DJ Competition. Featuring a special performance by hip hop legend Special Ed and an afterparty spun by Common's DJ, DJ Dummy.
Things get started at 8 p.m., RSVP here.
Videos / News The Black Keys "Tighten Up"
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, May 18, 2010 at 11:37 AM
New video for the song "Tighten Up" from The Black Keys' new album Brothers.
The Black Keys "Tighten Up"
The Black Keys | MySpace Music Videos
Monday, May 17, 2010
Videos / News ICP & Friends
Posted By Web Editor on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM
If this one had a name, it'd probably be called the "WTF? Tour." Headliners/clown-rappers Insane Clown Posse are bringing along a variety of opening acts with them ... and when I say a variety, it doesn't get more varied than this. It's the stoner rock-rap of Kottonmouth Kings, the metal of Kittie, the death-rap of Necro and the hip-hop of Coolio (yep, I'm serious.) Uh, what the fuck? Uptown Amphitheatre.
Here's a quick look at one of their tunes (Well, not really. Actually, it's a spoof, but it's pretty damned accurate.):
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement: Zac Brown Band
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Zac Brown Band will perform at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Aug. 21 with The Wood Brothers and Casey Driessen.
Tickets go on sale on May 22 at 10 a.m.
CD Reviews / News Mixtape Review: Scarface's Dopeman Music
Posted By Mike McCray on Mon, May 17, 2010 at 3:45 PM
The Deal: Legendary Texas MC takes a stab at the "modern" mixtape game.
The Good: No denying this mixtape had soul but it also had an grit that man artists shy away from. "Lyrical Assualt" with Malice & Mr. Lo Key, "The Ghetto Report" and "2 The Beat" are all tracks that stand out for their honesty and just damn good production.
"Get Lost" seemed radio ready but I really could've rode out to an instrumental version of this mixtape and been cool, it's some crazy beats on this project.
The Bad: Way too much B. James and Monk Kaza. While serviceable their constant presence made you wonder why they weren't bigger, doper, Texas artists on some tracks instead.
The Verdict: It's hard not to enjoy a Scarface project but this one seemed to be more of a vehicle to push affiliated artists than get me excited for a forthcoming Scarface album.
[Download Scarface's Dopeman Music]
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Release date: May 4, 2010
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Both sets cut short as storms roll through Charlotte, N.C.
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Fans ate it up, but it was a trainwreck of tragic and frustrating proportions.
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