Barsuk Records, August 19, 2008
The Rhumb Line is the first full length album from Syracuse-based Ra Ra Riot. Most of the songs are remastered from their self-titled six track EP from 2007. Their sound in studio is far richer than it was before, with deeper, cleaner bass. I’ve only listened to the digital recording, but [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Music’
October 14, 2008
Album Review – Ra Ra Riot: The Rhumb Line
October 12, 2008
Album Review – Amanda Palmer: Who Killed Amanda Palmer
Roadrunner Records, Sept. 16th, 2008
Amanda Palmer is one of the best damned singers in the business. She may not hit every note accurately, but every word she belts comes packed with enough emotion to bowl over a crowd. Amanda made a name for herself as the lead singer and pianist for The Dresden Dolls, an [...]
October 8, 2008
Album Review – Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head: Glistening Pleasure
Team Swan, July 15th, 2008
Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head is bold, shameless, manic and… yes, bald. Back in July, when I saw them at the Mercury Lounge in celebration of their album launch, they pumped up the usually sedate crowd to a frenzied mass of dancing, clapping and howling. I had no idea what I was [...]
