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Megadeth Megadeth
As it was announced prior to the release, the self-titled album by Megadeth would be their final studio album. Although I am fond of Megadeath and despite there have been many years since I've heard a full record, I was curious to see how the evergreen ginger-haired shredder would exit. The album opens with 'Tipping Point', a brisky thrasher which lays the ground of what will follow. 'Let There Be Shred' is exactly what the title suggests - a tsunami of riffs raining down from Mustaine?s fretboard. The midtempo duet of 'Puppet Parade' and 'Another Bad Day' are both a tip of the hat to earlier triumphs such as 'Peace Sells' and 'Symphony of De		3.5
05.19.26
The Black Keys Peaches!
Fourteenth studio release of The Black Keys is a covers album. Peaches! finds the Ohio duet interpreting the north Mississippi blues, much like their 2019 release, Delta Kream. The album has the familiar blues-garage sound they have mastered in their earlier work - albums such as Brothers and El Camino. Despite opening positively with a trio of catchy tracks ("Where There's Smoke, There's Fire", "Stop Arguing Over Me", "Who's Been Foolin' You"), the rest of the tracks did not manage to impress me. r		2.5
05.18.26
Toadies The Charmer
Almost ten years after their latest album, the Toadies return with a solid release in which punk-rock energy is paired with classic-rock riffs. I am not very familiar with the group and its music legacy, but The Charmer is a vibrant release with many hooks and a nostalgic feel from the 90s alternative era. As this was recorded live at the studio with minimal overdubs, it sounds very alive and spontaneous. Tony recommends: "The Charmer", "Come to Life", "Ash's Theme", "I Wanted to Be Everywhere", "I Walk a Line", "Closer to You".		4.0
05.18.26
Kula Shaker K
A staple album of the 90s Britpop era, K is the debut from the London-based quartet Kula Shaker. Musically, the band has the crossover appeal of Oasis as the psychedelic elements from the 60s along with the vocal style of Crispian Mills, tick many similarity boxes with the Mancunian stars. However, what differentiates Kula Shaker from the kings of Britpop and other contemporaries such as The Verve and Stone Roses, is the generous usage of sitar and tamboura in many of the songs here. The use of such instruments along with certain lyrics in Indian, channel a mysticism which supports the band's obsession with the Eastern culture. Tony 		4.0
05.13.26
Silverchair Freak Show
The sophomore release by the Aussies sounds more polished and refined in contrast to the raw and gritty debut. It shows an overall improvement not only in terms of songwriting but also production quality. They fuse eloquently post-grunge and alternative rock elements in a more interesting way. Their Nirvana influences are obvious but they never tried to hide them anyway. There are some great riffs and in combination with Johns? often bittersweet and crackly voice, they create strong hooks which help Freak Show show the potential that Frogstomp never did. Tony recommends: "Freak", "Lie to Me", "Abuse Me", "Cemetery", "Roses"		4.0
05.11.26
Alter Bridge Alter Bridge
On their eighth studio album, Alter Bridge very wisely don't mess with the Alter Bridge formula. Confidently self-titled, Alter Bridge is filled with power, emotion and top-notch song writing, manifesting the chemistry that these four guys have. With fascinating riffs, soaring vocals and magnificent solos, each song has its own sky-high choruses with Myles leading and Mark backing. Tight and robust as ever, the rhythm section by bassist Brian Marshall and drummer Scott Phillips is what anchors it all. Not their best work but definitely one that contains tracks that will stand the test of time. Tony recommends: "Playing Aces", "Disreg		3.5
03.24.26
Our Lady Peace Clumsy
Clumsy is the sophomore release by post-grunge rockers Our Lady Peace, following their '94 debut Naveed. The album opens brightly with a couple of catchy songs, the usual tight rhythms and Raine Maida's high-pitched vocals. Although consistency is maintained in the band's sound and style, I haven't found this sophomore release to have the same anthemic hooks as the debut, albeit the polished production and greater hits. Tony recommends: "Superman's Dead", "Automatic Flowers", "4am", "Shaking", "Clumsy".r		4.0
03.23.26

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    March 4 06:31 PM
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    February 29 09:42 AM
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    February 29 09:40 AM
  • Voivod Epitelous kai kapoios allos ektimise to Dead Shed Jokers! Simfono me to soundoff sou. O diskos einai roodeutiko rock xoris na akougetai strateumeno sto eidos. Kai ta proigoumena tous einai sto idio ifos, an kai oxi toso aneptygmena.
    January 25 05:48 PM
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