Rootdown - Tidal Wave

Hip-hop artist Paul Wright's side-project Rootdown is back with their third project, Tidal Wave. The creative reggae group delivers an all-new, ten-track record full of songs about their faith in God, love, and relationships. The upbeat "Good Day" gets things going well and speaks of trusting in God to get through the day, and declares that "today will be a good day."   Continue

Lovedrug - Everything Starts Where It Ends

There aren't very many bands that can cross over into some form of mainstream success without being shunned by some members of the scene they originated in. It's hypocritical, but it's true. There are only a handful of bands that haven't experienced this after reaching a certain amount of fame.   Continue

The Doors - L.A. Woman

My mixed feelings about The Doors' final album are probably best summed up in my review of Marianne Faithfull's Before The Poison: L.A. Woman might be one of the best swan songs ever, but Jim Morrison's raspy, drug-, cigarette-, and alcohol-ravaged voice is a symbol of impending doom, promises unfulfilled, and death in a bathtub.   Continue

Lassie Foundation - Face Your Fun

Most of us thought The Lassie Foundation had released its last album with El Dorado. So when I heard a few months back that they had decided to head into the studio and record another album, I about lost it. For those of you who are unaware of the Lassie Foundation, you should be ashamed of yourselves. They are by far one of the best pop/shoegaze bands you will ever lay your ears on. Listening to Face Your Fun, I find it hard to believe the band has once again topped themselves.   Continue

Aaron Sprinkle - Bareface

Aaron Sprinkle's extraordinary history in music has graced us with yet another amazing album. From Poor Old Lu, to Rose Blossom Punch, and now to his solo projects, his work has been truly inspired. He has amazing God-given talent and is like a breath of fresh air in this world where music has become a mere formula.   Continue

The Ocean Blue - Cerulean

Cerulean retains the glossy, thoroughly pretty ultra-pop feel of The Ocean Blue's self-titled debut, but ends up showcasing some of the band's dreamier elements as well. The album comes across as a polished-over combination of the Housemartins and the Cocteau Twins, and it's certainly the most textured and dreamy of the group's releases.   Continue

Common Children - The Inbetween Time

It seems 2001 is the "Year of the Comeback" for bands we all thought had disappeared forever. Weezer, Presidents of the USA, Daniel Amos, The Toadies, Poor Old Lu... and now, Common Children. Thank God for musicians who just can't stop the rock. Except the Children have now almost completely left said rock. They began their career with the well-received post-grunge pop of Skywire, then continued with the critically acclaimed Delicate Fade.   Continue

The Beatles - Revolver

Revolver — well you say you want a Revolution. Released in the UK on August 5, Revolver was The Beatles' seventh album and for many is regarded as the finest LP the band ever made.   Continue

Andrew Osenga - The Morning

Let me get you up to date on Andrew Osenga's music career. Once upon a time he fronted a band called The Normals. They released three pretty darn good albums. And now he is still a current member of Caedmon's Call. Along the way he has managed to release three solo albums. For those of you who are familiar with him, you know that he is a very talented musician.   Continue

Josh Garrels - Love & War: B-Sides & Remixes

It's always fun to go on Noisetrade and find some free new music. Today I came across a fantastic album. Love & War: B-Sides & Remixes by Josh Garrels is his latest project to show up on Noisetrade, proceeding the album Love & War & The Sea In Between, which was the inspiration for this latest EP.   Continue