More often than not, when I learn of a new band or musician, the first album I complete becomes my favorite or go-to for that particular artist (e.g. Symphony X’s Paradise Lost or Reverend Horton Heat’s Revival). Continue reading “A Twist in the Myth – Blind Guardian, 2006″
Grand Illusion – Nocturnal Rites, 2005
Much like any other group in the early .edu-restricted days of Facebook, the heavy metal fan club I created was essentially a place for fans of the genre to share their favorite bands and recommend new artists, songs, and albums. One of the first to reach my inbox was Nocturnal Rites, shortly after the release of Grand Illusion in 2005. Continue reading “Grand Illusion – Nocturnal Rites, 2005″
Naturally – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, 2005
I’m listening to Naturally as I write this, and it’s just as impactful as the first time I heard it. It opens with a groovy wall of sound and transitions into the upbeat rejoice Natural Born Lover. My Man is a Mean Man funks into your ears with a rippin’ bassline. Continue reading “Naturally – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, 2005″