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Kelly Hogan, sweet and lovely
Kelly Hogan's first record in over a decade, "I Like To Keep Myself In Pain," is a fine document of her endlessly lovely voice.
Sep 8th, 2012 by Jeff MoodyMEET HER PARENTS
Her Parents are a loud, hooky, rollicking young band from London, and new album, "Physical Release" makes for a great late-summer soundtrack.
Sep 1st, 2012 by Jeff MoodyDark And Light Matters
Highlighted by the skronky guitar and possessed wailing of Vince Presley, Zebras self-titled elpee makes the apocalypse sound fun.
Aug 18th, 2012 by Jeff MoodyTilts are tops
St. Louis band Tilts is another riff-tastic record in a great summer for rock 'n' roll.
Aug 11th, 2012 by Jeff MoodyDear Beverly…
New album "Beverly" from corner tavern Chicago rockers The Blackout Dates send Jeff Moody on a nostalgia trip to the college radio days.
Aug 4th, 2012 by Jeff MoodyTwin Shadow of mediocrity
Twin Shadow's "Confess" is full of style but short on substance.
Jul 21st, 2012 by Jeff MoodyMichael Render Made A Monster
After almost ten years in the business, Killer Mike's newest full length, "R.A.P. Music" is his strongest work yet.
Jul 14th, 2012 by Jeff MoodyFiona Apple’s Mind is a Rube Goldberg Machine
Jeff reviews Fiona Apple's new elpee "The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do."
Jul 7th, 2012 by Jeff MoodyThe Great Slaughter of 2012
Ty Segall Band's "Slaughterhouse" is a "heavy, unholy racket" that will have you searching Segall's back catalogue for more noisy goodness.
Jun 30th, 2012 by Jeff MoodyThe Hives return, but don’t call it “Garage Rock”
"Lex Hives" is "pretty much what rock and roll is supposed to be." The high-energy Swedish band (incredibly!) will be playing at Summerfest on Friday, June 29.
Jun 23rd, 2012 by Jeff MoodyFOTL’s bold “Plot Against Common Sense”
Jeff Moody calls Future of the Left's "The Plot Against Common Sense" the band's "most adventurous and diverse recording to date."
Jun 16th, 2012 by Jeff Moody“Urban Turban” needs more funky nuggets
Jeff Moody reviews Cornershop's "Urban Turban" with the help of Swami George.
Jun 2nd, 2012 by Jeff Moody