By Lindsay Johnson<\/p>\n
… the token \u201cslow song,\u201d<\/b> although it is a sweet plea for \u201cgirls to give me some head.\u201d <\/i> ~
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Eight Minutes to Twilight<\/b> Fairlanes Avenue<\/i>
\n\tWhile the attempt at music is honorable, and notable, it is not stable enough to carry the album. There are several instruments on most tracks, including piano, saxophone, guitar, drums, a violin\/cello ensemble. It seems in disarray, and the lyrics are not enough to bring it together. With lines like \u201cYou are my Heaven\u201d and \u201cThere was not made\/an embattled brigade\/To save one from the burn,\u201d one questions originality and rhyming for the sake of rhyming. In addition, and perhaps a good thing, most of the tracks begin slowly, only to introduce drums or more instruments midway through, thus picking up the tempo. Which is clearly needed most of the time. It is mastered a bit on \u201cLuxury,\u201d although it\u2019s unclear if the band even likes this song. [http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/eightminutestotwilight] LJ
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Bitchslicer<\/b> III:Lycanthropic Fellatio<\/i><\/p>\n
\tIf the humor behind the Bitchslicer album \u201cLycanthropic Fallatio\u201d may be unintended, it helps to paint a picture of a band so immersed in hardcore that the laughter in the \u201cskits\u201d between songs seems extremely out of place, but entirely welcoming. A sort of systematic drum beat repeats throughout the record without sounding too, well, repetitive. Most of the tracks are less than an underwhelming three minutes, but seem to be just long enough. There is the token \u201cslow song,\u201d although it is a sweet plea for \u201cgirls to give me some head.\u201d And what may appear as the crescendo to the record\u2014a 45 minute song titled \u201cLegends of the Green Skull,\u201d it is nothing but a sort of misplaced static. Overall, though, the listener is let into Bitchslicer\u2019s nicer side, which is also chock full of talent for the hardcore scene. The record is not sloppy nor a nuisance, but a real homage to a field of music overpopulated with wanna-be\u2019s. [http:\/\/www.bitchslicer.com] LJ
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Death on Mars<\/b> Tomorrow\u2019s Today<\/i><\/p>\n
\tDeath on Mars\u2019s recent album, \u201cTomorrow\u2019s Today,\u201d opens the world to a sound that is mixed between She Wants Revenge and, somehow, Teenage Fanclub (yeah, remember them?). The result is a unique take on rock music, opening a new door for listeners. The bass-heavy beats are often the lead into tracks sung by a low, stinging voice full of strength from struggle. Lyrically, the album is downright easy, no forced metaphors anywhere, which is relieving. The melodic \u201cDoorways\u201d tampers with a sliding harmony, proving quite successful in the chorus. \u201cEmpty\u201d showcases a bass comparable with that of Mike Starr (Alice in Chains), and the idea that grunge is an influence here is apparent. The band, however, works together quite well, offering a unique album that deserves to be heard and appreciated. [http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/deathonmars] LJ
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\nThe Chuck Dukowski Sextet\t<\/b> Reverse the Polarity<\/i><\/p>\n
\tPunk music led by women has, historically, been rare. Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bikini Kill, 7 Year Bitch\u2014these bands are hard to come by. The Chuck Dukowski Sextet may be the next to join the small line up.<\/p>\n
\tLed by Lora Norton\u2019s vocal, the band has definition, rhythm, and purpose. The lyrics, at times, need an interpreter, but the voice from which they are broadcast varies between throat scratching toughness and almost beauty. The integration of a child\u2019s voice onto the record offers a drastic contrast from the impressive vocals of Norton. Melodic instrumentally, the introduction of \u201cThis For You\u201d commands attention right away and keeps it throughout the song; on \u201cOpen Up the Door,\u201d the bass coupled with an acoustic guitar form a unique pairing in a sound rarely heard. This band has a lot of promise and could help to finish what The Yeah, Yeah, Yeah\u2019s started a few years ago\u2014a true return of women to the front of tough, almost hardcore bands. [http:\/\/www.thechuckdukowskisextet.com] LJ
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