The Obscure The Politics Of Person A.D. Records By: Eric G. If The Obscure could somehow incorporate a visual image into its artwork that represents its carefree, ball-breaking big rock sound I imagine it might help procure more reviews more quickly. This CD sat on my desk for months simply because it looked awful. I […]

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Le Tigre From The Desk Of Mr. Lady Mr. Lady By: Eric G. I should have known the party wouldn't last long- the temptation to sacrifice good songs for political abrasiveness must be overwhelming for Kathleen Hanna. I guess you can't teach an old riot grrrl new tricks. But Le Tigre's debut last year was […]

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Silo The Huskie S/T Cargo / Headhunter By: Eric G. The ghost of grunge looms large around Silo The Huskie. This Columbus, Ohio quartet churns through its twang-tinged rock songs with robust guitars and thick, heady percussion, sounding like an inbred mix of Neil Young, Built To Spill and Modest Mouse. The band deserves the […]

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Snatch Directed By Guy Ritchie Screen Gems By: Eric G. Guy Ritchie's second film, Snatch, jolts across the screen so fast it's hard to make heads or tails of it. That could be a ploy to secure repeat viewings, but it's more likely a sign that Mr. Madonna is out to grab some attention. It's […]

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The Letter E No. 5 Long Player Tiger Style By: Eric G. While I respect bands that make music only to please themselves, I have to question their motives when releasing products to the public that have little entertaining value. Of course, The Letter E probably thinks this record is very entertaining, but listening to […]

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The Carter Administration Betty Ford Start Packing, The Carters Are Coming Self-Released By: Eric G. With middle fingers waving only half-jokingly, The Carter Administration returns with another batch of catchy, unpretentious rock and roll- some old, some new. Categorically, I wouldn't call it "pop" and I wouldn't call it "punk" either even though the band […]

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Embellish Wake Me Up! March By: Eric G. All I can say is that the people in this band must be getting laid often. What else could explain ten of the happiest, most unabashedly cheery guitar pop songs I've ever heard? Embellish is a Danish sextet sporting clean, poppy guitars, galloping bass lines, jaunty rhythms […]

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