Tuesday, February 26, 2008

"The Best of Mr. Tune" by John Cammelot (Rock Artist from Illinois(IL))

"The Best of Mr. Tune" is a refreshing collection of 80's rock tracks from a variety of John Cammelot's bands including Squadron, Flyer, and Mandel Machine. The bands are tight and the musicianship on the CD is tremendous, especially John's keyboard and piano work and the electric guitar work. John's vocals are very effective in this rock genre, and are filled on a number of tracks with rich harmonies. "Enjoy" is one of our favorite tracks, with its excellent hook and harmony-filled chorus. "Song On a Breeze' is an impressive instrumental number that features a very cool synthesizer intro into a beautiful piano piece that is filled with interesting synthesizer sounds. "Don't Let the Blues" effectively takes on a more bluesy, soulful tone, and shows the versatility of John's vocals. The musicianship on "Jive" blew us away. Any fan of 80s rock bands such as Styx or the Eagles should check out this collection from John's bands.
-RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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Friday, February 22, 2008

"Other Places to Search" by Breakers Broken (Pop/Rock band from Illinois (IL))

"Other Places to Search" by the compelling Breakers Broken is an extremely well-crafted collection of pop/adult-rock rocks. Fusing melodic and expressive vocals, tight harmonies, beautiful pianos, and gripping acoustic and electric guitars, this band delivers a very memorable musical soundscape. "Potion" takes a delightful turn from the usual and ventures into a very contagious jazz/funk groove. "Breaking Loose" is another stand out track with its high energy sound, nice drum arrangement, and very climactic chorus. Moreover, the lyrics on this CD are meaningful, tastefully optimistic, and tackle relevant issues of life and love. Topped off with professional production, this CD truly does deliver the entire package.
-Xavier and the RadioIndy Team


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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

“Glacier Garden” by Glacier Garden (Rock Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

The self-titled release by "Glacier Garden" is a refreshing collection of modern rock songs. Radio-friendly and radio-ready is perhaps the best term that describes this excellent CD. It is clear from listening to the CD, that this is a very talented band, both in terms of musicianship and songwriting. Many of the vocal performances on this album have a powerful sustain that fills the tracks with passion. "Beautiful" opens up with a beautiful acoustic intro and becomes engrained in one's memory due to its highly melodic sound. Taking on a heavier rock edge is the equivalently addictive "Where You Been," with its compelling guitar groove in the verses leading to a strong and melodic chorus. Other standout tracks include "Everything Forgives You," and "Rusty Bedframes." What's more, this CD is crafted with highly professional production. Fans of U2, Radiohead, and REM will enjoy this CD.
-Xavier and the RadioIndy Team

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

“Love and Gold” by The Nucleus (Rock artist from California)

"Love and Gold" by the very experienced The Nucleus submerses listeners in classic rock heaven. Upon an initial listen, it becomes very clear that this band is skilled musically, vocally, and lyrically. The lyrics on the CD are strategically, poetically, and memorably written. The band is very tight and clearly has spent considerable hours in the recording and/or rehearsal studio. The title-track kicks of this CD with a delightful bang as listeners get acquainted with this band's vintage 70's rock sound. Three-part harmonies bring the chorus of this song to an invigorating climax. "Alabama" boasts a hook-filled unison chorus and an impressive keyboard bridge. Song after song, The Nucleus delivers musical hooks and contagious rock melodies on this CD that are sure to leave listeners thirsting for more.
-Xavier and the RadioIndy Team
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"Tales of the Burning Heart" by John Eyre (Rock Artist from Europe)

"Tales of the Burning Heart" by John Eyre is a unique collection of songs with melodies that leave you questioning which time period you currently live in. Eyre brings together 70's progressive-pop with baroque-like melodies, and the two styles clash together so well. In "I Will Not Withhold My Love," the baroque elements are most noticeable. With the mix of acoustic guitar, a repeated phrase played on clarinet, electric bass, passionate vocals, and a harpsichord solo, he delivers a mellow yet hopeful sound. In "Live in the Now," Eyre's vocal melodies and guitar rhythms sound very similar to singer/songwriter James Taylor. The production on the album sounds great and flaunts a mix that allows every instrument to be heard. If you enjoy artists such as Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, and the music of the Baroque Era, you will enjoy this CD.
-Eric and the RadioIndy Team