2008-04-01
Chicago native Ike Reilly lists Bob Dylan, The Clash, and Judas Priest as influences, and its apparent in his music. Great lyrics, predictable and ubiquitous melodies and intonations along with a strange concoction of angst rock from the past five decades. Songs about high school love and football games along with tunes of disgruntled factory workers’ rebellion against the union and blowing up trains.
Michael Franti
Songs from the Front Porch
Zoe Speaks
Birds Fly South
TOM MORELLO, THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
The Fabled City
LINDA CHORNEY
Emotional Jukebox (2-CD Set)
HARLEM PARLOR MUSIC CLUB
SALT OF THE EARTH
BEARFOOT
Doors and Windows
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