2007-10-22
The best thing about reviewing records is that you come across music that is alive and fresh. That's what I found to be true with The Steinbecks recording Far From the Madding Crowd, their 7th album. The Steinbecks are fronted by the Meadows brothers, Josh and Joel who are loyal to the craft of excellent song writing and recording. Their unique approach to their songs whether it's a heavy rock sound of the electric guitar or the unplugged strumming on an acoustic will lead you to places you've been before but from a different direction. Original is what comes to mind. Indie is the popular term. Pop is definitely what they are. SlipNick Cave and the Bad Seeds
Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
WILL HOGE
The Man Who Killed Love
RA RA RIOT
Beta Love
GRAHAM PARKER
IMAGINARY TELEVISION
EMILY HAINES
Knives Don't Have Your Back
Illum Sphere
Ghosts of Then and Now
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