2007-02-03
On this, their fifth studio album, Indie/alt rock a.k.a. Brit pop survivors the Bluetones take a big step toward resurrecting themselves from “the threat of obscurity” by reinventing themselves with a “fresh sound.” But the charts have not been kind and even their first US release could not drum up enough interest to support a nine-gig US tour, which was scrapped before launch. There is enough talent and variety in these ten original poppie tunes to please the average contemporary musical palate, even if none of them will burn anybody’s house down. -- Mostly
BEASTIE BOYS
Hot Sauce Committee Part Two
THE UGLYSUIT
The Uglysuit
The Plurals
An Onion Tied To My Belt
VARIOUS
The Acidsoxx Family Sampler
TIM FINN
Imaginary Kingdom
JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 POUND UNIT
JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 POUND UNIT
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