We’re back to hump day again, and the week is looking good. We hope you enjoyed the reviews we shared yesterday, because we’ve got five more to share with you today. Let’s get started.
Artist Name: Tired All the Time
Album Name: Be Well
Label: Flag Day Recordings
Genre: Doom Pop
Track Listing: 1. Bone Dry; 2. Little Pieces; 3. The Only Exception; 4. Dogface; 5. Black Jello; 6. Flower
Publicist: Noisy Ghost PR
Review: With a post punk vibe, Tired All the Time hits the ground running on their latest release with “Bone Dry.” The album only gets better from that point as the band delivers some rocking doom pop that energizes the listener with the steady drum beat and stirring guitars. “Little Pieces” borrows heavily from 80s new wave, giving the band a sound like Depeche Mode. These songs are radio friendly, and deserve significant airplay. Every song is worthy of repeated listens.
Recommendation: We think you need this one in your collection. Go out and Get it.
Artist Name: Solomon Grey
Album Name: Human Remix
Label: Mercury KX
Genre: EDM/Pop
Track Listing: 1. The Game (Little Dragons remix); 2. Elements (Alex Somers remix); 3. Wonderful World (Nightmare on Wax remix); 4. Home (secret bonus track)
Publicist: Mystic Sons
Review: With a voice that reminds us of the late great David Bowie, Solomon Grey and his friends provide EDM and pop remixes of songs from his latest album, Human Music. Electro-pop band Little Dragons takes “The Game” to a new level with their dance floor remix, while Alex Somers brings a ethereal and majestic sound to “Elements.” The Nightmare on Wax remix of “Wonderful World” strips away most of the vocals in favor of an extended dance track, which definitely should get you up and dancing. The EP closes with the truly amazing sound of secret bonus track, “Home,” that shows the awesomeness of the songwriting abilities of Grey. It closes the album with a crescendo that should take the listener to a beautiful place while we wait for whatever is next to come.
Recommendation: This one is a keeper. Get it.
Artist Name: Koenix
Album Name: Dekade 1
Label: Hicktown Records
Genre: Folk Rock
Track Listing: 1. Òtre Sur Soleare; 2. Bi De Fahrende; 3. Hingerem Mond; 4. Märliland; 5. Wildwassertanz; 6. Schnee; 7. Dürs Füür; 8. Tyras Song; 9. Perelin; 10. Winter Wie Ist; 11. Dr. Zwirbelzwärghärgurärchuägstäg; 12. Stärnemeer; 13. Hinter Dem Mond; 14. Behind the Moon
Publicist: Hicktown Records
Review: This is a true multi-cultural experience, hearing a Swiss band on a German label channeling Irish/Celtic and Middle Eastern folk tunes that will get you on your feet and dancing. You don’t need to understand the lyrics to enjoy the feel of this music, and it quickly becomes obvious why this band has become popular enough to warrant this ‘Best of’ album celebrating their first 10 years as a band. All your favorite Celtic and Middlel Eastern instruments are included, including djembe drums, hammered dulcimer, mandolin, bagpipes, penny whistle and the big bass drum. Enjoy this delicious desert!
Recommendation: You simply must Get this one!
Artist Name: Ace of Wands
Album Name: 10,000 Feet
Label: Self-released
Genre: Alt/Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. 10,000 Feet; 2. Float the Flood; 3. Hearts Disease
Publicist: Self-promoted
Review: We introduced this Canadian band to you in May with the review of their album Grown From Good, and their back again with a three-song EP that picks up where the last one left off. This band continues to impress with impressive guitars, amazing songwriting and soaring vocals and harmonies that simply must be experienced. These songs are radio friendly and would do well on American radio. We would also love to see them performing here as well. You can’t miss with these three beautiful songs, and we only wish there were more. The title track will have you singing along with its inspirational theme.
Recommendation: Drop everything and Get this one now!
Artist Name: Doran Danoff
Album Name: King of Crown City
Label: Urbivor Records
Genre: Soul/Blues
Track Listing: 1. So Bad; 2. Amazed; 3. Young Love; 4. Winning; 5. Lady be Good; 6. Dr. Solution; 7. Gertrude’s Blues; 8. Queen of Hearts; 9. Over the Roll
Publicist: Urbivor Records
Review: Combine the sound of James Brown with the funkiness of the Blues Brothers and you have an inkling of the greatness that is contained on this sophomore album from Los Angeles based musician Doran Danoff. This album delivers a classic sound that is instantly accessible to music lovers of every genre. This one will have you up and moving to the groove while it tickles your ears with some of the best indie music to come out of Los Angeles this year.
Recommendation: Rush out and Get this one. You won’t regret it.