We announced the nominations last Friday, and we already have more than 2300 views and 100 votes for Fan Favorite. Have you voted yet? We have a very eclectic line-up for you today, so let’s get started.
Artist Name: John Fedchock Quartet
Album Name: Reminiscence (Live)
Label: Summit Records
Genre: Jazz
Track Listing: 1. The Third Degree; 2. Loose Change; 3. Lament; 4. The End of a Love Affair; 5. You’re my Everything; 6. If you Could see me Now; 7. Brazilian Fantasy
Publicist: Mouthpiece Music
Review: Jazz is a living, breathing form of music, and having a live album is almost like being there in person. John Fedchock and his band ( John Fedchock on trombone, John Toomey on piano, Jimmy Masters on bass, and Dave Ratajczak on drums, with special guest Billy Williams on drums for “Brazilian Fantasy”) have created a masterful performance of some of the best traditional jazz we have heard this year. The CD flows easily from one track to the next, and will obviously soon be a favorite for true jazz lovers.
Recommendation: If you love jazz, you must have this one in your collection.
Artist Name: Li-sa-X
Album Name: Will
Label: Sony Music Japan
Genre: Rock/Metal Instrumental
Track Listing: 1, Little Wings (ft YOYO); 2. Pale Pink Monster; 3. P.R.O.; 4. Fluctuation; 5. Serendipity; 6. Hammock; 7. Fragment of Cake; 8. Daisy; 9. World Football Anthem (bonus track)
Publicist: Earshot Media
Review: Li-sa-X is a 13-year old guitar prodigy who has been electrifying music fans for the past five years, becoming a YouTube viral phenomenon. She kicks off her debut album with a duet with the equally talented 11-year old YOYO. She goes on to deliver a stunning album of some of the best guitar playing ever recorded, and is well on her way to becoming one of the greatest guitar shredders in the world. Earlier this year she got the chance to perform at NAMM alongside Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro. We can’t wait to see how far her abilities will take her, but rest assured, you are looking at the future of metal.
Recommendation: This is one train you simply MUST be on. Get this one today before it burns up!
Artist Name: Pierre Guerre-Vallee
Album Name: L’Age des Nuages
Label: Shore Dive Records
Genre: Electronic Shoegaze
Track Listing: 1. Stratus; 2. Pileus; 3. Altostratus Ondulatus; 4. Arcus; 5. Cummulonimbus; 6. Cumulus; 7. Cyrus; 8. Mammatus; 9. Nimbus; 10. Cumulus Humilis
Publicist: Shore Dive Records
Review: French musician Pierre Guerre-Vallee has released an incredible collection of songs about clouds, recorded solely on his mini-korg over a two-month period. This is a concept album, and each track reflects a different kind of cloud, mirroring the movement of the cloud as it continuously and mysteriously changes its shape and form. The music is soothing and refreshing, and would make a perfect soundtrack for meditation and reflection.
Recommendation: If you love meditative music, then this one needs to be in your collection.
Artist Name: Money & the Man
Album Name: Money & the Man
Label: BERT Music
Genre: Indie Blues/Rock
Track Listing: 1. Do you Really Wanna Find Out; 2. Far From This Room; 3. Forget; 4. I Wanna Know; 5. Just Like the Sun; 6. King of the World; 7. Nobody Else; 8. The Same Thing; 9. The Wise & the Wicked; 10. They Say; 11. This Dark Town; 12. This Season
Publicist: TCBYML
Review: Dutch band Money & the Man combine elements of blues, indie and rock and roll to form a distinct sound that borders on metal, but with a more melodic sense. The music is raw and exciting, proving once again that some of the best rock music is coming out of The Netherlands. The music has biting lyrics that make you think, with a driving rock sound that will keep you interested in the message. This one needs to be listened to from start to finish, with multiple listens recommended to catch all the nuances of the songs.
Recommendation: If you love rock music with a message, then definitely check out this Dutch band.
Artist Name: LAW
Album Name: There and Back Again
Label: Self-released
Genre: Indie Rock
Track Listing: 1. Untitled; 2. Kaizoku; 3. Doses of Psychosis; 4. Control; 5. Pastora; 6. Cold; 7. Blinking; 8. Autumn Light; 9. 124; 10. Pause; 11. Aidan’s Song; 12. Logun’s Run; 13. The Doom
Publicist: For the Win Media
Review: LAW, a Los Angeles band composed of Jakob Nowell on vocals, Nick Aguilar on drums, Aidan Palacios on guitar and Logun Spellacy on bass, have recorded a masterful debut album that should let the world know that they have arrived. Nowell, the son of Bradley Nowell of Sublime, shows that he has just as much talent as his famous father, and has earned the right to be taken seriously. This album is chock full of rocking songs that stand on their own and are worthy of attention from the music industry as well as radio stalwarts like KROQ. Best tracks include “Kaizoku,” “Pastora,” their first single “Cold,” “Blinking,” “Pause,” “Aidan’s Song,” “Logun’s Run,” and “The Doom.”
Recommendation: This one is a must have – Get it today!