Spoken - Breathe Again

Genre: Post Hardcore/Alternative
Label: Artery Records
Release: December 11th 2015
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At first listen i fell in love with this album. This band was a new band for me, and i now am a true fan. From start to finish there is not a bad song in my opinion. With melodic instrumentals and beautifully written and performed lyrics it's easy to see this band knows what they want to sound like without a doubt. The album was produced by Cameron Mizell & feature Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire on the title track. Standout tracks for me are Surrender, Breathe Again (feat. Matty Mullins), All I Wanted, Memories Are Alive & Nothing Without You. I can say based on this album i will gladly keep an eye out for whatever the band does next.

Overall Rating: 8.5/10

The Escape - The Mark We Leave Behind

Genre: Rock/Pop
Label: Unsigned
Release: July 28 2015
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1. Soon Forgotten - This song opens the EP up very well. The lyrics are extremely well written, The vocals are incredibly performed. The instrumental leads the vocals very well. One of my favorite tracks off the project.

2. What Happened To Us - This track is in the running for my personal favorite for sure. The lyrics are beautifully written. The vocals are some of the best on the EP in my honest opinion. The instrumental is amazingly performed. A major standout track on the EP.

3.  Underwater - This track has a faster pace to it. The instrumental has an almost punk rock vibe to it. The lyrics are amazingly written and performed. Another standout track.

4. Two Steps Foward - Another one of my favorites, This track shows the overall talent of the entire band. The lyrics are beautiful, The vocals are amazingly performed. The instrumental once again leads the vocals perfectly.

5. Living In A Dream - This track is another with a faster pace to it. The lyrics are very well written. The instrumental is extremely well performed. The vocals follow the instrumental amazingly.

6. Waiting - This track closes the EP perfectly. The lyrics are amazingly written. The vocals are perfectly performed. The instrumental is amazingly performed. Another of my personal favorites as well as a major standout track.

This was a project that truly came as a surprise to me. When i received it i had no way of knowing what to expect. This band showed that they have a majorly bright future ahead of them. I am very excited to see what they come up with next.

Overall Rating: 8.5 / 10

Motörhead - Bad Magic

Genre: Rock & Roll
Label: UDR Music
Release: 8/28/2015
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1. Victory Or Die - This track opens the album up with a bang. Featuring in your face lyrics over an perfectly performed instrumental, What else could you ask for? The vocals of Lemmy definately throw the whole song into a frenzy of  Rock & Roll. For being the opening track it stands out so much for me personally.

2. Thunder & Lightning - This song picks up where the last ended perfectly. The lyrics are amazingly written. The vocals are greatly performed. The instrumental is perfectly performed.

3. Fire Storm Hotel - This track is one of my personal favorites. The vocals are performed amazingly. The lyrics are very well written. The instrumental is awesomely performed.

4. Shoot Out All Of Your Lights - Another one of my favorites. The instrumental is damn near perfection. The lyrics are amazingly written. The vocals are performed perfectly.

5. The Devil - This is another standout track. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals are amazingly performed. The instrumental is perfectly performed.

6. Electricity - This is another one of my favorites. The lyrics are written perfectly. The vocals are amazingly performed. The instrumental is perfectly performed.

7. Evil Eye - The instrumental is amazingly performed. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals are greatly performed.

8. Teach Them How To Bleed - Another standout track. The instrumental is very well performed. The lyrics are amazingly well written. The vocals are performed greatly.

9. Till The End - Easily up at the top of my list of favorites. The instrumental is amazingly performed. The lyrics are perfectly written. The vocal are performed to perfection. Definately another standout track.

10. Tell Me Who To Kill - Another one of my personal favorites. The lyrics are extremely well written. The vocals are performed greatly. The instrumental is very well performed.

11. Choking On Your Screams - The instrumental is amazingly performed. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals fit the instrumental & lyrics perfectly.

12. When The Sky Comes Looking For You - Another track that easily makes the top of my favorites list. The instrumental is greatly performed. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals are performed amazingly.

13. Sympathy For The Devil - This track concludes the album perfectly. The band made this track which was originally written & performed by The Rolling Stones their own. The instrumental is perfectly performed. The vocals are greatly performed.

Upon listening to this album it is obvious Lemmy & company still kick so much ass. This album is the bands 22nd release and still shows as much greatness as all albums before it. This band has done great things in the music world for 40 years and it's awesome to see them continue to do great things.

Overall Rating: 8.5/10

The White Buffalo - Love and The Death Of Damnation

Genre: Alternative/Singer-Songwriter/Folk/Rock
Label: Unsigned
Release: 8/21/2015
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1. Dark Days - This track is the perfect opening track to this album. This song is a fast paced Country vibed track. The instrumental is perfectly performed. The vocals mesh with the instrumental amazingly. The lyrics are just pure truthful beauty.

2. Chico - This track is one of my personal favorites. The Lyrics are amazingly written. The instrumental is beautifully performed. The vocals fit the instrumental perfectly.

3. Go The Distance - This track is a major standout track. The instrumental is amazingly performed. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals are performed perfectly.

4. Radio With No Sound - This is another one of my personal favorites. The instrumental is the epitome of beauty. The lyrics are amazingly written. The vocals are very fitting to the lyrics and instrumental.

5. Home Is In Your Arms - Another standout track off the album. This track features an all-around incredible instrumental. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals are performed amazingly. Another of my personal favorites.

6. I Got You (feat. Audra Mae) - Possibly my top personal favorite, This track is beauty in every sense of the word. The instrumental is performed amazingly. The lyrics are beautifully written. The vocals are beautifully performed. Audra Mae add's a major sense of beauty to this already beautiful song.

7. Modern Times - This track is another standout for me. The instrumental is an amazingly performed almost Rockabilly style. The lyrics are very fitting with the instrumental. The vocals are very well performed.

8. Last Call To Heaven - Another one of my favorites. This track features an amazingly melodic instrumental. The lyrics are amazingly written. The vocals are performed beautifully.

9. Where Is Your Savior - Another one that maybe my top favorite. This track has one of my favorite instrumentals on the album. The lyrics are beautifully written. The vocals mesh the instrumental and lyrics perfectly. Another massive standout track without a doubt.

10. Rocky - I'll be honest here, while this song is still really good it's not one of my favorites. However i really like the instrumental, It is another almost Rockabilly style. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals fit the instrumental very well.

11. Come On Love, Come On In - This song is my top favorite track without a doubt. The instrumental is my favorite off the entire album, Possibly my favorite instrumental The White Buffalo has ever recorded. The lyrics are beautiful and fit the instrumental perfectly. The vocals are flawlessly performed throughout the entire track especially that screaming note ate the end. This track opened my eyes even wider to the talent of The White Buffalo.

After hearing The White Buffalo's rendition of "House On The Rising Sun" on Sons Of Anarchy i knew this was an artist that was going places for sure. It is my opinion that this album is going to make his current fan base love him more, While leading so many more to the club. This was an album that i definately had to listen to numerous time to be able to find the words to even try to describe. I definately see The White Buffalo going to even bigger place in the future, Which i cannot wait to watch the journey unfold. I wish The White Buffalo all the best in the future and hope he get's everything he deserves.

Overall Rating: 10/10

Kottonmouth Kings - Krown Power

Genre: Psychedelic/Hip Hop/Punk Rock
Label: United Family Music/ Capital Records
Release: 8/28/2015
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01. Our City - This song is a very great open to this album. The instrumental is an interesting blend of Hip Hop with almost a Psychedelic Rock vibe. The vocals are incredibly performed by all members.

02. Kronitron - Featuring a much faster pace, This track is one of my personal favorites. The instrumental is a major upbeat style of Hip Hop. The vocals keep the pace of the beat perfectly. A standout track off the album.

03. Audio War - This track features more of a danceable instrumental. The vocal are very fitting to the instrumental. Another one of my personal favorites.

04. Permastone - This track features probably my favorite instrumental on the album. It has a perfect pace it is a slower upbeat (if that makes any sense). The vocals are performed amazingly.

05. Pump Up Da Bass (feat. Marlon Asher) - This is a massively chill song. The instrumental is a Hip Hop meets Reggae style. The Vocals are perfectly fitted to the instrument. Marlon Asher adds an awesome new level to the song.

06. Keep Movin (feat. Jahred of HED P.E.) - This track features a massively bass heavy beat. The Vocals are performed amazingly. Jahred brought this song to a whole new place. One of my personal favorites.

07. Sink Or Swim - This is a major standout for me. This song goes from a complete Punk song to a massive Hip Hop track back to punk rock. The instrumental goes from a full band punk style to a an very upbeat hip hop style. The vocals are extremely fitting to the instrumental.

08. Fill Your Cup (feat. Judge D) - This track features a Funky style instrumental. The vocals are perfectly performed all around. Another standout track.

09. Don't Feel Down (feat. Marlon Asher) - Another chill Reggae vibe filled track. The instrumental is a perfect blend of Reggae and Hip Hop. The vocals are very fitting to the instrumental. Marlon Asher once again brought the track in another direction.

10. TBH (feat. C4Mula) - This track features another bass heavy instrumental. The vocals are performed very well to the pace of  the instrumental. C4Mula added another level to the track.

11. Fuck Off (feat. Insane Clown Posse) - This track features a massively Old School vibe instrumental. The vocals are amazingly performed. Insane Clown Posse performed very well they fit the vibe of the track well. Another one my personal favorites.

12. Dope Thang - This track features a faster paced instrumental. The vocals are performed perfectly. This is another standout track.

13. Ganja Glow (feat. Marlon Asher) - This is my favorite of all the Marlon Asher features on the album. The instrumental has like a Reggae meets Hip Hop meets Dub vibe to it. The vocals are performed perfectly. Marlon Asher once again added so much to the track.

14. Good Time Zone (feat. Dogboy) - Another song perfect for just chilling to. The track features an awesome Reggae-ish slower paced instrumental. The vocals are very well performed. Dogboy added to the track very well. Another standout track.

15. Crack The Frame (feat. Chucky Chuck) - This track is up there on the list of my favorites. The instrumental is another bass heavy beat. The vocals are amazingly performed. Chucky Chuck brings the track to another level.

16. Life In The Kingdom - This track is another that possibly is my personal favorite. The instrumental is another perfectly paced beat. The vocals are amazingly performed. This song features some of my favorite KMK verses ever. Definately another standout track.

17. Mary Jane - Another very chill track, This song features a very catchy instrumental. The vocals are performed very well. Another one of my personal favorites.

18. Time (feat. Saint Dog) - This track closes the album perfectly. The instrumental is another on of my favorites from the album. The vocals are performed very well to the pace of the instrumental. Saint Dog adds another level to the track.

This album is the group's first on United Family Music, It shows that the group has a bright future on the label for sure. This album is easily one of my personal favorite KMK albums, It showcases the whole group perfectly.

Overall Rating: 9/10

Sublime With Rome - Sirens

Genre: Reggae/Rock/Punk
Release: July 17th 2015
Label: BMG Records
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1. Sirens (feat. The Dirty Heads) - An amazing opening track, This song showcases some major hip-hop influences. The instrumental is amazingly well written and performed. The vocals performed by Rome are amazing, The Dirty Heads out the cherry on top of an already all around great song. This song is a definite stand out track.

2. Wherever You Go - This song was the first single of the album, and personally i feel that was the smartest move the band could have made. This song really shows off the overall mood of the album. The instrumental is very much catchy, The vocals are amazingly performed.

3. Brazillia - This song is one of my personal favorites. The track showcases the entire bands incredible talent. The instrumental has one of the most Ska vibes i heard in a long time. The vocals fit the instrumental perfectly.

4. House Party - This track has the potential to be my favorite just because of the lyrics. The lyrics style really reminds me of old school Sublime (RIP Bradley). The instrumental is amazing, The vocals are very fitting to the vibe of the song.

5. Been Losing Sleep - Another one of my personal favorites. The instrumental is a pure chill reggae beat, The vocals are performed amazingly. This song is so catchy yet chill at the same time.

6. Promise Land Dub - Another chill/relaxing track, This song is pure reggae heaven. The instrumental is borderline perfection, The vocals are some of the best on the album.This is another one of my personal favorites and one of the biggest stand out tracks on the album.

7. Best Of Me - This track is more punk than reggae. The instrumental is incredible, The vocals are so fitting to the instrumental due to the distortion used. This track might be my personal favorite on the album.

8. Put Down Your Weapon - This track is amazingly complex. It starts out with a major rock instrumental that switches to a reggae-ish electronic. The vocals are amazingly performed. This is another stand out track.

9. Run And Hide - This track is the shortest track on the album. 1:15 of pure in your face punk. This is another track that might be my personal favorite. The instrumental is a heavier punk, The vocals are amazingly well done.

10. Skankin - Another major major ska vibe, This track is easily the most catchy/danceable track on the album. The instrumental is amazing, The vocals fit the instrumental perfectly. This is another stand out track.

11. Gasoline - Another one of my favorites, This song closes the album just as well as "Sirens" opened it. The instrumental is amazingly performed, The vocals are pure perfection. Another stand out track.

For me Sublime is a sacred band due to being one of the first bands played around me at a young age, So it really makes me happy that Sublime With Rome makes their own style of music. While there are major simularities (Of Course!) they are not just re-recording all the Bradley era music.

Overall Rating: 10/10

Like Tyrants - Despicable Feelings EP

Genre: Post Hardcore
Release: 5/16/2015
Label: Unsigned
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Leach - This song opens the album up so well. It starts off with a slow-building instrumental and picks up. The lyrics are amazingly written. The vocals are amazingly well done. The instrumental in my opinion takes the song to a whole new level.

Lost My Keys, Wound Up Here - This track is in the running for my personal favorite on the EP. The lyrics are beautifully written. The vocals are amazingly executed, The instrumental is amazingly written.

Jealousy - This track showcases the talent the band has. The instrumental is nearing perfect. The lyrics are very well written & the vocals are performed perfectly. This track is another track in the running for my favorite.

Ranch Wilder - This track is pure amazingness. The instrumental is so beautiful, The lyrics are so deep & meaningfull & The vocals are amazingly well done.

I feel that if these 4 songs say anything is that the band is getting ready for huge things coming soon. I know in the near future the band will be huge, They definitely have the talent to make it happen.

Overall Rating: 8/10

Eidola - Degeneraterra

Release: 5/5/2015
Genre: Progressive Rock
Label: Blue Swan Records
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Pseudomonarchia Daemonum - Short little intro track showcases what you can expect for the rest of the album. The instrumental slowly builds to a melodic yet chaotic beat. The lyrics are very fitting with the instrumental and are perfectly performed.

Omni: First Temple - This track picks up where the last track ended quite well. The instrumental is amazingly performed. The lyrics fit the instrumental perfectly. The vocals are beautifully performed.

The Comfort We Find In Our Vices - This track is one of my personal favorites on the album. The instrumental starts off slower but quickly picks up. The lyrics are amazing and are performed Very Well.

Humble Ledger (Gnostic States) - Another standout track for me. This track has a all around perfection vibe. The instrumental is softish, The lyrics are beautifully written and performed.

The Great Deception Of Marquis Marchosias - This track showcases the all around talent this band has. The instrumental is absolute badassery. The lyrics are very well written and performed.

Traversing Through The House Of Delphi - Another softish song, This track easily makes my personal favorites list. The instrumental is amazingly performed. The lyrics are pure beauty. The vocals are performed perfectly.

Contra: Second Temple - This track is another suspense builder. The instrumental is awesomely performed. The lyrics are very fitting with the instrumental. The vocals are performed beautifully.

Divide - In the running for my personal favorite, This track showcases what i love about music as a whole. This track shows off many sub-genres of rock which i really enjoyed, It has a rock/metal/punk/alternative vibe that peeked my interest. The instrumental is very well performed. The lyrics are beautifully written and performed.

Comprimise - Another standout track, This track is very melodic. The instrumental is boarderline perfection. The lyrics are very well written. The vocals are excellently performed.

To Know What's Real - This track is another personal favorite of mine. The instrumental is very well written and performed. The lyrics are very fitting to the instrumental. The vocals are performed very well.

The Purpose We Find In Our Voices - I feel this track is a long interlude. This track consists mostly a beautifully performed instrumental and some spoken-word vocals, This track is still very beautiful.

Omega: Third Temple - Probably the most entertaining song on the album, It is also probably the heaviest on the album. The instrumental is very heavy and melodic. The lyrics are extremely well written. The vocals are beautifully performed. This track might be my favorite on the album.

De Coelesti Hiearchi - This track closes the album perfectly. The instrumental is absolutely breath taking. The lyrics are beautifully written and performed.

I have to admit this was a hard album for me to review, Mostly because i primarily review based on one listen through. With this album i would start the songs over 3-4 times before skipping to the next one. I personally see nothing but greatness in this band. I feel completely honored to have been able to review this project. I wish the band nothing but the best in the future.

Overall Rating: 10/10

We Are The Union - Keep It Down EP

Release: 5/15/2015
Genre: Punk/Ska
Label: Paper + Plastick
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Call In Dead - This track is the perfect opening to a punk/ska album/EP. It has everything you can ask for in a ska song. The instrumental is catchy and the lyrics are well written and awesomely performed.

The Dreams That You Forgot - This track is the epitome of ska. The lyrics are awesomely written and performed. The instrumental reminds me of the feeling i got the first time i listened to Operation Ivy's self titled album. This track is one of my personal favorites.

My Whole Life Is A Dark Room  - This track showcases more of the punk genre. The instrumental is very fast paced and in your face. The lyrics are quite meaningful and are performed awesomely.

Burnout (Green Day Cover)  - I've personally never heard a Green Day cover i liked as much as the original until now. The instrumental is perfectly fitting to the lyrics. The vocals are quite amazing. This track might be my absolute favorite on the EP.

The Kings Of Chords - Another major ska song. This song is another standout track for me. The lyrics are quite punk rock sounding, which is great. The vocals are amazingly performed. The instrumental is very catchy and danceable.

Bury Me - This track closes the EP just as strong as "Call In Dead" opened it. The lyrics are amazing and are performed beautifully. The instrumental is awesomely written and performed.

Upon listening to this EP all i can think is come on Ska Revival!!! This band makes me love ska music just as much as i did growing up. This EP permanently placed We Are The Union in my list of artists to look out for.

Overall Rating: 8/10

They Will Fall - On The Depths Of Depravity

Genre: Christian Metalcore
Release: 5/10/2015
Label: Unsigned
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Preface - This track is so much more then just an intro track, This track is 4:09 of beautifully performed metalcore. The track starts off with a melodic instrumental, Then it picks up with some amazingly written lyrics performed beautifully.

Bloodguilt - Easily my favorite track on the album. This track showcases everything I love about metalcore, Extremely well performed instrumental with verses of lyrics awesomely well written. The unclean vocals are pure badass-ness and the clean vocals are pure beauty.

Of Youth - 4:22 of pure in your face awesomeness. This track picks up where "Bloodguilt" ended perfectly. The vocals are performed amazingly over another kickass instrumental. This track is another personal favorite.

In (Sin)Cerity - The instrumental on this track is one of my favorites on the album, The vocals are amazing too, but you can't help but head bang to the instrumental itself. This song showcases more clean vocals, which is nice considering how meaningful the lyrics are.

Dark Grave  - Another massive metalcore anthem. The lyrics are performed amazingly over a perfectly written and performed instrumental. This track is runner-up for my personal favorite track without a doubt.

Facade - I love how the instrumental builds in the opening of this track. The lyrics are beautiful and are almost melodically performed. The instrumental is amazing and fits with the lyrics perfectly.

Intervention - Another pure headbanger, This track is complete badassery. The lyrics are extremely well written and beautifully performed. The instrumental is very melodic yet chaotic at the same time.

Final Words (Instrumental) - An instrumental interlude track that just builds til it concludes and plays into the next track.

Detachment - This track picks up perfectly where "Final Words" ended. The instrumental is very melodically hard-hitting. The lyrics are beautifully written and performed. Another major stand out track.

Bind My Wandering Heart to Thee - A very melodic and softer track that slow builds and becomes heavier. The lyrics are amazingly written and performed. This track is the perfect conclusion to this album.

All in all this album is extremely entertaining to listen to. The album is a very good look into the future of this band. Upon listening to the album I now expect great things from this band.

Overall Rating: 8.5/10