(A quick recap of some of the best songs from albums I reviewed in the month of February [or heard and will soon review].)
"Isis Unveiled" by ...And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead
I hope to post my review for this band's new album, The Century of Self, later this week. But one thing it certainly has going for it is the epic "Isis Unveiled", possibly one of the best songs they've recorded in years despite the fact that it's a little Muse-ish.
"New Africas pt. 2" by Buraka Som Sistema
A bit of a departure from the rest of the album, yes, but this darker, dub-inspired track was just what Black Diamond needed to save it from rave music monotony. The album was okay as is, but it might've been better with a few more songs of this style.
"Gutter Tactics" by Dälek
The title track was easily DJ Oktopus' greatest achievement on their recent album, Gutter Tactics. Imagine a rap remix of a Sunn O))) song, and then imagine that it doesn't suck, and you more or less have "Gutter Tactics".
"The Beacon" by Ocean
Thirty-five minutes of completely suffocating doom that actually maintains the listeners interest pretty well. The female vocals add a nice, delecate touch to the otherwise brutal atmosphere.
(excerpt)
"Àcido Fincado" by Os Haxixens
Certainly anyone who doubted the possibility of rocking-the-fuck-out with an organ and tambourine will stand corrected after one listen to this song by Brazilian garage rock band Os Haxixens. I'm still working on the review for this one, but the preliminary consensus is on the positive side.
I hope to post my review for this band's new album, The Century of Self, later this week. But one thing it certainly has going for it is the epic "Isis Unveiled", possibly one of the best songs they've recorded in years despite the fact that it's a little Muse-ish.
"New Africas pt. 2" by Buraka Som Sistema
A bit of a departure from the rest of the album, yes, but this darker, dub-inspired track was just what Black Diamond needed to save it from rave music monotony. The album was okay as is, but it might've been better with a few more songs of this style.
"Gutter Tactics" by Dälek
The title track was easily DJ Oktopus' greatest achievement on their recent album, Gutter Tactics. Imagine a rap remix of a Sunn O))) song, and then imagine that it doesn't suck, and you more or less have "Gutter Tactics".
"The Beacon" by Ocean
Thirty-five minutes of completely suffocating doom that actually maintains the listeners interest pretty well. The female vocals add a nice, delecate touch to the otherwise brutal atmosphere.
(excerpt)
"Àcido Fincado" by Os Haxixens
Certainly anyone who doubted the possibility of rocking-the-fuck-out with an organ and tambourine will stand corrected after one listen to this song by Brazilian garage rock band Os Haxixens. I'm still working on the review for this one, but the preliminary consensus is on the positive side.
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