77Klash — Code for the Streets EP

Posted by Tracy Sigler, May 7, 2008 2:31 pm - Permalink   
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77Klash -- Code for the Streets EP

77Klash update. Thanks to Isla for the info. The Code for the Streets EP is available now. Download the single “Mad Again” for free from RCRD LBL. Buy the EP at iTunes or Turntable Lab.

Wyclef Jean — Carnival II (Memoirs of an Immigrant)

Posted by Tracy Sigler, November 6, 2007 12:00 am - Permalink   
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Wyclef Jean -- Carnival II (Memoirs of an Immigrant)

New Wyclef Jean coming out next month, Carnival II (Memoirs of an Immigrant), December 4 to be precise. This single “Riot” is intense, with more riffs and breaks than most albums. And if you can believe this, it features Serj Tankian (System of a Down)… rapping. Listen to it.

Wyclef.com

Deftones — Hole in the Earth

Posted by Tracy Sigler, October 8, 2006 2:05 pm - Permalink   
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Deftones -- Hole in the Earth

Thanks to Andrew for turning me on to this new single from Deftones. (Feels like there should be a “The” there…) “Hole in the Earth” has a more free, loose sound than some of their earlier work, but somehow at the same time it sounds more refined. I’m sure long-time Deftones fans will dig it. The big layered sound, Chino Moreno’s breathy vocals, and the usual Deftones vibe of melancholy are all in there. But that “Hole” groove feels bigger, and attracts. I’m guessing it will attract a lot of new fans.

The full album, Saturday Night Wrist, comes out October, 31.

Priestess — Hello Master

Posted by Tracy Sigler, May 19, 2006 9:34 pm - Permalink   
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Priestess -- Hello Master

  • Artist: Priestess
  • Title: Hello Master
  • Year: 2006
  • Format: MP3
  • Rating (1-10): 8
  • Owner: Tracy
  • Acquired: On the Interweb.
  • Keeper: Yes

Thanks to JT for turning me on to Priestess. This site is named after a Judas Priest song. So, odds are if the band name has “Priest” in it and the sound is heavy I’m gonna like it.

One thing that’s great about “Hello Master” is that Priestess manage to throw down the heavy riffs, change-ups, and the occassional tricky time signature without turning every song into a multi-movement jamfest. Tons of hooks will keep your feet tapping. The single “Lay Down” is probably my favorite. It’s perfectly short at barely three minutes with a great snaky guitar riff. Tidy, and rocking.

Their sound reminds me of Sugartooth, but with better vocals. And maybe a little Raging Slab or even Kyuss in there, but not nearly as weird. Priestess is definitely more pop than those those bands, but pop and heavy riffing ain’t a bad mix. I’m excited to hear something new and heavy without the usual lame Cookie Monster vocals. Frontman Mikey Heppner can actually sing!

Check out the official Priestess site to hear some of their music.

That’s right Keith, I downloaded this album.