Category Archives: 2) Album Reviews etc

Reviewed for www.7bitarcade.com   This collaboration by Verve Records of thirteen jazz classics – remixed by some of the latest DJ’s and producers – is an inconsistent effort to bring old classics back to life with a new direction. The … Continue reading →

Having worked with the likes of Cinematic Orchestra, Bonobo and with links to Ninja Tunes (a label more associated with electronic and breakbeat DJ’s than acoustic acts) I wasn’t sure what to expect from this release so what I found … Continue reading →

As was to be expected, this release isn’t for the faint hearted with Salisbury based Castellan unleashing their assault on the hardcore world with a two track EP that’s as in your face as their live performances. The first half … Continue reading →

So the East Town Pirates are back with their second instalment of dirty rock n roll, and for those of you that think bands often struggle with that difficult second album then look no further than Seven Seas of Sin … Continue reading →

Written by Mr Teeth for 7bitarcade: http://www.7bitarcade.com/music/article/album-review-mile-me-deaf-brando/ Whilst performing with Killed by 9V Batteries and Sex Jams, Austrian singer/guitarist Wolfgang Mostl has built up an impressive collection of home recordings under the band name of Mile Me Deaf, and the … Continue reading →

Written by Mr Teeth for 7bitarcade: http://www.7bitarcade.com/music/article/gogol-bordello-pura-vida-conspiracy/ It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly fifteen years since Gogol Bordello came onto the scene with what was then considered a slightly novelty tune in “Start Wearing Purple”, however on the back … Continue reading →

Possibly the most hotly anticipated album of the year, or most certainly within the metal community, Black Sabbath managed to make it out of the studio alive and have unleashed the album “13” into the world, but as the thank … Continue reading →

Having seen B of the Bang live a number of times in recent years it was surprisingly only a few weeks ago that I finally purchased the debut release “Beginning Middle End“, so it was a pleasant bonus to hear … Continue reading →

The term supergroup seems to be used the moment any members of two or more seminal bands collaborate, and as such the hype behind this release was always going to be huge – a recording which has come about from … Continue reading →

If you’re into sleazy rock n roll such as Hanoi Rocks, Backyard Babies or Dogs D’amour, then check out this self-titled release from Ipswich’s East Town Pirates – an album filled with good ole drinking tunes that will make you … Continue reading →