Icepick – 2006 – Violent Epiphany
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Icepick
Title: Violent Epiphany
Label: Stillborn
Released: Apr 18, 2006
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Devotion Measures Strength
#Bitter Twisted Memory
#Tomorrow Is Not A Promise
#Violent Epiphany
#Creations Of Chaos
#With One Ideal
#Show Of Force
#This Can Never Be Undone
#Nothing Without Loyalty
#Real Recognizes Real
#Onward To Victory
#Born To Crush You
Review:
Jamey Jasta’s long-time-running side project with Danny Diablo (of Skarhead) finally saw a release in 2006. This is about as hardcore as it gets, and the album even has a couple of guest spots from Ice-T, Al Barr (from Dropkick Murphy’s) and others.
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Pearl Jam – 2010 – Buffalo, NY 05-10-2010
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Pearl Jam
Title: Buffalo, NY 05-10-2010
Label: Self Released
Released: May 10, 2010
Packaging: Cardboard
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Unthought Known
#Severed Hand
#Animal
#The Fixer
#Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town
#No Way
#Given To Fly
#Light Years
#Even Flow
#Amongst The Waves
#Unemployable
#Grievance
#Not For You
#Got Some
#Do The Evolution
#Wasted Reprise
#Better Man ~ Save It For Later
#Encore Break 1
#Just Breathe
#Fatal
#Last Kiss
#Spin The Black Circle
#Rearviewmirror
#Encore Break 2
#Once
#Alive
#Fuckin Up
#Yellow Ledbetter
Review:
The “official bootleg” of the Buffalo PJ show I attended. You can see my review of the show here, which should pretty much be the review of the CD. Another excellent show for the WNY faithful.
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The Doyle Brothers – 2010 – Two Bros, One Box
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: The Doyle Brothers
Title: Two Bros, One Box
Label: Rhapsody / Electric Canvas
Released: May 21, 2010
Packaging: Cardboard Sleeve
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Dream Lover
#Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You
#Happy Together
#The Way You Look Tonight
#Rock With You
#California Dreamin
#Summertime (Doin Time)
Review:
The brothers behind More Than Me put out their own acoustic disc of fun summertime covers. Dare you not to smile while listening!
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Tonic – 2010 – Tonic
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Tonic
Title: Tonic
Label: 429
Released: May 4, 2010
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Release Me
#Daffodil
#I Want It To Be
#Send A Message
#Bigger Than Both
#Nothing Is Everything
#Feel It Now
#Where Do I Fit
#Resolve
#Precious Little Bird
#Torn To Pieces
#She Goes Down
Review:
It’s been 8 years since new music from Tonic (three since Emerson Hart’s solo album), and it’s kinda like they never left. Still displaying the signature Tonic sound.
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Nonpoint – 2010 – Miracle
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Nonpoint
Title: Miracle
Label: 954 / Rocket Science
Released: May 4, 2010
Packaging: Cardboard
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Shadow
#Miracle
#Crazy
#Frontlines
#Looking Away
#Electricity
#What You’ve Got For Me
#Throwing Stones
#5 Minutes Alone
#What I’ve Become
#Dangerous Waters
#Lucky #13
Review:
This is the first Nonpoint album following the departure of original guitar Andy Goldman, and the debut of his replacement Zach Broderick, and as one would expect, the sound changed a little bit. How much of that is Zach, and how much of that is Greg Tribbett and Chad Gray of Mudvayne producing the album is probably up for debate. This one seems a little slicker and a touch less “punchy”, if you will, than previous albums. I don’t think that’s necessarily bad though. Broderick brings a different vibe, actual guitar solos in a couple places, and while the album seems to lull in places, there are enough standout moments that make this album pretty good. Shadow, Miracle, What You’ve Got For Me, and Lucky #13 are highlights for me. At the end of the day, it’s Nonpoint, and it rocks.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the unique packaging the CD came in. It’s like a big folded pop-up book-like contraption that unfurls to one big die-cut sheet. Pretty interesting, and I’m glad I usually only take the CD out once to rip it, because it’s a pain to re-fold!
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Godsmack – 2010 – The Oracle
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Godsmack
Title: The Oracle
Label: Universal Republic
Released: May 4, 2010
Packaging: Digipack
Pack-in DVD DVD Included
Release Type: Deluxe Edition
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Cryin’ Like A Bitch
#Saints and Sinners
#War And Peace
#Love-Hate-Sex-Pain
#What If’
#Devils Swing
#Good Day To Die
#Forever Shamed
#Shadow Of A Soul
#The Oracle
Review:
Godsmack’s fifth album is a return of sorts to the “old” Godsmack, inasmuch as these tunes just flat-out rock, without a lot of deviation into different styles. (There’s nothing even remotely like “Shine Down” on this one.) If you like them, you’ll love this. If you don’t, there isn’t much here that’s going to sway you (Funny, I said the same thing about IV!). It’s solid, it brings the goods, and should make the fans happy.
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Tags: 2010, Deluxe Edition, Digipack, DVD Included, Godsmack, Universal Republic
Deftones – 2010 – Diamond Eyes
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Deftones
Title: Diamond Eyes
Label: Reprise
Released: May 4, 2010
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Diamond Eyes
#Royal
#Cmnd~Ctrl
#You’ve Seen The Butcher
#Beauty School
#Prince
#Rocket Skates
#Sextape
#Risk
#976-Evil
#This Place Is Death
Review:
This album leaked about a month or so before it was actually released, and spread like wildfire all over the internet due to the excited anticipation for it. Judging from everyone else’s reactions, no one was disappointed. I grabbed the leak as well, and I think this album is fantastic. Easily their best work since White Pony (and I really enjoyed Saturday Night Wrist), this one has a little bit of everything that makes the Deftones the Deftones. Rocking out with songs like CMND/CTRL and Rocket Skates, more atmospheric stuff with You’ve Seen The Butcher and Beauty School, and stuff in-between. Just a great listen all the way through from the first song to the last.
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Tesla – 2007 – Real to Reel, Vol. 2
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Tesla
Title: Real to Reel, Vol. 2
Label: Tesla Electric Company
Released: Sep 25, 2007
Packaging: Digipack
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#All The Young Dudes
#Make It Last
#Shooting Star
#Not Fragile
#Street Fighting Man
#It Is My Body
#I Want To Take You Higher
#Do You Feel Like We Do
#Beer Drinkers And Hellraisers
#Seasons Of Wither
#Saturday Night Special
#War Pigs
Review:
Tesla did a big double-disc set of covers after the touring cycle for Into The Now. They picked a bunch of late 60’s and early 70’s tunes that they liked, and put the first disc out for purchase, while the second disc was initially only available at Tesla concerts. After the tour was over they released the 2nd disc for general sale as well. The packaging was designed to hold both discs, and the artwork makes the whole thing look like a reel-to-reel tape machine. Pretty nifty!
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Tesla – 2007 – Real to Reel
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Tesla
Title: Real to Reel
Label: Tesla Electric Company
Released: Jun 5, 2007
Packaging: Digipack
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Space Truckin’
#Walk Away
#Hand Me Down World
#Bad Reputation
#Thank You
#I’ve Got A Feeling
#Day Of The Eagle
#Ball Of Confusion
#Rock Bottom
#Stealin’
#Bell Bottom Blues
#Honky Tonk Women
#Dear Mr. Fantasy
Review:
Tesla did a big double-disc set of covers after the touring cycle for Into The Now. They picked a bunch of late 60’s and early 70’s tunes that they liked, and put the first disc out for purchase, while the second disc was initially only available at Tesla concerts. After the tour was over they released the 2nd disc for general sale as well. The packaging was designed to hold both discs, and the artwork makes the whole thing look like a reel-to-reel tape machine. Pretty nifty!
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Tags: 2007, Digipack, Standard, Tesla, Tesla Electric Company
Hinder – 2008 – Take It to the Limit
By Eric | December 23, 2013 1:00 am
Artist: Hinder
Title: Take It to the Limit
Label: Universal Republic
Released: Nov 4, 2008
Packaging: Jewel Case
Pack-in DVD
Release Type: Standard
Autographed
Tracklist:
#Use Me
#Loaded and Alone
#Last Kiss Goodbye
#Up All Night
#Without You
#Take It To The Limit
#The Best is Yet to Come
#Heaven Sent
#Thing For You
#Lost In The Sun
#Far From Home
Review:
More cheezy butt-rock goodness.
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