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Iona released their self-titled album in 1990 and went on to released six more studio albums and four live albums before finally disbanding in the mid 2010s. Iona’s sound was a mixture of traditional Irish folk instruments and vocals, along with more traditional rock instruments. Continue reading Iona: Celtic Progressive Rock
What really makes the covers of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes special – they make the song work for the covers, and vice versa. So many cover songs are either forced into a genre, or the band forces themselves into the genre of the song. Continue reading Me First and the Gimme Gimmes – Punk Covers for All!
The internet claims that Nickelback sucks. But do they really? I listen to several tracks to see Continue reading I Listen to Nickelback So You Don’t Have to
In which I explore the Polyphonic Spree, a massive, 20+ member group from Dallas, Texas. With instruments ranging from harps, to guitars,flutes, to brass – and even a mini choir, their music might be considered best as Choral orchestral rock. Continue reading Reach For the Sun With the Polyphonic Spree
Over the Rhine has always held a special place in my heart. While there have been times when I didn’t listen to their music much, there have been also been times when I listened to them almost exclusively. Right now, Continue reading Over the Rhine – What a Beautiful Piece of Heartache.