Michael Lello

Reviews

The 69 Eyes: Back in Blood

Finnish vampire rockers' new effort is an album that should find fans beyond the Helsinki undead community. [17 November 2009]

Colbie Caillat: Breakthrough

"Bubbly" singer avoids sophomore slump by sticking to her strengths: a pretty, nuanced voice and songs about boys and empowerment. [24 September 2009]

Drug Rug: Paint the Fence Invisible

On Paint the Fence Invisible, Drug Rug shows that the new psych movement is running out of ideas. [29 July 2009]

The Greencards: Fascination

The Greencards balance their progressive acoustic approach with admirable songwriting and appropriate arrangements. [25 June 2009]

Lewis & Clarke: Light Time

On 12-inch vinyl EP, Lewis & Clarke transcends chamber folk genre, crafting a timeless, cathartic song cycle that demands to be heard -- and heeded. [10 June 2009]

And the Moneynotes: On the Town, on the Vine

After last year’s LP main course, this is a tasty mid-meal palate cleanser of straightforward garage rock and quirky swing tunes that whets the appetite for more And the Moneynotes treats. [8 June 2009]