Kevin P. Davis

Reviews

Blanket Music: The Love/Love Translation

Well-meaning double record from Portland quartet recalls Belle and Sebastian and fails to shine through its lo-fi film. [8 June 2006]

American Princes: Less and Less

It's always nice to make new friends. The American Princes let their guard down and kill us with kindness. [10 May 2006]

Mogwai: Mr. Beast

In which Mogwai retain all their charm while still eating you alive. [4 May 2006]

Taylor Hollingsworth: Tragic City

Duke Jupiter for the MySpace generation. [28 April 2006]

Dogme 95: The Reagle Beagle

Chicago based songwriter Nick Wright goes a-sailin' with Charles Darwin. No, literally, he does. [3 April 2006]

Luis Mario Ochoa & Friends: Cimarron

Don't know much about Cuban jazz? Join the club. And buy this record. [7 March 2006]

Marley’s Ghost: Spooked

I didn't know the guy, but my guess is that your grandpa probably would have loved this record. [23 February 2006]

Gamble Brothers Band: Continuator

Memphis may be alive, but so are plants. The Gamble Brothers take a forgettable stroll through the Memphis bar-band tradition. [22 February 2006]

Moreau: Nova Scotia

Have you ever wondered what it's like to use an entire stick of butter on one piece of toast? Moreau explore this delicacy and others on their latest. [10 February 2006]

Bob Dylan: Live at the Gaslight 1962

Counter-culture prophet, or corporate shill? Aww, who cares, as long as the music still reflects the passion and power that made the man famous? [3 February 2006]

Fra Lippo Lippi: Songs

CD re-release of super-dated 1986 gloom-pop record with bonus tracks. Be sure to keep your Prozac handy. [30 January 2006]