by Jason's Jukebox | Feb 12, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The Flaming Lips have never failed to baffle, confound, delight, frustrate, and inspire me. I initially wrote them off as “alternative light” in the early 90’s in the wake of their hit single She Don’t Use Jelly (snobby hipster alert). As it...
by Jason's Jukebox | Feb 5, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The DeRellas hail from London, England and are reminiscent of the class of ’77 sound of punk. Instantly memorable – the songs are fast, furious, and instant classics. The band returns with a mini album recorded in the wake of some lineup changes, and is...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jan 26, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Nutopians duo return with a stunning EP as a teaser for the upcoming full length. Led by Father / Son duo Ian and Phil Jackson, the band have forged their own path of stunning post punk tunes. A short 3 track primer, the Claustrophobia EP is a masterful release that...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jan 15, 2017 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Less than 18 months after the debut album Endless Sea from The Red-Sided Garter Snakes comes the follow-up Blue Lake. What began as John Lever’s project designed as a catharsis in the wake of his split from Chameleonsvox has become something special in its own...
by Jason's Jukebox | Dec 7, 2016 | Adventures in Record Reviews
EP Two continues the return of Paul Draper, formerly the lead singer for Britpop outsiders, Mansun. As with EP One, the quality offerings continue, whetting the appetite for Draper’s upcoming full length, Spooky Action. Many years ago I saw Mansun open for The...
by Jason's Jukebox | Oct 30, 2016 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Seems like just a year ago I was listening to the debut album by The Lovely Intangibles. Actually, it has been just over a year since the band’s debut Tomorrow Is Never was released to great acclaim (including by yours truly). The band features 3/5 members of...
