by Jason's Jukebox | Jul 31, 2012 | Adventures in Record Reviews
“Harakiri: ritual suicide by cutting the abdomen: it is called seppuku by the Japanese, and was practiced by high-ranking Japanese of the military class in lieu of execution or to avoid disgrace” Good old Serj stays true to himself on his latest solo...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jul 24, 2012 | Adventures in Record Reviews
The Extended Play format (aka EP) is a largely a curiosity item. It can be a way for an artist to get songs out there that didn’t fit into the current album they are promoting. It can also be a way for an artist to get songs out there that aren’t up to the...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jul 15, 2012 | Adventures in Record Reviews
A band that bears a clear-cut influence from past bands can spark all sorts of silly hipster arguments. Like post punk? Joy Division, The Chameleons, PIL, etc…may be OK to say that you love. Get into the post punk revival scene of the early 00’s though,...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jul 9, 2012 | Adventures in Record Reviews
For every stunning electronic based track featuring haunting and emotional vocals (think of the highlights from Air or Moby) there are an equal amount of tracks that seemed to have good intentions, but wandered off into pure cheese (think of the lowlights from Air or...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jun 26, 2012 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Driving to the Jersey shore, school out for summer. Radio blasting (do you remember rock n roll radio?) “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” by The Smashing Pumpkins. Cruising the streets of Philadelphia with the sun beating down, looking for something to do...
by Jason's Jukebox | Jun 18, 2012 | Adventures in Record Reviews
Toe Rag Studios in London, England got its start in the early 1990’s and quickly made its name as the go to source for bands / musicians looking to use analog equipment. One of the founders was Liam Watson, a one time member of the ever revolving cast of...
