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Adrian Borland & the Citizens - Alexandria

Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Year Released: 1989 Rating: B+ Recommended For Listeners of: R.E.M., The Sound, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Replacements, XTC, Elvis Costello, Joy Division, Interpol, Editors, Psychedelic Furs, Cure, Dire Straits, U2, The Chameleons, Dream Syndicate, Mighty Lemon Drops, The Conells, Grant Lee Buffalo, 1000 Maniacs, The Housmartins, The Smiths, Ian McCulloch, Robert Forster, Grant Mclennan, The Go-Betweens . Alexandria The Sound were certainly one of the bands from the post punk era that never really got the recognition they deserved. Their leader Adrian Borland released five solo albums after their split in 1988. First together with his backing band The Citizens, then on his own. Following up the music produced by The Sound was no easy feat, but Borland managed to deliver a fine debut in "Alexandria". He not only proved he was an accomplished songwriter but one capable of delivering accessible songs.The public never really took notice. Sadly, he committed suicide in London in the middle of the recording session for his solo album "Harmony & Destruction". Since 1987 he battled with depression and he fought to the very end. Alexandria is a mellow record in comparison to his previous work with The Sound. Passionate and intense it reveals much about the man behind the songs. Sometimes with an almost jangly feel, it feels joyous and optimistic yet at times moody and dramatic. Borland uses his voice really well on this record as it plays a large part in carrying the songs. He creates joy, hope and hurt as the songs compel him to do. His experience as a musician is clear as the music behind the songs has a sophisticated and mature feel.
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Bethany Curve - Gold

Written by The Architect
Monday, 04 February 2008
Year Released: 2006 Rating: B Recommended For Listeners of: My Bloody Valentine, The Autumns, Sonic Youth, Mogwai, Slowdive, Adorable, Ride, Catherine Wheel, Jesus and Mary Chain, Moose, Explosions In The Sky, Mono, The American Dollar, God Is An Astronaut, Lush, This Will Destroy You, Curve, The Cranes, Swervedriver, Isis, Pelican, Chapterhouse, lovesliescrushing, Love Spirals Downwards, Bethany Curve - Gold Gold is by far one of the better shoegazer records released in the late 90s. A genre which was virtually buried by then. These survivors held on to the flame and delivered a complex, "brutal" collection of noise and melody in the form of "Gold". Bethany Curve formed in 1994 out of Santa Cruz, California. The band consists of Richard Millang (vocals/guitar), Nathan Guevara (guitar), and David MacWha (drums). With Gold they continue to deliver interesting twists and turns in a music style known for repetition and slow builds. One of the hightlights of the album is the sound of the drums, which have been tuned to give the backend an almost tribal organic feel. The beats are bouncy yet raw and heavy in the mix. Another feature is the guitar work,which is pushing the use of effects to the limits.
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Gersey - No Satellites

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Tuesday, 29 January 2008
Year Released: 2006 Rating: B+ Recommended For Listeners of: Interpol, Joy Division, Editors, Psychedelic Furs, Slowdive, Adorable ,Pale Saints, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Cure, U2, Catherine Wheel, Jesus and Mary Chain, The Chameleons, Sonic Youth No Satellites Fairly unknown outside of Australia Gersey is a Melbourne based 5-piece, influenced by the shoegazer sound of the early 90s and post punk's vivid past. The band is comprised of Craig Jackson (vocals, bass), Daryl Bradie (guitar), Matt Davis (guitar), Danny Tulen (drums) and Drew Pearse (keyboards). No Satellites is third full length from Gersey having been around since 1997. They took four years to follow up their second album, with No Satellites. After a false start - including a cancelled recording session with producer Wayne Connolly, the group finally entered the studio with Dean Turner. Tim Whitten - who has worked previously with The Clouds, Underground Lovers and more recently, Gaslight Radio and 78 Saab - mixed the album. "No Satellites" is collection melodic and polished guitar driven tracks in the mold of modern post punkers Interpol and Editors. It is mixture of some of the finest alternative music from the past 25 years. U2, The Chameleons, Psychedelic Furs, Joy Division, My Bloody Valentine, Ride and Catherine Wheel all come to mind when listening to this record.
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