Give Up The Ghost

What a difference a name makes. By now you’ve all heard the stories of why this band no longer goes by the name American Nightmare so I won’t bore you with the details. I use to be one of those American Nightmare haters. But all that has changed, my friends. What I found the most annoying before was Wes’ voice. To me, it seems, as if he’s gotten a little more control of his scream. Some may say that it’s running along the lines of the today’s typical hardcore singers/screamers. I tend to think it’s made him and the band a stronger, more focused unit. And you can actually understand some of the lyrics this time around. Another thing that I’ve noticed is the addition of more pronounced melodies in the music while still managing to retain its hardcore elements ie. the breakdown. GUTG’s new approach has made a fan out of the most ardent non-believer…me. (equal vision)

This ain’t c...rap; it’s Strong Island North Shore dope! Nice raw beats and some 'back to basics' that although some will say it’s a Beastie rip off, kids better know everyone else has ripped off everyone else and in most cases with no talent so stop calling out nothing. There has been no invention, only re-invention. Even if it were a rip off they would be the first to do it, so that in it self, in this day and age, is original. Is the fact they are white and 3 an artistic similarity? Hideous Hesta and the girls here have much talent and the likes of the Roots and De La Soul were some of the first to recognize if I got my story straight. Young kids and especially young girls are probably not as down with the Beasties as some would think anyway, those dudes are like 40 now no matter how much respect do. Even if somewhere in the groups formation the simile was dropped, it is still original and done so well, so fuck yeah; but if that’s all you think you hear you are missing out on some young women that will play roles in lives. Peace to LI. Strong Island in full and total effect! (columbia)

Thirteenth Step

Enveloping the listener with a luscious blend of sultry vocals and ambient instrumentation, A Perfect Circle has achieved a perfect balance with their new release. Whatever, this record is fresh. “hirteenth Step is definitely a “vibier” affair, in contrast to the more song oriented Mer de Noms, but all of the elements that make Maynard, and A Perfect Circle beyond reproach are plainly evident in this new slab of musical brilliance. (virgin)

Tour 7"

The rules are different for dead men! Check the Live C-RAP section for the show we hit. (tortuga)