2008

VARIOUS ARTISTS
Lost Boys - The Tribe Soundtrack
Artist's Addiction Records 2008

"A sampling of modern rock artists that would be better enjoyed when heard in conjunction with the actual movie"

--George Dionne

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HYPATIA LAKE
Angels and Demons, Space and Time
Reverb Records 2008

"A diverse pallet of songs that may cause drowsiness. Do not operate heavy machinery while listening. I prefer Hypatia Lee instead."

--George Dionne

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TOTIMOSHI
Milagrosa
Volcom Entertainment 2008

"Evil and melancholy hard rock whose production makes it sound like the world's best demo."

--George Dionne

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THE STATION
Speed of Sound: Live at Marly's
The Station Music 2008

"15+ minute jam sessions times 12; full of classic blues guitar and rock sensibilities."

--George Dionne

Official Site

TOBY KEITH
35 Biggest Hits
2008

"Toby Keith is a man's man and country music's rockstar. These 35 tracks will turn any rock fan a little bit country."

--George Dionne

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NINE INCH NAILS
Ghosts I-IV
Nothing Records 2008

"Classic Trent Reznor indugence and quirkiness at it's unrestrained best"

--George Dionne

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MOONSPELL
Night Eternal
SPV Records 2008

"Brooding hardcore and death metal converge in a epic battle highlighted by moving orchestral elements."

--George Dionne

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YOUR HIGHNESS ELECTRIC
The Grand Hooded Phantom
Longhair Illuminati 2008

"70s British underground with a touch of Jane's Addition makes this album an underground addiction"

--George Dionne

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ELUVEITIE
Slania
Nuclear Blast Records 2008

"I don't know if Lord of the Rings fans should be afraid or happy that celtic music has invaded the death metal realm."

--George Dionne

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ELECTROCUTE
On The Beat EP
Kobalt Records 2008

"If (current) Madonna were a video game soundtrack fan, this is what her music would sound like; but this danceable EP is just a bit too CUTE for Rock Is Life."

--George Dionne

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DOMINICI
O3: A Trilogy - Part 3
Inside Out Music 2008

"A progressive melodic metal affair in which the songs sometimes go on for a bit too long."

Review: Dominici - 03: A Trilogy - Part 2

--George Dionne

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THE UNDERNEATH
Moon Flower
J Shock 2008

"Straight-up hard rock that could have been better had it been in English rather than Japanese."

--George Dionne

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D'ESPAIRS RAY
Mirror
J Shock 2008

"Although still in Japanese, much more intense and emotionally moving than their lablemater's latest. "

--George Dionne

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PLAYRADIOPLAY
Texas
Island Records 2008

"The state didn't exactly produce a great leader, but the experimential and heavily melodic album delivers what the people need."

--George Dionne

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ANEW REVOLUTION
Rise
Koch Records 2008

"Just when metal was starting to get boring again, Anew Revolution comes along and gives it a good swift kick in the ass."

--George Dionne

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CRASH ROMEO
Gave Me the Clap
Trustkill Records 2008

"Another nauseating trip on the emo-go-round"

--George Dionne

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U.D.O.
Mastercutor
AFM Records 2007

"Heavy metal flows through the former Accept frontman's blood. Nearly 30 years and no signs of slowing down."

--George Dionne

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MARC COHN
The Very Best of Marc Cohn
Rhino Records 2006

"While he may not be as prolific as his fans might hope for, this collection showcases exactly why he is considered such a gifted songwriter."

-- Jay Roberts

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FARMER'S MARKET
Surfin' USSR
Ipecac Records 2008

"I can’t imagine any one that would like this accordion and oboe garbage; unless of course you lived on a small Russian farm 100 years ago."

-- George Dionne

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DAMEMAS
Let Your Tape Rock
Partmine Records 2007

"Raw and energetic post-punk fury."

-- George Dionne

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THE CODEX
S/T
Frontiers Records 2007

"Not even former Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist Mark Boals can prevent this album from wallowing in melodic rock mediocrity."

-- George Dionne

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HEART OF THE SUN
S/T
Nightmare Records 2007

"Polish up the vocals a bit and you could have the next Fates Warning or Dream Theater."

-- George Dionne

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-ITIS
Exit 420
Hat Light Records 2007

"Some people need to get off the bong and grow up."

-- George Dionne

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NEW ENGLAND
Greatest Hits Live
MVD Entertainment Group 2007

"The album has mediocre sound quality with mediocre late 70’s early 80’s rock and roll. If you lack the truly outstanding in each of those two facets, what’s the point?"

-- Jay Roberts

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LIZZY BORDEN
Appointment with the Devil
Metal Blade Records 2007

"The bay area thrash metal of Lizzy Borden is back, and it’s like he’s never left."

--George Dionne

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GEORGE STRAIT
22 More Hits
MCA Nashville 2007

"I can't believe this mundane cowboy has a second CD of hits, and I can’t believe it was sent to us."

--George Dionne

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SEVEN TEARS
In Every Frozen Tear
Frontiers Records 2007

"By-the-numbers melodic rock with no surprises or stand-outs."

--George Dionne

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