add up to something rather deadly, like a seventies-era gym class gone somehow horribly wrong. Or maybe horribly right." -- Skyscraper "Calisthenics become repetitive exercises of sonic torture as the sweaty duo engages in musical drills designed to sap the energy of even the most fit and healthy listener." -- Dusted On Athletic Automaton's second full-length album, A Journey Through Roman's Empire, the band devolves without diminishing. Songs and instrumentation have been reduced to key components, stripped bare of pretense until only the core remains, evaporating the distance between listener and band. This is minimalism set on heavy and trance gone sour. While deceptively simple and repetitive, the music is...  (less)

with Steve Farmer...Johnny (Bee)Badanjek(a top ten of World Class Drummers), Rick Lober (Original Amboy Dukes), Motor-City girls'Broadzilla', Hip Death Goddess-Kim Pendleton with Lithium Xmas, Sex With Lurch, and Thelectric Chairs !!!  (less)

most of our albums are,' Mike Portnoy says of Black Clouds & Silver Linings, Dream Theater's tenth studio album and second Roadrunner release. Black Clouds & Silver Linings marks another milestone on Dream Theater's iconoclastic musical journey, which began two and a half decades ago and now encompasses a hugely impressive body of music that's established the durable progressive metal outfit as a one-of-a-kind creative force with a fiercely devoted international fan base. The new album - produced by band members Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci, who also serve as the group's main lyricists - offers a vibrant manifestation of the world-class musicianship, vivid lyrical scenarios and ambitious, multi-leveled compositions that have established Dream Theater as a...  (less)

Dream Theater's iconoclastic musical journey, which began two and a half decades ago and now encompasses a hugely impressive body of music that's established the durable progressive metal outfit as a one-of-a-kind creative force with a fiercely devoted international fan base. The new album - produced by band members Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci, who also serve as the group's main lyricists - offers a vibrant manifestation of the world-class musicianship, vivid lyrical scenarios and ambitious, multi-leveled compositions that have established Dream Theater as a uniquely compelling creative force.  (less)

French Minister of Culture. But winning over their high-class home crowd was only the start. After writing their first international hit ("Loser") in high school and playing sold-out shows with the Hives, the Slits and Iggy Pop across Europe while still teenagers, it was never going to be long before Katty Besnard (vocals), Marine Neuilly (guitar), Anais Vandevyvere (drums), and Louise Basilien (bass) needed a few new continents to conquer. People don t expect us, grins Neuilly, packing up her Paris bedroom in anticipation of the band s first proper journey across the States on the NYLON Summer Music Tour with Patrick Wolf, Living Things, and Jaguar Love. We re just 21 years old now, and we ve already recorded our second album, traveled.... It s not that usual...  (less)

Dream Theater's iconoclastic musical journey, which began two and a half decades ago and now encompasses a hugely impressive body of music that's established the durable progressive metal outfit as a one-of-a-kind creative force with a fiercely devoted international fan base. The new album - produced by band members Mike Portnoy and John Petrucci, who also serve as the group's main lyricists - offers a vibrant manifestation of the world-class musicianship, vivid lyrical scenarios and ambitious, multi-leveled compositions that have established Dream Theater as a uniquely compelling creative force.  (less)

Parker are joined by three different world class jazz drummers who have crafted an audio journey that no jazz connoisseur can resist. Taken from three separate concerts, with three separate drummers, this three cd package explores the outer reaches of the many facets of his prowess as a musician. David. S Ware is a jazz legend, pure and simple, but that'w where the simplicity ends. His complex and blazing saxophone work has received praise from around the world, dubbing him as a grandmaster of jazz. This collection finds not only Mr. Ware's soaring horn, but also the intricate stylings of Matthew Shipp, William Parker, Susia Ibarra, Guilermo E. Brown and Hamid Drake. Mr. Ware is a spiritual entity, and it's easy to tell that everything that he do...  (less)

unique journey for family music. Those looking for the umpteenth easy listening album for kids should look elsewhere. But those who are revitalized by the joy of creativity , the adventures of the open mind , and the beauty inherent in the journey toward the unattainable -- the perfect song -- will find a kindred spirit in the great enigmatic monkey, Phineas McBoof , as he travels the world and embraces its musical riches and characters. But enough of that fancy shmancy talk. These are just plain fun songs. Who knows? Maybe you'll be the next member of The International Band Of Misunderstood Geniuses .Awards & Honors... Features XM Kids Radio's national #1 hit song , "Banana" Full album & interview broadcast 8 times on XM...  (less)

fourteen original tracks written by band members and one traditional instrumental, all of which weave together timeless stories of love, war, loss, and the complexities of contemporary life. Stylistically, the songs present music representative of the time period: from early modal melodies to bluegrass and the blues. As with its first two releases, Dead Men's Hollow once again focuses on angelic harmonies, first-class musicianship, and unique songwriting. The Washington Post calls Dead Men's Hollow 'one of this area's most talented traditional acts.' By telling the story of our nation's capital, Death Must Be a Woman tells the story of America.  (less)

over by the gritty roar of Usher's telecaster. Sean McVey and Sam Barnes pick up the rhythm section with addictively thumping drum and bass grooves. Jones' iron lungs soar over the mix while Usher's throaty rasp pours through it. It's undeniably catchy and downright sexy. But why should you take valuable time out of your day to listen to another bunch of middle-class white guys from suburbia banging on their instruments and calling themselves a band? Because the Business of Flies is fresh and inspired, but at the same time chock-full of hooks that dig into your head and cling there for weeks. This is the rock album you've been waiting for. The one you've been scouring the net to find, downloading heaps of MP3s and sorting through them like ...  (less)

as international artists such as El Perro del Mar, the Eels and classic London girl band, Bananarama. A love story that throws up all the big questions and even more of the small ones, the film follows the journey of a working class Australian family. One year. No sex. What else is there? Sport, spending, saving, singing, storage solutions, spiritual stuff, Santa... 18 tracks. Mana Music.  (less)

into full fruition on this album. As Silva proclaims in the track "Brasil de Hoje (Brazil Today)," "…Afar from cultural roots, music… I find myself one day singing and I don’t understand it… singing powerful songs coming from my heart." Eleven powerful new songs, written by bandleader Claudio Amaral and keyboardist Marcos Silva, will delight all fans of Brazilian music. Messages reflects the maturity of the band as songwriters and players. Each song is beautifully arranged, using modern brazilian rhythms, lush vocal harmonies, and world class musicianship. Perhaps more remarkable is the simplicity of the melodies and the universality and depth of the lyrics. Claudio’s great voice soars from song to song, conveying both positivity...  (less)