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Luke Schmaltz- Hell Can Wait
by Tim Wenger Luke Schmaltz adds a new stamp to an already lengthy resume with his new solo album Hell Can Wait. Folky and harmonious, but never lacking the punk sentiment that has always prevailed through the many years of King Rat, Schmaltz delivers a solid ten songs about fucking fuck ups, Lyrically, the album […]
Acoustic Circus Vol III
Acoustic Circus Compilation – Vol III By the Swami [email protected] How lucky are we in Denver to have local artists and promoters come together to put together a unique series of albums? Acoustic Circus Vol III continues the fine art of having local artists share their songs in a stripped down format. As with […]
Ben Hanna-CD Review
by Tim Wenger Ben Hanna describes himself as “post-suburban Americana.” Before we proceed any further, Colorado Music Buzz is going to attempt to define this term, in order to increase the understanding of the remainder of this article, if not the actual album itself. The Americana part rings true with slow picking acoustic guitar, the […]
Na’an Stop-CD Review
by Tim Wenger Where else would a band called Na’an Stop be from, but Boulder? The five-piece drops songs that are reminiscent of their classic reggae forefathers, but what really stands out about these guys (that often goes unnoticed in the reggae world) is the guitar. The upstrokes are very prominent throughout the record. Not […]
Crashopper- Debut EP
by Tim Wenger Crashopper has released a funked-out, danceable (if at times a bit jammy) debut EP on their ReverbNation page. The album features Ben Ford on vocals, sounding a lot like a Stephen Tyler and Trey Anastasio mix, with quick but steady drum beats underneath. The guitar riffs are funky, and the band adds […]
Mary Beth Cross-Beyond Good and Evil-CD Review
by Tim Wenger Her voice is reminiscent of sixties folk music. Her guitar work is soothing and sits perfectly underneath her vocals. Mary Beth Cross has a record to define herself in Beyond Good and Evil. A good cross between folk and Americana, the album maintains a steady tempo and is an easy listen, bringing […]
Laroy and Co-Worth Reckoning CD Review
by Tim Wenger Denver acoustic rock trio Laroy and Co strike a new chord for Mile High music with their new full length Worth Reckoning. Well-placed harmonies define the vocals, with quick guitar riffs and fast picking backing them up. The opening track “This Charade” has the guitar bringing a Spanish feel; an interesting and […]
Jon Wirtz-Tourist CD Review
by Tim Wenger Jon Wirtz has got variety. In an age where there is a sub-genre for every sound, and all it takes to create a new style of music is to take any word and add “-core” to it, Wirtz bucks the trends and creates a sound derivative of many of the genres that […]
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