Category Archives: reviews

The Hunter’s Lullaby (2007) by Raine Maida

Before I can even start this review, you need to check out the genres this album covers. Yes, that would be hip-hop there, your eyes are not deceiving you; just think of it as 80s hip-hop rather than the mess that calls that genre home today.

Sing the Sorrow (2003) by AFI

I know there are going to be some hardcore AFI fans out there that’ll trash me for saying this, but I liked this album. I mean, in comparison to decemberunderground, you have to admit Sing the Sorrow at least retained the punk roots that garnered AFI’s cult following over the years.

Give Up The Ghost (2009) by Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile
Give Up The Ghost

2009, Columbia
folk rock
5
It’s been a while since I’ve given a 5-star rating to two consecutive albums from the same artist/band, but Brandi Carlile has made it impossible for me to rate this any less than a 5.