Holy Roman Empire
The Longue Durée
Hewhocorrupts Inc. (2007)
The first time I heard The Longue Durée was driving back from the Holy Roman Empire's record release party. I was lucky enough to accompany a friend's band that was also playing and they invited me along. That was a nice gesture on their behalf since they knew I was a fan. Anyway, on some stretch of highway between Wisconsin and Minnesota someone quipped to me that the only reason I like Holy Roman Empire is because they have a girl singer. This little remark troubled me for the rest of the ride home. Because, if anything the majority of my record collection is almost free of the novelty of bands with a female handling the vocals. Sure there's an Ashes tape lying somewhere in a closet and I do own a couple of Samuel seven inches. I even liked Fifth Hour Hero's last album. However, for the most part I usually stray away from female led rock bands. It's not really any fault of the female rocker population out there. I just personally don't like anything those types of bands have to offer. You aren't going to see me get into Paramore any time soon. And even though I … Read more
Child Abuse
Child Abuse
Lovepump United (2007)
Sometimes when a reviewer receives an album, it can be difficult to decide how best to approach the review. The … Read more
Mehkago N.T.
Mehkago N.T.
S.O.Y./Abort the World/To Live A Lie (2007)
Heavy music is back on the upswing in South Florida. Torche, forging on where Floor left off, has been making … Read more
Everything Falls Apart
Escape
Independent (2006)
Everything Falls Apart gets big ups and putting this seven-inch out all on their own. Six songs of semi-melodic 80's … Read more
