Falls of Rauros
Vigilance Perennial
Bindrune Recordings / Nordvis Produktion (2017)
There has always been a pull in the black metal genre towards a folk interpretation. It is not that far of a leap, and since the first releases in the genre, bands have been crossing borders left and right, be it the early experiments of Ulver, or the big turn of Bathory with Hammerheart and Twilight of the Gods. Agalloch's … Read more
Fallujah
Empyrean
Nuclear Blast (2022)
The last time I listened to Fallujah was five or so years ago, around the time when they released Dreamless. I can’t say that I was impressed or anything of the sort, but I did spin that album for a short while, until I basically all but forgot about the existence of the band. I wasn’t even aware they made … Read more
Fang Island
Major
Sargent House (2012)
Two years since the release of their eccentric eponymous debut, Fang Island return with Major, the band’s second album on LA record label, Sargent House. It’s quite evident that their self-proclaimed pursuit to “make music for people who like music” ensues. Picking up right where Fang Island left off, Major is an epidemical power rock album, affluent in frenzied, fuzzed-out … Read more
Fantômas
Delirium Cordia
Ipecac (2004)
Fantômas is a musical group whose sound can best be described as a schizophrenic adventure through the world of an Alfred Hitchcock thriller. The music of Fantômas is both unstable and methodical as well as beautiful and chaotic. Multitalented brainchild Mike Patton and musical cohorts Trevor Dunn, Dave Lombardo, and Buzz 'King Buzzo' Ozbourne return with a masterpiece of ambience … Read more
Fantômas
Suspended Animation
Ipecac (2005)
As a youth, my Saturday mornings were characterized by two things: tuning in to watch the newest episode of my favorite cartoons and eating as many bowls of sugar-infused cereals like Boo Berry and Lucky Charms. More often than not, I found myself finishing my third bowl before the first hour of shows was finished; needless to say this resulted … Read more
Far From Breaking
The Identity
Youngblood (2003)
Every once in a while, a band comes along that reminds you why you ever got into hardcore music. Far From Breaking, a five piece outfit from San Antonio, TX, plays upbeat youth-crew revival hardcore similar to Floorpunch, Chain of Strength, and Ten Yard Fight. It is an album filled ot the brim with fast-paced punk influenced hardcore. There is … Read more
Far From Finished
Living in the Fallout
Think Fast! (2007)
There's a big goddamn yellow sticker taking up most of the top half of this CD proclaiming that Far From Finished has been seen on tour with Less Than Jake (*gasp*), Roger Miret and the Disasters (No Way!) and also had some stage time at Warped Tour (OH WOW!). Color me unimpressed. Far from Finished aren't winning any early points … Read more
Farewell Continental
¡Hey, Hey Pioneers!
Paper + Plastick (2011)
Farewell Continental went great lengths to keep their members secret for some time. While not anywhere close to a secret anymore the band divorce themselves in a big way from their day jobs. While their main gig may act as signs of what you would get it doesn't quite prepare the listener for what is to come upon popping the … Read more
Farewell Continental
EP #2
Paper + Plastick (2011)
Motion City Soundtrack fans rejoice this EP simply titled #2 from Farewell Continental, is a side project of lead singer Justin Pierre’s. This is actually their second EP and contains six tracks of tunes available in two media choices, vinyl or digital download. This is one of the bands still pushing the vinyl media choice, their first EP was a … Read more
Farmers Market
Surfin U.S.S.R.
Ipecac (2008)
Those familiar with Ipecac Recordings know that regardless of the release, whether the listener likes it or not, it will, above all else, be different. Farmers Market is a Norwegian band specializing in Bulgarian folk music presented at an even faster tempo, with a smattering of just about everything else you can think of. The result can most assuredly be … Read more
Fashionism
Smash Singles LP
Drunken Sailor (2018)
Smash Singles collects all previous releases of Fashionism. Four singles to be precise (released between 2015 and 2017): Smash The State (With Your Face), Quit Looking At The Time, Suicide and Back In The Day. As a bonus the tracks "Weekend" and "Baby She's Gone" are included here as well. That last song is also the b-side of Come On … Read more
Fat Shadow
Foot Of Love
Houseplant (2011)
It's hard to categorize female-fronted, Fat Shadow. They blend a mix of indie-rock with late 60s-psychedelia, while bleeding over into punk-rock as well. They do a pretty fine job of it, no doubt. The band's debut full length, Foot of Love, is bringing back a sound and tweaking it into something quite satisfying.The first half of the album is new … Read more
Fatal Birth
Self Titled
Twelve Gauge (2012)
Fatal Birth are a relatively new band. This being their first major release one could assume any number of things from the bands' artwork alone. Presented in a simple black and white sleeve With a dark picture of a hallways and a hanger lying on an otherwise empty floor the band gives off an idea of something sinister. The record … Read more
Father John Misty
I Love You, Honeybear
Sub Pop (2015)
I saw Father John Misty in concert about two years ago. Josh Tillman sauntered onto stage in an all-white suit—wild and mustachioed—advertising the caricature of a drug-addled, disillusioned troubadour that he had created for himself. He lit a cigarette almost immediately and somehow, in the carcinogenic chokehold, sang in a way that sent shudders through every vertebrate in Terminal 5. … Read more
Father Murphy
Rising: A Requiem for Father Murphy
Avant! Records (2018)
The mysterious figure of Father Murphy appeared as a spectre in the early '00s. Formed by, as the band claims, its children Freddie Murphy and Chiara Lee, the Italy based band has created a mystique around their musical investigations. Through the years, the figure of Father Murphy has remained elusive. Through the different records and EPs various facades have been … Read more
Faulty Cognitions
Somehow, We Are Here
Cercle Social Records (2024)
The opening track on Somehow, We Are Here is a statement. Yes, Faulty Cognitions is a punk band with members of Low Culture, Shang-A-Lang, Nocturnal Prose,and more. Yes, this shares a lot of commonalities, but it’s also a new band with a new sound. The band humbly says they were going for an early, jangly R.E.M. vibe but self-confess that … Read more
Fawn Limbs
Darwin Falls
Roman Numeral Records, Wolves & Vibrancy Records (2021)
Transatlantic noise laden mathgrind power trio Fawn Limbs are back with fresh material. What could they possibly have in store this time around? Their prolific catalogue reaches a true high point with their ninth release, Darwin Falls. Physically following in the footsteps of Sleeper Vessels, while aesthetically and spiritually in those of Thrum, Darwin Falls sees the band stepping into … Read more
Fear Before the March of Flames
The Always Open Mouth
Equal Vision (2006)
According to guitarist Adam Fischer, "The Always Open Mouth is the person in the crowd who, when you say something, they yell out 'Fuck you, play another song'." With this in mind, it's not hard to imagine what to expect from Fear Before the March of Flame's third album. Raw and scathing, this is an all-out attack on the ignorant … Read more
