The following offers an admittedly long-winded retrospective on a band that personifies the term underrated: Centro-Matic. My original intention was to shine a spotlight on the 2006 release, Fort Recovery. For my money, the album represents the band’s high-water mark and a perfect point of entry for the uninitiated.
For my money, 1999’s In Loving Memory Of remains the band’s high water mark and the point from which I continue to measure Thornley’s output–an unsung classic indeed.
Lemon Parade is a cover-to-cover masterclass in songwriting and a hidden gem from the post-grunge era.
Poe's album "Haunted" is a genre-bending tribute to her late father, rich in emotions and lyrical prowess.
Looking back, it feels a tad obvious that Hem had every intention of calling it a day when they released Departure and Farewell back in 2013.
Released: October 1, 2007 If you could listen to any record again for the first time, which one would you choose? It’s the sort of question that makes for a perfect icebreaker in a crowded room (remember those?) because of the variety of answers it’s sure to inspire. After all, few things evoke shades of... Continue Reading →
Released: August 13, 1996 History is filled with countless examples of unsung bands whose efforts proved crucial to a movement or scene that would ultimately pass them by. While the '90s saw an alt-rock revival teeming with countless sound-alikes, Failure was a few years too early to the party. Still, while they only briefly flirted... Continue Reading →
