Crasymaker

Dr. Dog - We All Belong

If you haven’t heard Dr. Dog yet, there’s three possible reasons why: 1) You’ve been meaning to but just haven’t gotten around to it yet, 2) You don’t know who they are at all, 3) You’ve heard of them but thought that “Dr. Dog” is a funny name and you’re just weird enough to refuse to listen to any of their music because of it. Oh yeah, the review…hmm…it’s Beatles-ish, yet refreshing and it’s catchy as hell. I highly suggest checking it out. Unless, of course, you’re weird.

David Vandervelde - The Moonstation House Band

When I think of David Vandervelde, I think of the word “shaggy”. Not because I think he’s shaggy or anything but because in the latest issue of Rolling Stone, he’s called “shaggy” two different times. The first time is when you see his picture on page 86 and next to it, the caption reads, “Vandervelde: Shaggy, groovy” and then in the review they say that the record is “…driven by Vandervelde’s shaggy vocals and guitar.” As for the review, it’s very Bolan/Bowie-ish and apparently, he’s playing all the instruments himself. It’s really, really good, ya’ll…and shaggy (?).

Southern Bitch - Thunderbolt

I almost started to review Southern Bitch’s newest album “Strong Medicine” but when I put my headphones on to listen to a few tracks from it so that I could say something cool about one of the songs, I realized that I’d much rather listen to their first album “Thunderbolt”. That’s about the time I decided to just review “Thunderbolt” instead. I have no idea how you’ll ever hear this record, though, because I just searched all over the internet for it and it seems to be sold out everywhere. Too bad for you. Review: This is the most honest rock music I’ve ever heard in my 30 years of existence.

Jason Molina - Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go

You’ve got a few choices if you wanna get into Jason Molina’s music. Some would suggest starting with Songs:Ohia and others might suggest starting with Magnolia Electric Co. I would suggest starting with the album “Magnolia Electric Co.” by Songs:Ohia. You see, Magnolia Electric Co. is the band that Molina formed after putting Songs:Ohia to rest with one final album entitled “Magonlia Electric Co.” Phew. Pretty confusing, eh? Review Time: Let Me Go, Let Me Go, Let Me Go is quiet and kinda haunting which is very different from the usual Neil Young-inspired tunes I’m used to. It’s good but you gotta be in a quiet/scary mood.