Tag: Thom Jackson
Ando Gro- Half Life
by Thom Jackson Ando Gro has the harmonic pop thing down. His new record, Half Life, combines soothing and mellow instrumentation with Gro’s dominant mid-tempo vocals. The strongest song is the album’s title track. The song is very ambient yet somehow remains emotionally moving, a trait Gro employs throughout the record, and contains enough of […]
Young Ancients- Fishstory
by Thom Jackson Young Ancients showcase a wide variety of talents on their debut full-length Fishstory. At heart, their music is pure Americana- but this group of veterans from Subdudes and Pura Fe Trio mixes in a strong and very noticeable element of blues throughout the record. Tracks such as “Angels and Devils” also feature […]
Signs and Signals- Human Again
by Thom Jackson Human Again, the debut effort from Signs and Signals, has two things going for it that a good portion of Denver’s indie rock releases lack. First, front man Jason Kelly can sing. His vocals, when paired with the band’s light, harmonic modern rock instrumentation, stand tall on their own two feet without […]
Some Train Yard
by Thom Jackson Some Train Yard is kickin’ it old school- their eleven song self-titled debut album is as traditional as bluegrass gets here on the front range. As they put it, their band seeks to pay tribute to pre-amplified American music and they do a solid job. The second track “If I Killed Her” […]
Flood of Souls- Kill It Again
by Thom Jackson Metal heavy-hitters Flood Of Souls dropped their new record Kill It Again at the Marquis Theatre May 16, and look to take the songs well beyond the confines of the Mile High City. Presenting a style of melodic metal that actually lets the (actually understandable) lyrics drive the songs with well-arranged melodies […]
Doves And Wolves
by Thom Jackson A fresh take on indie rock is exactly what Denver needed, and is exactly what Doves and Wolves is shooting for with their debut EP. Vocally, I was reminded at times of The Cure- emotional lyrics set under heavy effect, and presented solidly over mellow (if sometimes melodramatic) rock music. The thing […]
Cattleist- Mean Cuisine
by Thom Jackson To create death metal that can appeal to anyone other than metal-heads is not an easy task. Catchy, groove-heavy guitar riffs must be present alongside an on-point rapid-fire drum beat. Deep, intense, and swilled vocals must be strategically placed to coincide with both the former and the latter. Not many bands in […]
Richie Allen & The Bad Ideas- Live at Swallow Hill Music
by Thom Jackson With their new live record, Richie Allen & The Bad Ideas have captured the soulful intimacy that concert goers at Swallow Hill Music have come to embrace. In their quest to be a band known for a stellar live performance this collection of 11 tracks serves as a holdover to quell the […]
Sub Station- Crack In The Mirror
by Thom Jackson Sub Station has continued doing what they do well with the new record Crack In The Mirror. An interesting fusion of Americana and jazz with smoky trumpet lines and coupled with soothing, heartfelt lyricism. The only problem is, I cannot seem to figure out when would be the optimal time to listen […]
Hydrogen Skyline- Hey Sly King Drone
by Thom Jackson It turns out that free-thinking creativity actually does flow in Colorado Springs, and Hydrogen Skyline is proof. Their new EP Hey Sly King Drone is a fast-paced, electro pop-rock ear bud blaster that makes for great party music. Tempting female vocals top synth, keys and guitar work to create a sound appealing […]
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