Author Archive for Abhay Malik
Time to “Write About Love”
UK indie pop group Belle and Sebastian’s latest album “Write About Love” is, unsurprisingly, a lighthearted pop album. Their well-composed songs run the gamut from slow ballads to dance-worthy numbers.
Like any good pop album, “Write About Love” is brimming with catchy melodies and upbeat hooks. It’s refreshing to hear such simple and catchy pop music. [...]
‘Imperfect Harmonies’ Surges Ahead
Photo Courtesy of Serjical Strike/Reprise Records
Departing further from the well-known sounds from his band System of a Down, Serj Tankian’s “Imperfect Harmonies” is a personal adventure. The orchestral album has strong jazz and electronica elements, and is very experimental in nature.
“Imperfect Harmonies” sounds something like an amalgam of Tankian’s voice and the Trans-Siberian orchestra. The [...]
Weezer Gets Lost With “Hurley”
Photo Courtesy of Epitaph Records
I’ve been a big Weezer fan for a long time now. And, like many others I know, I’ve been waiting for something from them that lives up to their first two albums. It seems as if something quite that amazing will never happen, but Weezer’s latest album, “Hurley,” is a ray [...]
A ‘Nightmare’ This Is Not
If you are an Avenged Sevenfold fan, you undoubtedly know of the tragic death of their iconic drummer, James “The Rev” Sullivan. His replacement is Mike Portnoy, of Dream Theater fame, who takes over the drums for the band’s latest album, “Nightmare.”
The Rev was a fantastic and talented drummer, and his drumming was an integral [...]
‘Further’ Electrifies
ETHEREAL: An astounding listen, The Chemical Brothers’ most recent album is a must-own.
‘We End Up Together’
delight: The fun tunes and genre-bending of the New Pornographers blows this writer’s mind.
Peter Frampton Rocks On
Classic: The guitar legend’s latest release shows up all the young dudes, proving that he can still rock out.
Jeff Beck’s ‘Commotion’
COMMOTION: What Jeff Beck lacks in fingers, he makes up for with his renowned guitar skills.
Album Review: ‘Slash’
Rock: Guitar legend Slash collaborates with a bevy of musicians on his new solo album, with some unexpected results.
