Operation Ivy – S/T
When Op Ivy broke up and Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman went on to form Rancid while vocalist Jesse Michaels kept doing his thing with Common Rider, they left a classic behind called “Energy”.
Copeland – Dressed Up & In Line
Ah, Copeland… they always make me laugh! Like on their ‘new album’, which is a compilation of rarities and unreleased songs.
Death & Taxes – Tattooed Hearts & Broken Promises
Death & Taxes was formed three years ago when songwriter/guitarist Jeff Morris (formerly of The Bruises) felt the need to start a new band.
Sinew – The Beauty Of Contrast
Sinew is a relatively new band out of Germany, having been around for just three years.
Boozed – Acid Blues
A year and a half after “Tight Pants” (still a favorite among the emo kids but only because of the title), Germany’s Boozed is back already with “Acid Blues, a new collection of garage meets rock ‘
Bullet For My Valentine – Scream Aim Fire
I don’t get this band’s success! What’s so special about a couple of UK youngsters that are doing nothing but rehashing Metallica and Megadeth songs with a poppy twist?
Automatic 7 – At Funeral Speed
After pretty much forever Automatic 7 is back with a new album and a new home.
Guards Of Metropolis - Alligator
Once you look past the ridiculous band name, the generic album title and the ugly album artwork, you will get rewarded for your open mind.
Jim Ward - Quiet
Jim Ward of At The Drive-In/Sparta fame has his own little label going on with Civil Defense League, which is being marketed and distributed through Doghouse.
Nada Surf – Lucky
On album number five Nada Surf does again what they do best…. Write beautiful yet somewhat bitter poprock songs.