cssc: Retrospect

When all the world stands still, thoughts could not come at a better time. 

http://www.wiseowlrecords.com/releases/view/70

Sidearm: Don't Cry Help Until You're Dead

This is a nice little rock album: "Follow Augustus he's going to be king" which is something I really didn't see coming at all. Of course I had to "Precede the map" with my ambitions knowing full well what it takes to stroll through the "Peach garden". I can also attest to the fact that many people are bitter about the sign in front of the parking lot that says "Jeremy's parking only" and they are wondering why they cannot have their share. But then again, Jeremy could be a "Victim junkie" for all we know and has his reasons for the sign. 

All in all you should check these guys out: http://www.archive.org/details/LostChildren031

http://www.myspace.com/sidearmband

The Leftouts: Last One Standing

Hailing from Argentina, The Leftouts provide an album of rock songs that will make you think twice about whether you really just downloaded the album for free and whether it was really legal to do so. Fear not, because yes, it is free, and yes, you did just download that album. You should also check out the music video for "19 Years". 

http://leporkrecords.com/releases/the-leftouts-last-one-standing/

http://www.myspace.com/theleftoutsmusic

Bit Shifter: Information Chase

This album is jam packed with melodic goodness! And...and it's made up of Game Boy sounds, which adds a different flavor. I doubt anyone can get bored listening to this. 

http://www.8bitpeoples.com/discography/8BP059

Paragon Black: Paragon Black

This album is a bit more positive than the previous one and manages to merge a variety of different styles, including hip hop and world music which give the album an ethereal atmosphere that transcends reality. 

http://dustedwax.org/dwk010.html

Pnuematic: Subconscious Escape Routes

I've decided to concentrate on another genre for today, and I think it's best category is abstract hip-hop. Genre aside though the album is existential. " I walk along this path blind/ Trying to find/ These self inflicted wounds that are scattered across my life..." begin the rap lyrics of "Self-Destruct", the last track of the album. This is an album of finding oneself and an observation of one's surroundings without trying to solve or fix any of the problems. It's kind of depressing, but I dig it. 

http://dustedwax.org/dwk003.html

Magnets: Magnets

A post rock album that I strongly recommend. Trust me, it'll stick to you....

http://www.archive.org/details/LostChildren057