Old guy, lurker, best beard on staff. Graduate of Washington & Jefferson College and William & Mary Law School. I work at Bard College and spend most of my free time either listening to or making music. When I'm not doing that, I read things, watch things, and go on reasonably long walks. I like everything from Sufjan Stevens to Every Time I Die, but Modest Mouse is the best.
For this week’s entry of the Mind Equals Blown recommendation feature, I thought I’d feature songs from three bands that were on my most-anticipated list and have albums ...
On January 30, 2011 / By Jacob TestaIn the year’s second edition of the 3 Of The Week feature, there were some emotional songs, but this week it’s kicked up a notch. With an old-fashioned ...
On January 23, 2011 / By Jacob TestaContinuing from last week’s edition of the 3 Of The Week feature, the three songs up for recommendation this week are numbers four through six from my year-end ...
On January 16, 2011 / By Jacob TestaThe 3 of the Week feature was unfortunately ignored in the latter months of 2010, but with a new year comes changes, and one change around here will ...
On January 7, 2011 / By Jacob Testa5. Kanye West – My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy This album has gotten a lot of hype over the course of the past few months, and it’s been ...
On December 25, 2010 / By Jacob TestaA Day To Remember is one of those bands that has yet to disappoint me, and this album is certainly no exception. While some thought that Homesick was ...
On November 17, 2010 / By Jacob TestaIt is nearly impossible to write a review of an established band without reflecting on their past, and Hawthorne Heights has one hell of a past. Breaking onto ...
On October 11, 2010 / By Jacob Testa© 2013 Solo Pine Designs, Inc. All rights reserved.