As I’m sure any Confide follower would have expected, Recover brings listeners more catchy choruses, along with somewhat creative breakdowns.  The very positive, yet simple lyrics also help the band to achieve its fan-fueled live performances, which seem to be both something the band strives for, and something that they often receive.  Also, quite unsurprisingly, Confide sticks to its religious roots.  While this is something many are turned away by, Confide delivers their ideas in a less forced manner on this album, and many of their lyrics could be taken to mean things to which almost anyone can relate. Read More »

In a musical generation that seems to be stuck in a “funk”, I think I can speak for everyone when I say that it’s time for a band to step out of the preconceived alternative genre and into the spotlight of change. Luckily, Them Crooked Vultures, a band as fresh as a new pair of panties, has taken the challenge upon themselves and does nothing short of pleasing their listeners. Made up of three monumental men of rock, there’s no doubt that this band is headed for success. Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age), and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) all on the same album? Yes, please, I’ll take two. Read More »

Act III – Life and Death has been my most anticipated album of 2009 (yup…beating out IWRESTLEDABEARONCE). The music Casey Crescenzo is able to create is fantastic, and has yet to fail to write something amazing; although Act III has a very different feel to it (which I believe was intended). I finally get my hands on The Dear Hunter‘s new album, and get to reconnect with ‘The Boy’ and follow him on his adventures through Act III.

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