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Review – Camp Dark – Nightmare in a Day

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By Brandon Henry

Every once in a while an album comes along that bears repeating. On the first listen you know you weren’t able to absorb what you just heard, but you know you experienced something great. Like watching a Wes Anderson film, it may not make sense the first time around, but the more you dig into it, the beauty of the different layers are revealed. [Read more…] about Review – Camp Dark – Nightmare in a Day

Review – Omen – Bad

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By Clara Tsac

Twin Cities artist Omen packs a heavy metal punch in new album Bad A fusion of hip-hop and rock, Omen spits smooth existentialist bravado over distorted guitar lines and punk drums. Produced by DJ Name and Wesley Opus with additional backup vocals by Wesley Opus, the instrumentation leans towards the Midwestern punk-rap sensibility of Doomtree.  It’s difficult to say whether the album is a rap album steeped in metal, or a heavy metal album with no singing. [Read more…] about Review – Omen – Bad

Review – Filthy Animals – Music House

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By Clara Tsac

St. Paul indie rock band Filthy Animals must’ve had a hell of a time making their newest album, Music House. From beginning to end, the energy is infectiously positive without being cloying, bringing it back to the roots of rock band music- a couple friends jamming out in a garage. A foot-tapping swirl of funky jam sessions and bluesy guitar riffs, the album ranges from old-school rock n’ roll throw backs to groovy delta rhythms. [Read more…] about Review – Filthy Animals – Music House