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3X3 CD Reviews
Wednesday 14 May @ 13:08:49 |
 by Brooke Aldridge
The 3x3 Philosophy: There is no wrong or right work of music! Each album is personal—unique to the artist—and worth listening to. Instead of utilizing the 20th century traditional star or point rating, 3 x 3 is an innovative review system designed to more accurately describe new releases as well as provide constructive feedback for artists.
How it works: A 3 x 3 review begins by listening to a new release from start to finish. Three words are then selected to best describe the artist, mood and nature of the music. This is followed by a second listen, which leads to a 3-sentence summary of the recording. A third and final spin determines 3 specific tracks which feel most representative of the artist and the album overall.
Ready? Here we go!
Archive
R3 Tracks (ep)
Three Words: Abstract, Clean, Conceptual. Three sentances: An adventurous departure from the norm for former Pimentos For Gus member and Mike Merz front man, Mike Hallenbeck. Minimalist ambient mixed with binaural field recordings create meticulous sound environments. A note from the author (“accompaniment provided by your listening space”) inside the cover relays the interactive as well as artistic nature of this recording.
Three tracks to hear: All three.
http://www.juniorbirdman.com/archive
All The Pretty Horses
Creature
Three Words: Outrageous, Emotive, Explosive. Three sentances: Revolution indeed! The Horses fifth release finds the band exploring fresh territory with new members Eden Taylor (bass) and Emily Hooper (backing vocals). Unexpected synths, acoustic riffs, a heavier rhythm section as well as the creative input of NYC-based producer Barb Morrison deliver Horses-brand glam rock with a sophisticated twist.
Three tracks to hear: Boys / Revolution; White Horses; Home.
http://www.prettyhorses.net
Carei Thomas, Todd Harper and Paul Cantrell
Keys Please! (Three Generations of Piano Stories)
Three Words: Playful, Intimate, Entertaining. Three sentances: Recorded live at Macalester College, this curious disc combines improv, modern and classical piano compositions with anecdotes from all three performers. Pieces range from solo recitals to team-up duets (Harper and Cantrell), to fantastic threesomes (imagine the pianos of Thomas, Harper as well as Cantrell reverberating off the walls and lingering in the open space of the room...). A 54-minute, 13-second long “refreshingly organic experience .”
Three tracks to hear: GI-GO; February Melt; For All Sleeping Babies.
http://innig.net/music
Cxr: the Megalomaniac
I am Cxr
Three Words: Atmospheric, Bold, Energetic. Three sentances: Best known for his lavish Vegas-style live shows, this electro composer/performer delivers a carefully constructed empire of sound. Techno meets world beat in a galaxy of groove; powerful cameos from female vocalist Rianna as well as some rather sexy scratching from DJ So Supreme add superb spice. Blue Man, Fischerspooner and Praga Khan would approve!
Three tracks to hear: Cairo, Eternity, Death & Taxes.
http://www.sidrecords.com
Revolver
Self-titled (ep)
Three Words: Rambunctious, Mod, Melancholy. Three sentances: This moody, contemplative and rocking debut recalls ’60s film noir as well as a bit of ’80s New Romantic flavor while adding a thoroughly modern twist. Velvet-like lyrics tumble and scatter while layered guitars scream and wail. Solid bass (‘Clue’ synopsis: the Nun did it in the Study with the E-String!) and dead-on drums carry the root of each song.
Three tracks to hear: All three.
http://www.revolvermpls.com
Electropolis
Plays More Music For Trips
Three Words: Original, Avant Garde, Spontaneous. Three sentances: Well organized chaos battles tight, rhythmic genius in this electro-jazz explosion. Improv meets structure (and strangely enough, it works!) in a multigenre feast. Recorded with absolutely NO over dubs, Plays More Music For Trips is a must have for audiophiles everywhere!
Three tracks to hear: Blue Omni, Four Square, Fiji.
http://www.electropolis-net.com
Kangaroo
Skyscraper Spaceship
Three Words: Hook-y, Hyper, Melodic. Three sentances: Kangaroo packs a tidy power-pop punch. Slickly produced tracks infused with rock, funk and electronic make for smooth listening. Cheeky lyrics (“I don’t read reviews...”) as well as delivery positively differentiate Skyscraper Spaceship from other radio-friendly alt/pop/rock releases.
Three tracks to hear: Right In The Face, June, Sweet Dreams.
http://www.thebandkangaroo.com
The Rakes
Pass The Lies
Three Words: Retro, Honest, Meat-and-potatoes. Three sentances: Traditional Minneapolis rock executed with good technical chops and no b/s. The vocals could use a bit more volume, however (at times they get lost in the mix). From start to finish, guitars rule this Mike Wisti-produced album.
Three tracks to hear: Freight Train, Pass The Lies, If Anybody Knows.
http://www.therakes.com
Scotty G’s Soulsonic Revolutionary Orchestra
[Self-titled]
Three Words: Outspoken, Dramatic, Diverse. Three sentances: Led by former Brutus guitar player/MC Scotty G, Soulsonic Revolutionary Orchestra brings heavy grooves, hard hitting riffs, socially aware lyrics and a fearless approach to the table. Hard rock meets rap, rap merges with funk, funk swims with world beat and hip hop weaves in and out of tracks. Given the Midas touch by the Mirror Image team (Kip Overboe, P.J. Tracy and multi-platinum song writer/producer Dana Bailey), Soulsonic’s self-titled debut would make Bob Marley, Public Enemy and the Red Hot Chili Peppers proud (oh, and p.s.—FREE32)!
Three tracks to hear: Moe Bombz, Keisha, Rastfaria.
http://www.mp3.com/scottyg
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