Category Archives: Reviews

The 2010 List

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Max Sidman

I took a different approach to this year’s best-of / top-whatever records list. This is not a Top 10. What it essentially boiled down to is that I did not — cannot and will not, for reasons having to do … Continue reading →

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Lorn Newborn & The Magic Skulls

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Max Sidman

Not long ago I sent an e-mail to a friend extolling the virtues of Bay Area skateboarding legend and solo musician Tommy Guerrero. I’m a big fan of Guerrero’s From The Soil To The Soul and Return Of The Bastard … Continue reading →

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Nine For ’09: Best Albums of 2009

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Max Sidman

I usually do 10 best-of’s in an annual list, along with another 10 runners up. I’d like to say that I decided on nine for 2009 because it sounds more poetic and clever and whatnot, but that’s bullshit. Truthfully, I … Continue reading →

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Ion iPTUSB: Record Rediscovery

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Max Sidman

I used to have a pretty beefy record collection. It certainly wasn’t the kind of impressive mass of vinyl that some DJ friends of mine have — the kind that requires specific insurance or an additional room in my house … Continue reading →

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Mono, Hymn To The Immortal Wind

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Max Sidman

Mono Hymn To The Immortal Wind Temporary Residence There are myriad differences between classical music and most other types of music, but one of the main differences is that, while most other forms of music are circular — meaning that … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Records of 2008 (Plus 10 Runners Up)

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Max Sidman

As 2008 grinds down to it last days, it’s time again to churn out one of those ubiquitous annual Top 10 Records of the Year lists. One thing about this list before you start complaining that I missed the best … Continue reading →

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DJ Dusk's Root Down Soundclash

Posted on November 2, 2008 by Max Sidman

DJ Dusk’s Root Down Soundclash Mochilla (DVD) DJ Dusk was a well-loved fixture of Los Angeles hip-hop culture whose life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver in 2006. His legacy, however, will live on forever, and the Soundclash … Continue reading →

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Devin The Dude, Landing Gear

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Max Sidman

Devin The Dude Landing Gear Razor & Tie In the interest of full disclosure, I should mention right up front that there’s not a Devin The Dude record that I don’t like. The Dude’s rap style is laid back, drum … Continue reading →

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Akimbo, Jersey Shores

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Max Sidman

Akimbo Jersey Shores Neurot Recordings Seattle’s Akimbo have recently been heralded as one of the Northwest’s best kept heavy rock secrets, and for good reason. This trio — Jon Weisnewski on Bass and Vocals, Nat Damm on Drums, and Aaron … Continue reading →

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