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Failure Plan a “Fantastic” Reunion

13/11/05 at 8.15pm   /   by present-tense   /   0 Comment

File this under “Holy Crap, Failure is Reuniting”. Failure is reuniting!!!

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Ken Andrews (lead singer of Failure, On, Year of the Rabbit) confirmed via Spin that he’s getting the band back together which means Greg Edwards (Autolux) and Kelli Scott are along for the journey. That’s the classic “Fantastic Planet” era lineup right there people. If you are reading this and asking yourself “What the hell is Fantastic Planet?”, get thyself to iTunes, Amazon, Spotify or what have you and give that record a listen. It’s a 5 star album all the way. Then go back and listen to their other records “Magnified” and “Comfort”. Continue reading →

Pearl Jam launch a “Lightning Bolt”

13/10/15 at 9.56pm   /   by present-tense   /   0 Comment

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Has it really been four years since “Backspacer”? It actually feels longer. I’ve celebrated my 5th wedding anniversary, my first child was born, Pearl Jam celebrated their 20th anniversary with PJ20 and a majority of the band members released solo projects. Basically, it’s been a long time. Well the time has been worth it as “Lightning Bolt” is Pearl Jam’s strongest effort in years and for me it launches into the 2nd tier of their overall catalog.

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Pearl Jam Release New Single “Sirens”

13/09/19 at 12.11pm   /   by present-tense   /   1 Comment

Legendary Seattle rockers Pearl Jam have set ‘Sirens’ as their follow up single to ‘Mind Your Manners’. ‘Sirens’ is considered quite the departure from the punk rock attitude of ‘Mind Your Manners’. Based on these two tracks, “Lightning Bolt” is shaping up to be quite the album for the Pearl Jam faithful.

Watch the Danny Clinch directed video here.

I think its a great song that will sound even greater live. What say you?

Pearl Jam Ready ‘Lightning Bolt’ for October 14th

13/07/11 at 8.30pm   /   by present-tense   /   0 Comment

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From www.pearljam.com
Pearl Jam will release their much-anticipated tenth studio album, Lightning Bolt, on Monkeywrench Records/Republic Records on October 15, 2013 in the US. Internationally, the album will be released on October 14, 2013 and distributed by Universal Music Group International. Produced by Brendan O’Brien, Lightning Bolt marks Pearl Jam’s first studio album since the highly acclaimed Backspacer, which was released nearly four years ago in September of 2009.
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Pearl Jam Announces Fall 2013 North American Tour Dates

13/07/08 at 7.46pm   /   by present-tense   /   1 Comment

Yours truly Present-Tense will be present at least one of these shows, hopefully more. New album info is expected in the next couple of days according to rumors on the bands fan club page forum.

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Pearl Jam announced today that they will embark on a two-leg, twenty-four date North American tour this fall. Leg one kicks-off in Pittsburgh on October 11 and wraps in New Orleans with the band’s previously announced headlining performance at Voodoo Music + Arts Experience during the weekend of November 1. The second leg of the tour commences in Dallas on November 15 and closes in the band’s hometown of Seattle on December 6.
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Pixies Release New Music ‘Bagboy’

13/06/28 at 6.51pm   /   by present-tense   /   0 Comment

bagboy-608x608The Pixies have announced via their twitter account the release of their first new song in nine years. The new tune “Bagboy” is available for free download in exchange for your email address. The Pixies have also released a video for “Bagboy” (Watch Below), what a treat! Frontman Frank Black released this statement about the new song which was recorded last October.
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Nine Inch Nails Debut New Single – “Came Back Haunted”

13/06/06 at 9.54pm   /   by present-tense   /   0 Comment

Nine Inch Nails Debut New Single – “Came Back Haunted”

Nine Inch Nails surprised everyone earlier this year when they announced a new album coming in the Fall and here is a taste of what to expect.

“Came Back Haunted,” is from the new album “Hesitation Marks,” out September 3rd and it sounds like a return to the Nails of old.  Like ‘Pretty Hate Machine’ old with a modern spin.

Judge for yourself:

Download “Came Back Haunted” from nin.com and iTunes starting June 6th.

 

Queens of the Stone Age “…Like Clockwork”

13/06/04 at 4.20pm   /   by present-tense   /   2 Comments

Queens of the Stone Age return with “…Like Clockwork”

2013 has seen its great share of fantastic music so far. The year keeps getting better, especially with the addition of “…Like Clockwork” from Queens of the Stone Age.

It’s been six long years since the last Queens of the Stone Age album. While their fans have been satiated with a release from the Homme led super-group ‘Them Crooked Vultures’, fans wanted Josh Homme to return to his full time gig– as front man for Queens of the Stone Age. What a return it is. Below is a track by track review of the new album from Queens of the Stone Age titled “…Like Clockwork”.

 

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Queens of the Stone Age “…Like Clockwork”

Album Review

“…Like Clockwork” starts off with the grimy “Keep Your Eyes Peeled“. While its dirty guitar lulls you into a groove, the guitars kick in to keep you on your toes. The song is an excellent opener which gives the listener an excellent preview to what lies ahead.

Next up is the up tempo rocker “I Sat by the Ocean“. This song has a great groove and doesn’t overstay its welcome.

The third track on the record is “The Vampyre of Time and Memory” and it’s a low tempo spacey tune that the band has come to be known for. They don’t disappoint with this gem and its one of my favorite tracks on the album.

Dave Grohl joins the band for the groovy rocker “If I Had a Tail”.  This track has a bunch of guest stars (the aforementioned Grohl, Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees), Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), and former bassist Nick Oliveri) to add to the sound. The break down is awesome in this song and includes a nice little organ as well. This is another great track on an album full of them.

“My God is the Sun” is up next and this track RULES. The song begins with a riff that would sound perfect coming out of a mariachi band. Then the drums kicks in and all hell breaks loose. Seriously, this is a fun jam.

Starting off the 2nd half of the album is “Kalopsia” and it’s one of the weirdest track on the album. While it isn’t as easily accessible as some of the other tunes, it does have its own charm. Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails guests on this track, but I couldn’t really pick him out on it.

On an album full of guest stars, the next tune (“Fairweather Friends“) takes the cake. Sir Elton John makes an appearance on vocals and piano. There is some nice intricate guitar work from Homme and Grohl provides some excellent drumming as well.

“Smooth Sailing” is a track that provides the funk. You might find yourself involuntarily swaying to this track as the band lays down some swampy guitar and gritty playing all-around.

My favorite track on the entire album is up next. “I Appear Missing” is the longest track on the album and provides the band some space to display all of their talents. You name it, it’s on this track. Falsetto voice? Check. Hooky guitar riffs? Check. (etc….etc…). I can’t wait to hear them do this track live to see if they can recapture the awesomeness of the studio version. Sweet-ass song.

The very pretty title track  “…Like Clockwork” closes the album out. I enjoyed the rather lullaby-esque sound this one has in the beginning. While initially a quiet song, it builds and builds and builds…and then breaks.

Queens of the Stone Age have produced great albums…well like clockwork. Their new record “…Like Clockwork” is no exception and it stands with the rest of their catalog as an equal.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Purchase the new album at Amazon here or at iTunes here.

 

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