tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:24:28 +0000the virgo 9CantwellGomez and JordanLismoreNew OrderRoger Rogercat's cradledes arkgertyB-52'sBlackstrapBrazilCicada OmegaCitifiedDirty Little HeatersEx-MembersGray YoungHatchetfestHellHoly HailJersey CityJews and CatholicsJohnny RottenJulee CruiseLam LamLe TigreLiarsLocal 506New Young Pony ClubNorth ElementaryNot for Everyone Just for YouOnceRelatively CalmSay You WillSolid GoldSwell SeasonThe Monologue BombsTroika 07Twin PeaksYazdurhamfollow youfuture islandsheather mcentirehonored guestsjenks millerjoy in redmaria albanimidtown dickensmojave 3polynyapost punkpsychedeliapunkrockin' the stovesequoyashoegazingsugar in the dirtthai peanut saucethe Butchiesthe dirty little heatersthe dovesun deux troisveronique diabolique<b>Music Reviews with a Tinge of Absurdity</b>http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-2301578304092422234Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:44:00 +00002009-08-29T07:00:18.516-07:00midtown dickensThose Midtown Dickens have gone and grown up on their new album "Lanterns". In 2005, they started out as a duo and have now assembled a band with a full cast of characters. This album has a more traditional sound but it is not any less charming than "Oh Yell".Art is so much an outward expression of our lives, clearly we hear that they have become more seasoned with the pains of falling out of http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2009/08/those-midtown-dickens-have-gone-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-410215768933253251Sun, 31 May 2009 21:01:00 +00002009-05-31T14:48:45.858-07:00North ElementaryNot for Everyone Just for YouYou know the other day, I thought I would listen to Mercury Rev just to revisit the past. When I was younger, I had some good times while listening to the album "Deserter's Songs." But now...I can't do it. The vocals rub me the wrong way. Putting my irritation aside, I still can hear that the instrumentation on the album is still absolutely fantastic. So, let's fast forward to 2009, and talk http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2009/05/back-to-school-for-you.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-1157788302370236135Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:27:00 +00002008-08-26T21:48:33.034-07:00the dirty little heatersChurchkey Records is releasing some new music by The Dirty Little Heaters on a 7-inch soon. I am telling you need to run not walk to get a copy of this vinyl. I mean it, you need to be quick like a bunny. On the song "Mexico Way," Reese Gibbs McHenry blows you away with her powerful vocals on this song. When Reese belts out the line, "the wind will blow you back my way," you know she is http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2008/08/blown-away.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-1046298549802444532Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:22:00 +00002008-07-19T11:48:45.426-07:00Cicada Omegathe virgo 9You load sixteen tons . . . what do you get?Another day older and deeper in debtSaint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't goI owe my soul to the company store Last night I had a great time at the Cave in Chapel Hill. Performing was The Virgo 9 and a touring band called Cicada Omega. The Virgo Nine was tight with their blues-punk sound, and Cicada Omega just drove it all home with their http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2008/07/deep-down-in-cave.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-25113428641562088Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:34:00 +00002008-07-19T11:50:02.979-07:00the virgo 9Yesterday I was lucky to receive a demo CD of the Virgo 9. First thing I did when I got home last night was pop it into the CD player. I can't wait to hear a full length. The Virgo 9 takes rock n' roll by the balls and squeezes until you beg, baby, please, please, please, please. It's garage-punk that takes you back to their Southern roots with hints of blues and gospel. One of their best http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2008/07/yes-yes-yes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-6181152285593799064Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:00:00 +00002008-07-19T11:50:27.829-07:00rockin' the stovesugar in the dirtthai peanut saucethe virgo 9Yeah, I know I have been a bad music reviewer. Life and its goings on have just not been conducive to sitting down to reviewing. Instead, I have really been into gardening, working in the backyard, and having friends over to eat and relax. I suppose you could say I have been domestic.So, I am going to give you a rockin' recipe for Thai Peanut Sauce, that is awesome on just about anything you http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2008/07/qlab-has-been-been-lame-reviewer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-2886706463401483526Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:39:00 +00002008-03-12T18:23:48.101-07:00Gray YoungBefore I even listened to Gray Young's new CD, I had it in my mind that it was going to sound just like a shoegazer album. But I was completely wrong. At times, the music on their EP "Kindle Field" takes me back to the days of Archers of Loaf and the Connells. Oh yes, the days of the Brewery and when Margaret still owned Local 506. Eons ago."Kindle Field" is plentiful with lush guitar but it's http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2008/03/when-i-was-young-and-always-gray.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-501000363617694180Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:33:00 +00002008-01-18T21:50:27.379-08:00CitifiedOn this cold and rainy night, I was fortunate to come home and find a package in my mailbox. It was the new EP, "The Meeting after the Meeting," for the Greensboro, NC band Citified. Really, on a night like this I couldn't have come home to a better surprise. Immediately, I popped it into the CD player to check it out.The shoegazey sound on this disc is what you want to listen to on a drizzly http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2008/01/everyday-is-like-sunday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-7761972399647168077Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:35:00 +00002007-12-02T07:38:02.000-08:00The Great Band Swap at Duke Coffeehouse was the place to be last night. The evening was created to be a benefit for BCHQ. By the look of all the people it seemed like a success. Many new faces were out and about to check out the show, which in the long run seems like a bonus for BCHQ and the community. I found myself laughing so hysterically at times. Especially, with Ever Party's (Eberhardt) raphttp://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/12/great-band-swap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-3063233961698236664Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:48:00 +00002007-11-17T13:25:20.061-08:00Cantwelldes arkGomez and Jordanpolynyaveronique diaboliqueLast night, November 16, at the Duke Coffeehouse was a once in a lifetime chance to see a Rock Off between two legendary bands- Cantwell Gomez and Jordan vs. Aimee from Des Ark. Armed with a four string guitar and banjo Aimee took on the entire band of Cantwell Gomez and Jordan. There was lots of trash talking and below the belt punches, but in the end I can't tell you who won. Each musician http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/11/rock-em-sock-em.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-5360902013837509018Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:46:00 +00002007-11-05T11:54:45.408-08:00Who: Sister Spit: The Next Generation What: Racous literary performances that explore indentity, feminist fashion, and finding alternative ways to document personal historiesWhere: Duke University, Women's Studies Parlors, East Duke BuildingWhen: 7pm, November 8thPlus!!: Post Performance at Bull City Headquarters, join us after the presentation at Duke. The after party show will start at 9:30pm http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/11/sister-spit-in-durham.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-119071458405040193Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:14:00 +00002007-11-05T10:19:50.197-08:00I know I have fallen behind in my music reviewing. After 3 days of music at Troika, I recommend checking out these musicians/bands.PhosphorescentDylan GilbertBellafeaMaple StaveHazeraiPush PullNoncanonhttp://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/11/falling-behind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-1009899553860400337Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:57:00 +00002007-11-09T08:19:07.879-08:00Troika 07It's that time of year again. With the changing of the leaves comes Troika 07- Durham, NC's mega music festival. The festival kicks off this Thursday, November 1st and will run through to November 3rd. This schedule is subject to change. Proper ID required at all shows.Thursday, November 1Duke CoffeehouseCrowell Building, Duke's East Campus, Durham, NCAll Ages — BYOB/Coffee Bar/Snacks$8.00 http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/10/troika-07.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-7773702825072847599Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:51:00 +00002007-09-25T17:09:19.378-07:00BlackstrapLam LamRelatively CalmSo a little bird told me about this local band Lam! Lam! I was so shocked to see that Betsy Shane from the defunct Relatively Calm has a new project. Honestly, I didn't much care for the Relatively Calm. Betsy's voice was lost in the chaos of Tony's frenzy. Now in Lam! Lam! she is in control and her voice will hook you in with her sugary-sweet voice. Don't be scared by that last statement. http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/09/beat-goes-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-811520606666508115Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:44:00 +00002007-09-13T08:39:13.108-07:00CantwellGomez and JordanHatchetfestHellJews and CatholicsThe Monologue BombsIf you have the free time this Friday and feel like going straight to Hell, then you should go and check out Hatchetfest September 14th. There are three bands playing- The Monologue Bombs, Cantwell, Gomez and Jordan and Jews and Catholics.I am not familiar with the Monologue Bombs, but I can attest to the wonders of the legendary CG and J and the wondrous Jews and Catholics. CG and J's recipe http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/09/go-to-hell-this-friday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-270726316726714910Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:44:00 +00002007-08-27T14:57:36.555-07:00LiarsGo check out the band the Liars, they are so good! I am not lying! The Liars really are awesome. Their new album could become one of my favorites for 2007. They subtley use feed back to create this really visceral sound that hearkens back to Jesus and the Mary Chain and Love and Rockets. Hot! Hot! Hot!http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/08/liar-liar-pants-on-fire.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-1570609916304620172Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:54:00 +00002007-08-06T19:37:25.562-07:00Johnny RottenNew Orderpost punkpunkThis blog goes out to David K. He loaned me the book "Rip it Up and Start Again" by Simon Reynolds. I have read only a few pages and so many memories have come flooding back to me. This book is about the post-punk years of 1978-1984 in the UK. For me and many of my friends this time period is what helped shape our lives and helped us develop into the punk asses we are today. You know in 1978http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/08/pretty-vacant.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-8000809530037997381Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:35:00 +00002007-08-01T20:08:43.156-07:00B-52'sHoly HailLe TigreNew Young Pony ClubIn our age of convenience, it is so rare when things are not attainable. I just discovered the band Holy Hail, and I want more and I want it now! The band has releases stateside and in the UK. At this point, the band doesn't seem to have a lot of their material recorded and I am feeling totally thwarted by iTunes. The UK iTunes store has so much good stuff, but can we buy it here in the US- http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/08/pony-pony-pony.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-6281855342287156525Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:21:00 +00002007-09-04T08:25:06.267-07:00cat's cradlemojave 3OnceshoegazingSwell SeasonOkay, yeah right, this is a music blog. But I just saw the movie "Once," and it is a beautiful film about music and love. If you have never heard of this movie, then let me give a little synopsis. Basically, two musicians meet while one is busking for money on the streets. From the day they first meet, there is an immediate connection between the two musicians and a musically based http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/07/really-swell-movie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-4341746570195437563Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:28:00 +00002007-07-19T15:27:08.730-07:00BrazilJersey CityJulee CruiseLismoreTwin PeaksI have been listening to the EP "It takes Guts to Deceive Eloquently" by Lismore...a lot. Lismore comprised of Penelope and Stephen hail from Jersey City, NJ- a burgeoning scene on the edge of NYC. This EP is a nice introduction to the band. The EP starts off dreamy with the song "Seven Cycles." Penelope's ethereal voice is reminiscent of Julee Cruise (the songstress that gave Twin Peaks thathttp://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/07/i-dream-of-electric-sheep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-2461347343950832589Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:27:00 +00002007-07-19T06:30:50.789-07:00Dirty Little HeatersRoger RogerThe Raleigh, NC band Roger Roger has a sound that transports you back to a time of conversion fans and lo-fi stereo. If you are old enough and had one of those record players with built in stereo speakers, then you know what I am talking about. When pushed to their limit, the music squeaked out of those speakers all warm and fuzzy. The sound was distorted and muffled but you did not care http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/07/in-days-before-microchips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-7688499925944683035Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:10:00 +00002007-07-10T11:26:39.873-07:00LismoreRoger RogerLook out for reviews of Lismore and Roger Roger. Life has been hectic with CD release parties for the Future Kings of Nowhere and Boy/Girl. I hope to get to sit down soon and soak in some music.http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/07/coming-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-5803101668858705852Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:21:00 +00002007-06-21T16:36:15.676-07:00durhamjoy in redsequoya"Does the devil call you by name and do you and answer him the same?" -SequoyaThe Durham, NC duo Sequoya has a newly recorded song, "Weary" up on their myspace page. Sequoya are Bonnie, former drummer for the Veldas, and Matt from Joy in Red. In The Veldas, Bonnie always seemed to be reserved as she kept a steady beat and drummed away in the background. Previous Sequoya songs have been more http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/06/sympathy-for-devil.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-4784041589190008869Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:57:00 +00002007-06-20T10:17:48.377-07:00cat's cradledes arkLast night's Des Ark performance at the Cat's Cradle was nothing short of enthralling. This was the first time I had seen the band in over a year. Although I have seen Aimee perform solo, the full band adds a whole other dimension to the music. Honestly, when she performs solo and acoustic, I often have to walk out of the room due to the heart-rending subject matter. The lyrics in her songs are http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/06/one-word-enthralling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-674592373451003080.post-7116733575170749716Fri, 15 Jun 2007 14:15:00 +00002007-06-19T06:38:43.890-07:00honored guestspsychedeliaSay You Willthe dovesI have this belief that we all are attracted to music that reflects our own inner metronome. As I lay here on my bed soaking in the album "Tastes Change" by The Honored Guests, I am feeling a oneness with their music. Russell Bagget’s soothing vocal style, song arrangement and tempos make this an absolutely sublime album. This Chapel Hill, NC band has rather convincingly created a fantastic http://quicklikeabunnyreviews.blogspot.com/2007/06/drinking-in-soma.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0