Tim H's Reviews

This is a fantastic second album from Seattle's "Point One". Here are the track listings:

1 Never Let It Go 3:51
2 Oxygen 3:25
3 Sometimes 4:08
4 Teenage Freaks 3:34
5 Drama Queen 3:42
6 Stress Overdose 3:38
7 Worst Enemy 4:40
8 Still Standing 4:16
9 The Absence 10:03

I would say they are a cross between Metallica, Tool, White Zombie, and Godsmack, with a more modern twist. Great hard rock cd!

Review Date: 3/2/2011

Great politically charged debut from this Native American hip hop trio. For fans of Public Enemy or Rage Against the Machine. Lyrics such as "To all the sell-outs, you can get the hell out!" make you choose sides immediately - which one are you on?
Review Date: 2/12/2013

This group is actually from New Zealand, not L.A., as mentioned below. If you are a fan of Guy Piccotto's desperate wails and passionate singing, then there is a good chance you will like the lead singer of this group as well. Musically, they are perhaps similar to their American counterparts (from the early 90s) like Screaming Trees or Candlebox. An essential record to any serious music fans collection!
Review Date: 12/20/2011

This compilation is fan-fuggin'-tastic! It starts out with a sad song about the brutalities of hate crimes (from the band Lugosi), then balances with an uplifting track from Le Tigre.

The POWERFUL Amy Ray sings a raucous rendition of "Lucy Stoners", a live track with is just breath-taking. Not to be outdone, Kiki & Herb do up Sleater-Kinney's "I'm Not Waiting", which is just fabulous! S-K themselves contribute a live version of their own "Ballad of a Ladyman", where Corrin croons "If I got a rock, I'd rather be a LADY, man!"

Ms. Vaginal Davis belts out "Cherries In The Snow" with the band PME, and the song will just blow you away in all it's fearless glory.

There are many wonderful tracks on the cd, but my FAVORITE remains the standout, "Safe Harbors" by the band Navy, whom pleads "I'm dreaming of safe harbors..."

And don't we all? I am straight but not narrow, and in this world, we need to accept and love every human, no matter our differences. Do yourself a favor and track this cd down. It is worth every penny!
Review Date: 5/25/2011

If you can find this rare cd, it is definitely worth it. Song titles sound raunchy, but the songs themselves are historical snippets of the Blues from the 1940s and earlier....
Review Date: 7/26/2010

Two words for ya':

-Sleazy

-Cheesy

That pretty much sums up the album. I was, and am still, a HUGE fan of the Misfits, and Samhain, but it was always hard for me to find a mature Danzig album, in my opinion. Danzig 4 is my favorite, although the 5th, BlackAciDevil wasn't bad either. You'd best stick with the Misfits, kiddies. That's where you can have "all murder, all guts, all fun."
Review Date: 8/31/2009

If you happen to find a copy of this cd for under $30, consider yourself lucky - it is a nihilist classic!

Whether you are an anarchist, athiest, vegan, or just a fan of punk rock, this is an essential listen. Or should I say an existential lesson?

Check out the lyrics to "Flesh Crucifix" (Carnivores are like tombstones/cremating animal carcasses).

If that isn't a happy enough ditty for ya', then check out the words to "1/4 Dead" (Three quarters of the world are starving/The rest are dead).

If you like your music bleak (without hope), spiritually dead, and with a schizoid rage not ever duplicated since this recording, you will absolutely LOVE Rudi Peni's masterpiece, Death Church.

Did I mention the lead singer Nick Blinko was hospitalized numerous times for mental disorders, and that the band NEVER performed live? After you hear some of the recordings (where he overdubs multiple voices aka personalities) and see his artwork, you might understand why!
Review Date: 2/22/2011

Classic early 80s hardcore punk album. The song "Wolfpack" is the definitive anthem of punk rock youth, which you will find on this here cd. Dave Smallee went on to sing for Dag Nasty, who released a few records on Dischord. Great album!
Review Date: 8/20/2009

I'm sure some of you have came to love Kimya Dawson because of her tracks on Juno, however I was fortunate enough to have discovered this album back in early 2005. Not that it matters, nor am I trying to be a music snob. The Moldy Peaches' hilarious hit "Who's Got the Crack?" is what led me accidentally finding Kimya, and boy am I ever grateful for her thoughtful, vunerable lyrics and truly heartfelt music that she is so amazing at writing.

The "professional" review of this album from all-music.com is completely out of whack. "Anthrax (powerballad version)" was called a crap song, but it's actually one of the best tracks off the album, if not THEE best song ever written about 9/11. On it it she mentions the bands' instruments being stolen from their van, but then waking up to find out that hundreds of people had died in the terrorist attacks that unfolded throughout that fateful morning. If anything, she reminds us to keep what's important important!

She also throws down some wicked cool rants on "Viva La Persistence":

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Here's a simple dissertation on a complex situation
Money and intimidation and mass graves make strong foundations
For the giant corporations, that own all the TV stations
Telling us to take vacations to their big theme park plantations
Rather than to hearts of nations

Where we might meet people on the street
Who say "I don't want my MTV
Cause it brought Viva to its knees"

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Kimya is a master at leading you into gloomy sadness, but then consistently cheers you up with hope, friendship, and love. To quote her, "find deflated hearts and pump them up." I would say that is indeed her mission statement, especially on this wonderful, wonderful album. Whether it's dealing with loss of a loved one, custody disputes, being picked last, or poverty, Kimya cures all ills with her unabashedly honest and poignant strumming and singing. I highly recommend tracking this album down, you will NOT be sorry : )
Review Date: 8/24/2009

This album features Patty Schemel, who went on to play with Courtney Love in Hole. Yes, we all know, the Pacific Northwest music scene was very incestual. But yah, nice album, if you are a fan of the early 90s "Seattle sound", than you'll dig it!
Review Date: 8/29/2009

Great album - Pure energy permeates this cd, where music is stripped down to it's bare essentials... power chords, adrenaline, and being genuine. Stuck between a punk rock and a hardcore? This might be your salvation!

Stand-out tracks include "Never Quite My Enime", "Heavy Doody", and "I Can See Your Home".

With Mikey Dee on vocals, it is hard to tell at times if he is joking or sincere. Of course, with the lyric: "Buyer beware... I think, I'll push you down the stairs!!" perhaps it's better if you just take his word instead of finding out the hard way :)


Produced by the legendary Jack Endino (worked with Nirvana, Mudhoney, Soundgarden) and Calvin Johnson (Mr. K Records himself). Pretty sweet!
Review Date: 10/29/2010

This live album has a sweet version of the Ramones "Commando", and of course the seminal Angry Samoans classic "You Stupid A$$hole", which Mudhoney covered 15 years later. Don't forget to check out the closing track "I'm in Love with your Mom", hilariously offensive, as punk should be.

These songs were recorded live at a record store back in 1979, and finds the band at their most energetic, snottiest, and powerful. The sound quality is actually quite good, and the liner notes included with the album tell a great story about how the whole thing went down. They were banned from a local club (on obscenity charges) and needed a place to play. Well, they packed their gear and 40 people into a little vinyl shop and history was made in the process. Check it out!


Review Date: 8/25/2009

On this cd debut from the Sounds, the youthful energy is contagious, and it bursts from the seams from the moment you press play! It starts out with the catchy chorus of the sisterhood anthem "Seven Days A Week" - oh woah oh, oh woah oh oh.

The Sounds then employ the use of synthesizers on the masterfully crafted and passionate "Living in America", who's lyrics chime "We're not living in America/But we're not sorry/I knew there was something that we never had, But we don't worry!"

They quickly build upon all this energy with the two-minute blast of fury "Hit Me!" - It isn't possible to listen to that song without moving your feet, snapping your fingers, or dancing your punk rock socks off.

"Reggie" has a great hook, and if you like singing along, is really a fun song to exercise your lungs too... "Oh no, have you ever felt lonely?/But they will never find out about us/It's alright, you'll be just fine now/Here by my side!"


Although a bit raw (it is their debut, after all), this album is awesome. The singer, Maja Iversson is equal parts Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, and Kathleen Hanna, but never takes herself to seriously - She can entice you with her cuteness, but then quickly reminds you at ANY time that she could kick the crap out of you! Definitely worth tracking down.

*As a side note, you can pop the cd in your computer for pictures, screensavers, and even cooler... three videos from the Sounds for "Seven Days a Week", "Living in America", and "Hit Me!" You can't go wrong!
Review Date: 10/12/2010

Joey Sh*thead takes the evil doers to task on this cd, whether its religious zealots, dictators, or money-grubbing capitalists. No one is safe from his intelligent rants. For example, "The Only Thing Green" he calls out companies with horrible environmental records by smartly shouting "the only thing green is the color of your money." On "I See Your Cross", priests and other fundamentalists hypocrites are picked apart for hiding behind the crucifix whilst simultaneously living a sham. Celebrities are skewered on the track "Cocktail Time in Hell", with humorous lyrics detailing times spent in hell with Hitler, John Lennon, and a rather odd assortment of characters.


To close out the album, D.O.A. slows things way down on an intense version of the Johnny Cash classic "Folsom Prison Dirge". This album is almost 20 years old, but is still very relevant to current events in the world. Take a chance - you won't be disappointed!!
Review Date: 6/1/2011

This album is ESSENTIAL to all music collections. X were one of the most intelligent bands to ever come out of the early 80s punk scene, and their sound remains influential on many bands - whether it's rockabilly, the early 90s grunge scene, or any co-ed group that's came about since then.

A few tracks are completely legendary - "We're Desperate" is just that... Exene Cervenka and John Doe wail with despair "Landlord, landlord cleaning up our mess... Our whole fucking life is a mess.... we're desperate, get used to it!" The drums and guitar just shake your ass right into reality. "Nausea" whips you into a mind-numbing frenzy with a hynoptic, looping riff - you'll be hooked instantly. Other standouts include "Johnny Hit and Run Paulene" and many many more.

You will NOT go wrong spending 15 dollars on this cd, so if you tired of waiting in line, go out and get it already - your ears will thank you for it.
Review Date: 8/30/2009

Tribute to Metallica features a collage of past members of Slayer, Fear Factory, Anthrax, S.O.D., Testament, Motorhead, Ozzy, Sabbath and others performing their best songs.

1.Battery - Eric A.K./Mike Clark/Robert Trujillo/Dave Lombardo
2.Sad But True - Joey Belladonna/Bruce Kulick/Marco Mendoza/Eric Singer
3.Sanitarium - Whitfield Crane/John Marshall/Scott Ian/Tony Levin/Mickey Dee
4.The Unforgiven - Doug Pinnick/Vernon Reid/Tony Franklin/Frankie Banali
5.The Thing That Should Not Be - John Garcia/Kurdt Vanderhoof/Jeff Pilson/Jason Bonham
6.Enter Sandman - Burton C. Bell/John Christ/Robert Trujillo/Tommy Aldridge
7.Whiplash - Billy Milano/Scott Ian/Phil Soussan/Vinny Appice
8.Nothing Else Matters - John Oliva/Bob Balch/Lemmy Kilmister/Gregg Bissonette
9.Seek & Destroy - Chuck Billy/Jake E. Lee/Jimmy Bain/Aynsley Dunbar
10.For Whom The Bell Tolls - Eric Bloom/Al Pitrelli/Tony Franklin/Aynsley Dunbar
Review Date: 9/17/2019

This album features Steve Ignorant, the lead singer from Crass (whom broke up in 1984). If you are expecting "gutter-punk", think again... This album came out 14 years later, and it's actually more like evolving. Should an artist sound the same throughout their career, or should they progress?

Well, if you are a thoughtful individual, and you enjoy anti-establishment lyrics and music that isn't status quo, than you will really dig this mini-album. There is only 6 songs, but they are very good. On "Won't Get Me", Steve Ignorant pledges:
You won't get me in your slaughterhouse/Won't hang me on your hook/
I won't be just another number to stick in your book.

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Or on "Stratford Blues" where Steve proclaims:

I'm pacifist but I won't be abused for wanting life where compassion rules/
Turn the cheek and you get cut and they say "I love you", then they rip out your guts.

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This a a GREAT e.p. If you can track it down, it is well worth your effort. Contrary to popular belief, the "production" is by far amazing, and WAY better sound quality than recordings by Crass (whom I also love). By the way, did punk rock or indie music ever pride itself on that anyways? Hasn't it always been contents over appearance? Or craftsmanship over chops? Well, some people are missing out, cause this albums got all of the above. Happy listening!
Review Date: 8/31/2009

Quite possibly thee WORST album I have ever had in my collection... Thankfully I was able to get rid of it in just a few short days thanks too Swapacd!

The cd is uninspired, regurgitated drivel from a talentless hack in John Cafiero. I'd rather listen to two cats hump in the middle of summmer. Do yourself a favor and push a bobby pin into your ear canal - this will be more satisfying than acquiring this utter piece of garbage.
Review Date: 10/18/2010

This smokin' debut from D.H. Peligro, the drummer from Dead Kennedy's, will not leave you disappointed. On it, he plays guitar ferociously and sings with much energy. Check out the infectious "King Of The Road", or the two DK classics (which were originally penned by Peligro) "I Spy" and "Hellnation".
Review Date: 3/2/2011

Here's helpful info -
1.Hit the Lights - Sloppy Seconds
2.Seek and Destroy - Agent Orange
3.Motorbreath - D.O.A.
4.Sad But True - Flipper
5.Jump in the Fire - Dee Dee Ramone
6.Master of Puppets - Dr. Know
7.Enter Sandman - Vice Squad
8.One - Total Chaos
9.Nothing Else Matters - the Vibrators
10.I Disappear - Anti-Government
11. Am I Evil - Sour
12.For Whom the Bell Tolls - Shotgun Remedy
13. Until It Sleeps - S.B.I.
Review Date: 9/17/2019

This is a GREAT album. If you were a fan of Crass in your youth, and you have since matured (I mean that in a positive way), well, Steve Ignorant sings on this album, and he has done the same. He's soulful, spiteful, spewing love and hate at the same time. It's a marvelous cd, although I have it on vinyl. Stand out tracks include "Where Is Love", "Cheap Excitement" and "Sunday Morning Neighbors".

I highly advise to track this album done - it is friggin' splendid!

Review Date: 8/31/2009

This mid-90s hard rock group was fronted by the powerful female voice of Sam Ireland, which has rarely been matched since. If you like Hole, L7, Babes In Toyland, but want a bit more wail to your vocals, you will totally dig this album.

Check out the lyrics to "Pigskin Parade" where Sam desperately inquires "How come you've got all the power?!?/How come I've got none!?!"

As a side note, this band was discovered, signed and co-produced by Henry Rollins!
Review Date: 3/2/2011

This is a hilarious album! Ellen is at her rambling best, and, as an added bonus...
pop the cd into your computer and it has an Ellen screensaver and sound-effects!
Review Date: 1/12/2010

This cd is a FANTASTIC compilation of the groups best material. You would spend quite a bit more having to track down the older releases, so give this one a try instead. You will not be disappointed.

Did I mention that the bonus DVD is friggin' awesome?!? Has all sorts of cool videos, band interviews, concert footages, and pics of the band. Can't go wrong with this double disc from sorely missed At the Drive-In!
Review Date: 3/2/2011

This 1986 album is a collaboration between Al Jourgenson and Paul Barker of Ministry, and Ian Mackaye (post-Minor Threat/pre-Fugazi). If you liked Jello Biafra's industrial "Lard" side project (also with the guys from Ministry), then you'd like this as well. Features political lyrics and cold, machine like drumming and automated guitar riffing - what you'd expect, right? Good album. Pre-cursor to bands like Nine Inch Nails.
Review Date: 8/24/2009

Here is the track listing from this fine power pop/rock/blues outfit.

1 Rise 3:35
2 When Eye Can Cu Again 2:32
3 Too Hard 2:53
4 (Breakup #39) 1:12
5 Landslide 4:19
6 Apologies 0:55
7 I Never Knew 4:48
8 Truly Yours 3:50
9 Another Way to Let You 2:51
10 Princessant 1:04
11 Hoffman Blues 3:18
12 Faux Machine 2:59
13 Your Own Utopia 3:28
14 They'll Never Do You In 3:52
15 OK Man 3:19
16 (Out) 1:23
Review Date: 3/2/2011

This album is hard to find! Do yourself a favor though - download the ONLY two tracks that are worth listening to:

#2 - Le Disko
#5 - Dont Cry Out

Both of those songs feature Carah Faye on vocals - she has since quit the band.

The rest of the cd has pretty whiny guy vocals by Chad Petree, who is an egotistical turd.

I was disappointed that a band with TWO strong tracks such as the ones listed above could have such a crap-tastic rest of thee album. Scout's honor!
Review Date: 1/13/2011

A decent album, if you can find it cheap. Jon Spencer on guitar and background shouts. His wife Christina is seductive and snarky on lead vocals (and the cover photo!)

As a side note, if you saw the film Hollow Man with Kevin Bacon, then you heard several tracks from this cd during the movie.


Review Date: 1/13/2011

I am a HUGE Screaming Trees/Mark Lanegan fan, but to be honest, most of the songs on this album sound too similar. Standout tracks include "Undertow" and "Ugly Sunday".

For historical reference, it's nice to hear Kurt Cobain on background vocals for "Down in the Dark". In addition, both Kurt AND Krist Novoselic play guitar and bass (respectively) on "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" - a raw, distorted dirge, completely different from Nirvana's haunting Unplugged performance. The album is quite dark in mood, so the silly track "Juarez" lightens the mood as the album draws to a close.

As a side note, Pacific Northwest indie music scene producer Steve Fisk plays the organ/piano on a few tracks.

Review Date: 8/4/2010

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