The J. Geils Band: House Party Live in Germany
This new concert release offers something for fans, even if it can't quite keep up with previous live albums.
Capsule Reviews
Eskmo: SOL
As Eskmo, Brendan Angelides keeps his tension on a short leash.
Death and Vanilla: To Where the Wild Things Are
These Swedish pioneers' perilous voyage to where the "Wild" things are proves "Wild-ish" at best.
Mickelson: Flickering
Mickelson makes use of traditional instrumentation all in service to his dramatic delivery.
Screen Door Porch: Modern Settler
The male-female vocals of Aaron Davis and Seadar Rose continue to be the heart of Screen Door Porch on their strong, varied third album.
Hanoi Masters: War Is a Wound, Peace Is a Scar
A haunting tribute to traditional Vietnamese music and the Vietnam War.
Nai Harvest: Hairball
Hairball is a confident, exuberant semi-reset from the self-professed “pop scum” outfit Nai Harvest.
Doug Burr: Pale White Dove
Pale White Dove is one of those albums that demands attention, Doug Burr’s apparent obscurity notwithstanding.
Rocky Dawuni: Branches of the Same Tree
Rocky Dawuni fuses feel-good reggae vibes with innovative instrumentation, leaving an influential mark on the African roots scene.
Sax Gordon: In the Wee Small Hours
Sax Gordon and friends make for a relaxed performance for the staunch jazz enthusiast.
Danko Jones: Fire Music
Another day at the Rock and Roll Office for one of the genre's true believers.
The Honeycutters: Me Oh My
A tempest formed on a Thursday night, Me Oh My unfurls throughout the weekend, leaving nothing but wreckage come Sunday.