Welcome to The Music Den
Welcome to The Music Den. This is the place you will
find relevant reviews of new music releases from around the world. A
word of warning though, you wont find anything on Lady Gaga or Take That
here, as our particular expertise is the field of alternative / indy
rock style music. All reviews are completely unbiased and we receive no
payola for our opinions (but by saying that, are always open to offers).
You may not always agree with the opinions expressed here, and any
feedback or criticism will be taken on board before deleting and plots
of imminent revenge planned. Constructive criticism on the other hand is
both welcome and encouraged.
In addition we have a section where we will attempt to answer any music
trivia questions you may send our way. Put our so called experts to the
test, or if you know the answer test us out. Let's have a bit of fun and
if you want an opinion on a release we have not given our take on , we
would be happy to oblige.
Latest Album Reviews
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The Quixotics Band: The Quixotics Rating: *** 3 stars Review submitted 4th December 2011 There is a serious abundance of new band talent in
Australia. Dont believe me? -then listen to triple j or triple j
unearthed any time of the day to hear new original music , comparable to
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The King is Dead Band: The Decemberists Rating: **** 4 stars Review submitted 26th June 2011 This band has been around for many years with their first release in 2002.While their folky-pop style has always been pleasant , there has never been anything special in their musical output - well, until now....read more here. |
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What Did You Expect From The
Vaccines? Band: The Vaccines Rating: **** 4 stars Review submitted 26th June 2011 Another new band from the U.K. whose debut record is sensational. They know how to write commercial under 3 minute songs.....read more here. |
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Nine Types of Light Band: TV On The Radio Rating: **** 4 stars Review submitted 26th June 2011 This 4 piece from Brooklyn has been around for more than ten years and put out three albums before this. They have hit the jackpot with this record....read more here. |
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Helplessness Blues Band: Fleet Foxes Rating: ** 2.5 stars Review submitted 25th June 2011 Fleet Foxes came from obscurity two years ago to debut with, which many people thought (me included), the best album of the year....read more here. |
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D Band: White Denim Rating: ** 2.5 stars Review submitted 25th June 2011 White Denim started as a trio from Austin Texas (now a 4 piece) and combine the expected country rock along with almost free-form instrumentations.... read more here. |
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Album: Cults Band: Cults Rating: *** 3 stars Review submitted 24th June 2011 A better than average debut from a new band built around the core of singer Madeline Follin and guitarist Brian Obvilion (I wonder if that is his real name?).....read more here. |
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Album: Yuck Band: Yuck Rating: (*** 3.5 stars) Review submitted 24th June 2011 Over the years there have been bands laboured with bad haircuts or bad names (sometimes both). Here we have a new British band with a great debut record.....read more here. |
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Angles Band: The Strokes Rating: (** 2.5 stars) Review submitted 23rd June 2011 The Strokes' first album in 5 years was highly anticipated. After a number of false starts and solo effets over the last half decade....Read more here. |
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Album: Cats Eyes Band: Cat's Eyes Rating: (*** 3 stars) Review submitted 22nd July Want to hear something new but also something familiar? Well Cat's Eyes may well be the listening experience you are looking for .....read more here. |
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Suck It & See Band: Arctic Monkeys Rating: (*** 3 stars) Review submitted 22nd July A big welcome back to Arctic Monkeys - we have missed you. This is a welcome return to form.....read more here. |
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Circuital Band: My Morning Jacket Rating: (**** 4 Stars) Review submitted 20th June 2011 Is there anything that Jim James cannot deliver? From their early Neil Young influences this band has grown and blossomed with each release........ Read more here |
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Hurtsville Band: Jack Ladder Scoring: (** 2.5 stars) Reviews submitted 20th June 2011 Jack Ladder's third release , the follow up to the fine "Love Is Gone" see our boy channeling Nick Cave to a far greater degree than his previous efforts......Read More Here |
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Rome Band: Danger Mouse & Dannielle Lupa Rating: (*** 3.5 stars) Review submitted 19th June 2011 If this is the soundtrack for an unmade mover then Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) and cohort Danielle Luppi are the Cohen brothers of this unrealised cinematic classic. Read more here |
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Thank You Happy Birthday Band: Cage The Elephant Rating: *** 3 stars Review submitted 18th June 2011 On this their second album Cage The Elephant have put together a record that progresses from their impressive debut....Read more here |
