Shudder to Think, "Baby Drop" Your Choice Records was a DIY label that mostly (entirely?) released live records by established bands. I've got several of them, and they're all very good records. Here, Shudder to Think is in fine form, and this album almost functions...
Consolidated, "This Is A Collective" You know, if Consolidated had gotten rolling now instead of back in the early 90s, there would have been some Serious Discourse about them. Not just engaging with the politics of the band, but also probably a bunch of stuff...
Funkadelic, "Into You" The world is divided into two groups: those who think Mothership Connection is P-Funk's finest moment, and those who think One Nation Under A Groove is. (I'm ignoring Maggot Brain perverts.) My opinion largely rests on whichever one I've listened to most...
Future Of The Left, "Chin Music" The bass tone for Future of the Left always sounds like a million bucks. And they wisely make sure that it stays up front plenty so we can all enjoy the hell out of it. ...And You Will Know...
Super bitchin' day today. X-Ecutioners, "3 Boroughs" Built From Scratch really is just a fantastic name for an album. ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, "Insatiable Two" I love the Trail of Dead, but can we just talk about the album...
