Epinions Recent Reviews for hstisgod

The one and only Hollywood sign, in the first trip

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 05:40:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Ah, one of those golden records, regardless of how many it sells. Often referred to as SOAD, System Of A Down was a quick adaption to the sunset strip. Sure, some may have first scoffed at their wickedly operatic singer. ...

Ripping at the seams

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:26:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Not a lot of bands can sincerely draw a comparison to The Deftones from me, but Embodyment, live or dead, christian or not, most certainly does that. Not the vocals are not Chino, but they're better all on their own. More like...

Fourth and Goal

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:40:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - On their fourth major studio release, the pressure was seemingly built up more than their last long awaited release. So it's fourth and goal, can Brand New stuff this record down the throats of those playing a 'they'll never keep it up'...

Same Acclaim/Truth and Raw

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:54:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - What does it take to be full of passion and high-energy after three acclaimed albums? It takes Chris, Dallas, Jesse, George and Wade just being themselves. Sure, the ensuing review of 'they've changed' or 'they're not what they used to be' may result...

More like buzz on sophomore years

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:08:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - I should've listened when Ian (Metzger) spoke the night these four broke my re-called tailgate cable. "The lyrics have never mattered to me", or something towards that effect. I think I get their purpose, I'm certain I understand the point to their...

Wears his sunglasses at night AND SLEEPS WITH HIS GUITAR

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:00:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - From time to time, you come across a recording that no one else really understands. A little over ten years ago, just barely transplanted to this country known as Texas, I had won some tickets from a local radio station. The tickets...

Have you been hypnotized previously by any of these artists?

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:53:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - ......by any of these artists: PJ Harvey Type-O-Negative Radiohead Danzig Also available from The Book Of Knots; Traineater, If so...read on......

The Honorary Promise

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:41:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - For all the talk we do roun' here about Death Cab For Cutie, this album is severely undermentioned as some of the best unknown Eclectic format similar to Conor and his wave of melodies. First heard of and heard at SXSW '05. after...

The metal world reaches out for their raw hombre

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:47:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - The expectations of a release become something of a puzzle. I'm not talking about the Guns N' Roses album over ten years old and yet ready to hit the shelves. I'm talking about an album minced with so many large names in the spirit of 90's numetal and...

Many titles but one place for a generation flannel

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:27:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Oh man it can't go loud enough. Here I come, fourteen years old again...wishing my parents would have let me sleep in front of the local chain store for the midnight sale of Pearl Jam, Vs. - Five Against One, whatever its...

Indie freedom gone legendary

Sat, 9 Feb 2008 18:46:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Don't even start with me! Fifteen years old, and 40 oz. To Freedom sounds as new and grooved as the day I first heard it. Yet, it's first being reviewed? Top down, northbound on I-5 ready to nestle into Shasta, CA for a week or so, I was blessed by...

Slicks Box - Musab: Slickest Box of '07

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:04:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - It's been some years since the drama of the Nas vs. Jay-Z battle diss tracks. It's been even longer since West Coast vs. East Coast Rap, but it seems Musab strapped with his new backers Hieroglyphics is bringing back something from the old school,...

Don't sleep on this record

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:49:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - First off let's just say, I'd much rather be driving around with this CD in my truck. But truth is, I'm so excited about this recording, I couldn't resist the moment any longer. Secondly, let's give a shout to the promotional company, Audible...

Piercing something alright

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 21:17:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - When you first hear the name, you're thrown for a curve. Mom might put it best, "I think they're trying to be cryptic". Quite possibly I said as I laughed back. But I think I understand the name a bit more... A mysterious wall of purity and...

Are you sure it's DC and not Washington state?

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:59:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Rolling in a grungy, yet Emo flavored chant style is Washington, DC based Olympia. The result of yet another indie scene breakup, Olympia features members - guitarist Peter Tsouras and drummer Shane Johnson - from...

Indie America is smiling at you

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:39:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - For those of you who read my review on The Book of Knots first self-titled aka "Crumble", release, none of what I'm about to tell you should shock. That's right the random coupling of talented musicians from...

Ska gem hiding...

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 00:44:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Okay, okay.... you got me...I love the random christian inspired record. There was a time I even wrote for a Christian magazine (HM). Truth is, I love the passion these guys feel for the purity of their God, all while releasing energies of...

Beauty in the fragrance of angst

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:35:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Beauty comes in many forms, but unique beauty is rare. Fiona Apple is one of the rare birds, and When The Pawn... is her masterpiece. I guess I was a bit hopped up on the wrong kind of things a few years ago when I was introduced to this...

Raw Parental Advisory

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:01:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Yea, there's plenty of artists that have burned out brighter than Limp Bizkit on a sunny day. To be completely honest, Limp Bizkit was another one of those one and done types. They put so much spit, and raw energy into Three Dollar Bill...

Not their debut by any means...

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:48:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - I don't believe the trio of Loeffler brothers could have titled this record more perfectly. After an absolutely blitzing debut P
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#1, all the adversity they went through which included but was not limited...

Hip Hop with a Neo/Rock Soul.

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:24:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Somewhere between Jazz, Rap, Rock and Breakbeats sits Hip Hop. Leading that revolution since 1992 has been Hollywood proud Jurassic 5. A mere review of their entire catalogue couldn't repay these guys for all...

I've got two words for you, Classic Metal

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 19:50:45 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Look at that album cover and tell me what you see. A sky view of a young woman's cleavage fresh from the pool. A long glance has me confused...is this Sexy or Scary? We'll get back to this beautifully rude and real on the last track. Either way, I...

One and Done?

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 23:16:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - With all the different styles of Rock, Hip Hop, Ska, Classical, Drum N Bass etc... etc... etc...Its difficult to come across a generic power pop album that just outlasts nearly a decade of aging. Every now and then though, bands like Oleander create...

Imprinting that Reggae Rock Vibe

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 23:30:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Though this review has been a long-time coming like most, its not in the same sense as those I promised but could never muster the metacritic definition. I guess it was late 2003 when I came across the appropriately titled...

It's not Rap-Rock, Its Funk Metal

Fri, 9 Mar 2007 22:25:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author hstisgod - Where does one start with such an industry changing album. Is it the deep rooted and progressive metal sound that mixes with skip beats and a Didgeridoo? Could it be 'cause this was most raw and the beginning chapters of what became a great...