Steve Von Till
A Grave is a Grim Horse
Neurot (2008)
For those who do not know who Steve Von Till is, Von Till is a guitarist and vocalist in the seminal outfit Neurosis. And while that band is one of the heaviest bands on the planet, Von Till's solo records are dark, folk-esque experiences which are stark portraits into a different side of the man that produces them. His solo albums are always an intriguing foray into some gloomy, mostly acoustic pieces that are heavy in a completely different sense of the word than what he produces with Neurosis. A Grave is a Grim Horse is Steve Von Till's third solo album (following As the Crow Flies and If I Should Fall to the Field) and first in almost six years. It continues the types of tones and sounds on the previous solo albums while adding some new textures and elements. The title track of A Grave is a Grim Horse surprisingly features quite a bit of electric instrumentation that combines with Von Till's distinct voice and acoustic guitar to create some strange dark take on stark Americana; the song sounds like a bleak lamentation which creates an evocative image of desolate grief. The subtle organ and tasteful string accompaniment … Read more
Alpha & Omega
Devil's Bed
6131 (2008)
You know when George sings on Blacklisted's Heavier than Heaven, Lonelier than God and you really liked that grungey overblown … Read more
Hammer Bros.
The Kids are Dead
Welfare (2008)
I'm getting too many records that sound exactly like The Kids are Dead. It's another moshy metal crossover type hardcore … Read more
Jumpercable
Jumpercable
Monkey Wrench (2008)
Awful intro that thankfully goes into speedy hardcore reminiscent of bands from the early part of this decade. It's fun … Read more
