Synthesis Weekly Reviews: “White Lies for Dark Times” by Ben Harper and Relentless7
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Author in Album Review, Music
Ben Harper and Relentless7
White Lies for Dark Times
Virgin
Ben Harper’s musical career has been filled with much praise and prestige. Whether it be his certified gold solo album Fight for Your Mind or his groundbreaking Live From Mars with the Innocent Criminals, Harper has enjoyed the luxury of much-deserved critical acclaim. His new album, White Lies For Dark Times, with Texas-based backing band Relentless7 should be received with similar enthusiasm to prior efforts. “Number with No Name” kicks the album off with a danceable bluesy swagger led by crafty guitar work [...]
Josh Freese Redefines “Value Added” on Forthcoming Since ‘72 CD
Posted on 25. Feb, 2009 by Daniel Taylor in Music
Legendary drum mercenary Josh Freese (The Vandals, A Perfect Circle, Nine Inch Nails, Guns ‘n’ Roses, Devo, and more or less every other rock band at one time or another) has a solo album coming out soon. To coincide with this release, Freese is offering packages ranging from a $7 download of the album, to a $75,000 package which includes his services as drummer in your band for a month, and a 5-song record about you and your life, written and performed by Josh himself.
Remember when Rage Against The Machine Ruled?
Posted on 08. Jul, 2008 by spencer in Music
For a time Rage Against The Machine ruled my life. I got into my first car accident while listening to “Killing In The Name Of.” Had to stash the driver’s bong before the police showed up…
Then Audioslave happened. Yep. Kinda ground my teeth through that one.
All the while vocalist Zach De La Rocha was working on his seemingly never to be released solo album.
Rage fans ready to be stoked? The wait is over with the announcement of…no, not the solo album, but an EP from the new band One Day [...]
