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The Devlins’ New Track “All The Days” is Here : A Classy Return to Form
The Melodic Rockers from Ireland are back from their long Hiatus
The Devlins, the acclaimed Irish alternative rock band, have been a staple in the music scene since the early ’90s. Known for their evocative lyrics and atmospheric melodic rock soundscapes, they have carved out a niche that resonates deeply with fans worldwide. Their track “Someone to Talk To” from their 1993 album Drift still remains […]
Machines and Men – Airbag (Lyrics Video Premiere)
Epic Synergy of Sound and Cinema: “Machines and Men” Meets “Children of Men"
In the ever-evolving landscape of music and film, certain combinations stand out for their ability to evoke profound emotions and provoke deep thought. Such a fusion not only highlights the lyrical depth of the song but also amplifies the cinematic brilliance of the movie. With this notion, we have attempted to craft a captivating lyrics […]
Tiny Music . . . Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop – Stone Temple Pilots (1996)
Reminiscing STP's third and their most musically diverse album
Ripping off the Seattle grunge sound is second nature to a lot of new alternative rock renaissance bands these days, but Stone Temple Pilots often simply called STP was one of the first pioneering grunge rock bands to do so and pay the price. The Stone Temple Pilots were one of the most critically despised bands on the planet […]
Tori Amos – From the Choirgirl Hotel (1998)
Perhaps the only all-embracing Tori Amos Album
While the multi-talented American singer, songwriter, pianist and composer Tori Amos’ 1996 album Boys for Pele, left most fans and critics scratching their heads, her stellar fourth studio album ‘From the Choirgirl Hotel’ released in 1998 found her returning to the electronica infused baroque pop-rock form that first made her originally famous. Tori crafted an […]
U.F.Off: The Best of The Orb (1998)
Reggae tinged '90s Ambient Electronica packed in an essential Greatest Hits compilation
After over a year without an official release since their 1997 fourth studio album Orblivion, the pioneering and influential ambient electronic powerhouse from England, The Orb, finally broke their silence in November 1998 with U.F.Off – The Best of the Orb, a greatest hits album. A surprise to most Orb listeners, U.F.Off was a calculated […]
FC Kahuna – Machine Says Yes (2002)
The Stunning Debut (and the only) album from the British Electronic Duo
The 90’s were magical. That was a time when a classic debut seemed to come out of nowhere each year and gave credence to the idea that electronic dance music could produce more than the thrill of the 12-inch. Chemical Brothers’ Exit Planet Dust (1995), Leftfield’s Leftism (1995), Daft Punk’s Homework (1997), Basement Jaxx’s Remedy (1999) […]
Elastica – The Menace (2000)
Girl powered modern rock nostalgia
The second album from the abrasive brit alt punk rockers! In 1995, the female fronted Britpop Alternative Rock Band Elastica headed by ex-Suede members Justine Frischmann and Justin Welch appeared out of nowhere to score a massive hit with the hugely irresistible “Connection.” That song, which borrowed heavily from an older track by Wire, propelled Elastica’s self-titled debut album to the top of the British charts and earned the band a spot on that year’s Lollapalooza tour.
Radiohead – Kid A (2000)
The weirdest Alt rock album to ever sell a million copies
The English rock band Radiohead’s fourth studio album, the radically different Kid A (2000) severely divided critics when it was released, some ruing that it probably would not sell many copies. Can’t blame them too much because this is indeed a challenging, often downright confusing piece of alternative rock music that will leave even ardent Radiohead fans scratching […]
Nirvana – MTV Unplugged In New York (1994)
Acoustic Nirvana for Nirvana Fans
On MTV Unplugged In New York, Kurt Cobain and company (including Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl) spend a lot of time paying tribute to their influences. Nirvana performs songs by the Meat Puppets, the Vaselines, and David Bowie. Cobain‘s blistering interpretation of Bowie’s “The Man Who Sold the World” is one of few remakes that sounds […]
Amélie (2001) Original Soundtrack by Yann Tiersen
Remembering Yann Tiersen's Musical Masterpiece
Much before Audrey Tautou became a well-known celebrity through the Da Vinci Code; her original ticket to fame was the romantic comedy Amélie, Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain (English: The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain) the capricious 2001 French box office hit. Apart from winning the French Oscars, the popular César awards; Amélie was also a critical international […]