Tag Archives: Rock Music

Review: Candygram For Mongo – Candygram For Mongo [2008]

Posted on December 26, 2008 by gearsofrock

Los Angeles pop punk squad Candygram for Mongo return with an eponymous 13-track offering chock full of infectious melodies containing more hooks than a tackle box. Cuts like “What Are We” and “Big Mary” portray the rambunctious feel of a … Continue reading →

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Review: Tribe After Tribe – M.O.A.B. [2008]

Posted on December 24, 2008 by gearsofrock

Robbi Robb has been fronting the South African band Tribe After Tribe for over two decades, raising awareness of global social issues with his potpourri of multicultural rock music as a soundtrack. The latest venture from this unit is the … Continue reading →

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Review: Chingalera – Dose [2008]

Posted on December 6, 2008 by gearsofrock

Los Angeles trio Chingalera’s latest disc suggests this unit definitely spent a lot of time with their Melvins and Tool discs with a smattering of Queens of the Stone Age and Fantomas on the side prior to stepping into Sylvia … Continue reading →

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Review: Rocketship Park – Off and Away [2008]

Posted on November 23, 2008 by gearsofrock

An ensemble of NYC musicians comprise the alternative Americana act Rocketship Park, whose latest 10-track release OFF & AWAY is laden with a vast array of instrumentation from strings to horns, working together to add ush textures to the sad … Continue reading →

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Review: Polysics – We Ate The Machine [2008]

Posted on November 17, 2008 by gearsofrock

Yes, you read that right…Myspace Records. Japanese art punk rock troupe Polysics and their latest installment of Devo-inspired new wave WE ATE THE MACHINE is a weird but refreshing choice for such a mainstream outlet, but it works. Heavy beats, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Microphones – The Glow Pt 2 [2008]

Posted on November 8, 2008 by gearsofrock

The latest offering by Pacific Northwestern lo-fi one-man band The Microphones is actually a reissue from 2001. Nonetheless, it requires multiple listens for the baked-in subdued goodness to soak into your big musical brain. Containing hushed melodies and tranquil rhythms … Continue reading →

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Watch Gene Simmons on "Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?"

Posted on November 7, 2008 by gearsofrock

Tonight, Gene Simmons of Kiss will be the celebrity contestant on “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?” Tune in to Fox at 8 p.m. to watch the episode. I don’t think Gene will do very well on the show. … Continue reading →

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5 Songs For Your Election Day Playlist

Posted on November 2, 2008 by gearsofrock

Without getting too political on a rock and roll website, I’d like to state that this is arguably the most exciting election of our lifetimes. We will bring either the first African-American into the chief position or see the first … Continue reading →

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Review: Bruce Springsteen "A Night With The Jersey Devil" [2008]

Posted on October 31, 2008 by gearsofrock

Fans of Bruce Springsteen should check out the unreleased track, “A Night With The Jersey Devil,” at brucespringsteen.net. You can download it for free and stream the video until Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. “A Night With The Jersey Devil” is … Continue reading →

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Gears of Rock Honors the Birthday of Tom Petty

Posted on October 20, 2008 by gearsofrock

Take a few moments to honor and indulge in the great Tom Petty as we celebrate his 58th birthday. The video for “Mary Jane’s Last Dance” [Greatest Hits] followed by a live version… …and “You Don’t Know How it Feels” … Continue reading →

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