runzac

[runzac]

#tbt to my old radio blogs.

Review: "Neon Steeples" - Crowder

"There’s a son coming up in my soul, Lord, in my soul, I see the light, I see the light, oh thank you God I see the light!!!" - My Beloved

The most recent release from Crowder is quite the doozy. This is by far one of the best releases of the year within the christian contemporary genre and, dare I say, better than any genre-type releases as well. So many things are wrapped into one record that mesh beautifully, folk blues, synth, pop, rock, and more combine to make this album stand out among hundreds others this year. The level of praise and worship is at 1000% and it is awesome how Crowder has provided terrific tracks to celebrate God and what He does for us, while also admitting to our flaws in not appreciating God.

Read More

[runzac]

Throwback Thursday: "The Outsiders," - NeedtoBreathe

After NeedtoBreathe reached fame and praise for their release of The Heat, they had to bring their A-game for their follow up album. NeedtoBreathe did just that with The Outsiders.  The 14 track bundle was released in late August of 2009. The standing members Seth Bolt, Bo and Bear Rinehart, invite Joe Stillwell to play percussion and help produce for this album. The band walks a fine line of good message music and gospel tracks. In doing so, their songs reach more perspectives than any artist could imagine.  NeedtoBreathe finds a way to rock out in a purely talented way, yet also brings the crowd to silence with their melodic praise songs.  The Outsiders accomplishes just that, and more.

Read More

[runzac]

Review: "Gold Fever" - Little Hurricane

 ”I myself discovered their music on a Thursday, loved them by Friday, and saw them live that Saturday.”

“The Summer air is gone but I don’t care, “sings Anthony “Tone” Catalano, lead singer and guitarist of Little Hurricane, on the opening track of Gold Fever, “Summer Air.”  Shortly followed is the eerie repetition of backing vocalist and drummer, Celeste “C.C.” Spina. The two piece band formed back in 2010 via Craig’s List. Ever since, the duo has been hard at work creating two bluesy albums and one unique covers album. Gold Fever, their second original studio album was released on April 29th of this year. The record contains twelve new tracks that were recorded by C.C. and Tone with their crew in a vintage gold miner’s estate in California last year. Little Hurricane claims to adore vintage equipment, for the exquisite sound that is more intimate and a higher quality than the modern digital recording tools. Vintage gear was most definitely used for Gold Fever, and it certainly exhibits excellent sound quality with a clearness that is almost exclusive to this band.

The break out single for this album is titled “Sheep in Wolves Clothes.” A tale about the disgruntled feelings accompanied by the ups and downs of relationships. The album contains guest instrumentalists, such as the horn section that appears on such tracks as “Boiling Water.” Although, the surprise hit of the release is the seventh track, “Breathe,” which compared to the normal dirty sound, slows and strips down to an acoustic guitar and light percussion with a sweet melodica part as well. Another standout track on the album is the grimy licks and lyrics of “Gold Fever,” the title track. Tone opens up screeching “Gold fever got me on high, spinning my head without looking my eye…” and then the song solemnly percusses forward. C.C. soon trades vocals with Tone in a well versed order.  Finally, the album closes with a fun sort of love song. “Grand Canyon,” has quite the upbeat occurring with lifting licks and drowning drums as fills, while Tone sings his heart out “I walk in this church just for you… Yeah, you!”

Read More

[runzac]

Words.

Slick. White. Speed. Instant. Bells. Wings.

[runzac]

One fish,

Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish...

[runzac]

Yep, I feel pretty comfortable with this list.

[runzac]

I like doing this as a hobby.... too bad I am not a writer

[runzac]

Check out the very first episode of The Bridge with December Alleys!! Back from March!!! New Episodes to come soon! With VIDEO!!!! :)

[runzac]

I am trying something new... reviewing albums ;)

[runzac]

Check out my review of Vampire Weekend at the LC Pavilion Amphitheater!! You might like it ;)

[runzac]

WMUL is also up for biggest improvement!! #cmj #radioawards

[runzac]

For this year's CMJ radio awards I am nominate for "Rookie of the Year"!!!!!!! #pumped #psyched #ecstatic #excited #amazing #thisiscray #imightthrowup

[runzac]

My fiancé is the greatest :) (my new @polyspree shirt is peaking out a bit) #fantasticevening #thebest #loveher

[runzac]

There's a fire on the mountain!!!!!!!! @leolydon

[runzac]

Haha yes! This is getting good!! (at Black Sheep Burritos & Brews)

[runzac]

@leolydon something is about to go down!! @blacksheepwv

[runzac]

@leolydon and Eric... What a champ haha this night is great! #fantastic #music @blacksheepwv (at Black Sheep Burritos & Brews)