CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist : Arkona Album : Goi, Rode, Goi! (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks : 14 Artist website : http://www.arkona-russia.com/ OVERVIEW This one’s a first for us: A Pagan Folk Metal band by the […]
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CD Review: Saltatio Mortis – “Wer Wind Sæt”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Saltatio Mortis Album: Wer Wind Sæt (2009 Napalm Records) Tracks: 12 Artist website: http://www.saltatio-mortis.com/ http://www.napalmrecords.com OVERVIEW This is perhaps one of the most interesting albums I’ve heard. This is the […]
CD Review: Echo Us – “The Tide Decides”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Echo Us Album: The Tide Decides (2009 Musea) Tracks: 10 Artist website: http://www.echous.net OVERVIEW Echo Us is the brainchild of Ethan Matthews. When Ethan and I were at Berklee, I […]
CD Review: Lisa Ekdahl – “Give Me That Slow Knowing Smile”
CD Review This review was originally written by Jose Bernardo for www.theweeklyriff.com between 2008 and 2010. These were Jose’s first impressions of the songs and were not written after multiple spins. Artist: Lisa Ekdahl Album: Give Me That Slow Knowing Smile (2009 RCA) Tracks: 9 Artist website: http://www.lisaekdahl.com OVERVIEW Lisa Ekdahl is a veteran Swedish singer-songwriter. This is her latest offering. The […]