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Maserati: Pyramid of the Sun
Temporary Residence LTD
Jersey Shore’s Pauly D and his brethren should be ashamed of the bad name they’ve given to the time-honored art of fist-pumping—once a rock fan’s way to show appreciation, but now forever associated with gym/tan/laundry. Think of Pyramid of the Sun as our time to take it back: the nine-track, nearly all-instrumental, album is packed with jams that start down here…then build…then explode up here. “Ruins” crunches with the taste of industrial metal, “We Got the System to Fight the System” works within the ultra-delayed guitar sound of post-rockers like Explosions in the Sky and the final track, “Bye M’Friend, Goodbye” begins with the multi-tracked sound of a grunted mantra. They all serve the same purpose: to get your hands in the air and your butt on the move—droppin’ sound grenades without having to deal with picking them up.
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Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger "The Pequod"
In honor of Umphrey’s McGee’s return to Summer Camp this weekend, we present the group’s Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger performing this version of “The Pequod” from UM’s Anchor Drops.
Golden Bloom "Flying Mountain"
Golden Bloom stopped by Relix to perform a tune from their latest EP No Day Like Today.
The Chapin Sisters "Crying in the Rain"
The Chapin Sisters share an tune from their new album A Date With the Everly Brothers.
Night Moves "Country Queens"
Minneapolis-based Night Moves share a song from their record, Colored Emotions, live at Relix.
The Giving Tree Band "Brown Eyed Women"
The Giving Tree Band enjoy a spring day on the Relix rooftop, while performing a classic Grateful Dead tune.
Hayden "Blurry Nights"
Canadian singer-songwriter Hayden performs a duet with his sister-in-law Lou Canon. The song appears on Us Alone his first record on Broken Social Scene’s Arts & Crafts Productions.
The Milk Carton Kids "Hope of a Lifetime"
The Milk Carton Kids share the first song from their new album, The Ash & Clay.
Premiere: Ana Popovic "Object Of Obsession"
Here is the new video from Serbian guitar ace Ana Popovic. “Object Of Obsession” appears on her latest album Can You Stand The Heat.
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Ita February 27, 2012, 01:01:16