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DOMINICI
O3: A Trilogy - Part 3
Inside Out Music
2008
"A progressive melodic metal affair in which the songs somtimes
go on for a bit too long."
Review: Dominici - 03: A Trilogy - Part 2
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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THE UNDERNEATH
Moon Flower
J Shock
2008
"Straight-up hard rock that could have been better had it been
in English rather than Japanese."
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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D'ESPAIRS RAY
Mirror
J Shock
2008
"Although still in Japanese, much more intense and emotionally
moving than their lablemater's latest. "
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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PLAYRADIOPLAY
Texas
Island Records
2008
"The state didn't exactly produce a great leader, but the experimential
and heavily melodic album delivers what the people need."
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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ANEW REVOLUTION
Rise
Koch Records
2008
"Just when metal was starting to get boring again, Anew Revolution
comes along and gives it a good swift kick in the ass."
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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CRASH ROMEO
Gave Me the Clap
Trustkill Records
2008
"Another nauseating trip on the emo-go-round"
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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U.D.O.
Mastercutor
AFM Records
2007
"Heavy metal flows through the former Accept frontman's blood.
Nearly 30 years and no signs of slowing down."
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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MARC COHN
The Very Best of Marc Cohn
Rhino Records
2006
"While he may not be as prolific as his fans might hope for,
this collection showcases exactly why he is considered such a gifted
songwriter."
-- Jay Roberts
Official
Site
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FARMER'S MARKET
Surfin' USSR
Ipecac Records
2008
"I can’t imagine any one that would like this accordion
and oboe garbage; unless of course you lived on a small Russian farm
100 years ago."
-- George Dionne
Official
Site
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DAMEMAS
Let Your Tape Rock
Partmine Records
2007
"Raw and energetic post-punk fury."
-- George Dionne
Official
Site
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THE CODEX
S/T
Frontiers Records
2007
"Not even former Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist Mark Boals can prevent
this album from wallowing in melodic rock mediocrity."
-- George Dionne
Official
Site
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HEART OF THE SUN
S/T
Nightmare Records
2007
"Polish up the vocals a bit and you could have the next Fates
Warning or Dream Theater."
-- George Dionne
Official
Site
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-ITIS
Exit 420
Hat Light Records 2007
"Some people need to get off the bong and grow up."
-- George Dionne
Official
Site
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NEW ENGLAND
Greatest Hits Live
MVD Entertainment
Group 2007
"The album has mediocre sound quality with mediocre late 70’s
early 80’s rock and roll. If you lack the truly outstanding in
each of those two facets, what’s the point?"
-- Jay Roberts
Official
Site
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LIZZY BORDEN
Appointment with the Devil
Metal Blade
Records
2007
"The bay area thrash metal of Lizzy Borden is back, and it’s
like he’s never left."
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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GEORGE STRAIT
22 More Hits
MCA Nashville
2007
"I can't believe this mundane cowboy has a second CD of hits,
and I can’t believe it was sent to us."
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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SEVEN TEARS
In Every Frozen Tear
Frontiers Records
2007
"By-the-numbers melodic rock with no surprises or stand-outs."
--George Dionne
Official
Site
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