With “In Standard Definition,” Art d’Ecco questions modern pop culture through catchy, throwback, glam rock jams. Many of the tracks are simply infectious: loaded with guitar fuzz, creative exploitation of synth, and downright dance-worthy beats.
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ALBUM REVIEW: ADULT BOOKS — “GRECIAN URN”
With Grecian Urn, L.A. post-punk rock band Adult Books gives us a record that’s brooding yet unoppressive in its angst.
ALBUM REVIEW: WARREN DUNES — “GET WELL SOON”
We’ve all had that moment: shuffling through a bunch of new music and clicking through a bunch of stylistic clones. Then something catches your attention,
ALBUM REVIEW: LEON III — “ANTLERS IN VELVET”
Our consumption of music has changed. Digital downloads, and now, streaming services, have placed a premium on the rapid-fire release of singles over the carefully
ALBUM REVIEW: IN EARNEST – SELF-TITLED EP
There’s a pattern I always follow when starting an album review. When dealing with hundreds of daily submissions, an album usually only has a minute
ALBUM REVIEW: ALL THEM WITCHES — NOTHING AS THE IDEAL
Well before my time writing for East of 8th, I was a music lover. That led me to music festivals, and from there to the