Daybirds
You Rock EP
(2002)

By: Evan S.

"It’s hard to imagine a band more eager to please than The Daybirds."

The Belles
Omerta
(2003 Lakeshore)

By: Rodney Skaggs

"When I first heard about the new band being formed by Chris Tolle (from the Creature Comforts) and Jake Cardwell (from Reflector and Safety in Numbers) I knew nothing of what style of band it was going to be."

Ghosty
The Five Short Minutes EP
(2002 Murderama)

By: D-Bot

"The songwriting depth in this band is incredible and you see it in each song."
Minus Story
Moebius Syndrome
(2002 Mercrider)


By: Scott Horn
"After listening to the new album "Moebius Syndrome" by Minus Story, I was left scratching my head. The first question that presented itself to me was “who are these guys and how the hell did this come out of Boonville, Missouri??"
The Get Up Kids
On a Wire
(2002 Vagrant)

By: Eric Davis
"The relevance of this review is questionable. Has anyone on this site not heard this album yet? But it seems silly to have a local music site and not review the Get Up Kids new album. So it's time to get this over with."

Salt the Earth
S/T
(2002 Anxiety)

By: Scott Horn

"For any of you who are familiar with the album Salt the Earth released last fall, you already know most of their new album. The main difference is that this album is on Anxiety Records, and has great new artwork."

The Capsules
Reverser
(2002 Urinine)
Local

By: Fadil El Mansour

"The Capsules give the classic guitar, bass and drums combination a whole new definition. It is a constant dialogue between Jason’s directing bass work - coupled with various effects here and there – and Julie’s soothing vocals which she complements with ornamental and delicate guitar play."

The New Amsterdams
Para Todo Vida
(2002 Vagrant)
Local

By: Rodney Skaggs

"The newest release from The New Amsterdams, the acoustic project of Matt Pryor (leader of the Get Up Kids) will leave you reaching for the whiskey bottle at 2 am. This time Pryor plays the record solo, leaving behind the debut album's sparse bass and drums."

Ultimate Fakebook
Open Up and Say Awesome
(2002 Initial)
Local

By: Rodney Skaggs

"Ultimate Fakebook’s long awaited follow-up to “This Will Be Laughing Week” is finally here. So “Open Up and Say Awesome” and don’t forget to bring your air guitar."

The Anniversary
Your Majesty
(2002 Vagrant)
Local

By: Peter Berard

"From the very first measures of "Sweet Marie", the first track off Your Majesty, it becomes obvious that The Anniversary has drastically changed its sound and production techniques. The band has decided to go old school, and we're not talking about the 80s anymore."

Getaway Driver
Sparkling Pistol EP
(2002 Independent)

By: Scott Horn

"Besides its cool look and nifty collector’s value, the CD also contains five songs of good, solid rock action. The songs have great pop hooks that you’ll soon be singing in the shower, even though you don’t know the words."

The Appleseed Cast
Low Level Owl: Volume II
(2001, Deep Elm Records)
Local

By: Peter Berard

"LLO 2 is an epic mass of beautiful vibrations transmitted through liquid sound that grips you and does not let go"

The Appleseed Cast
Low Level Owl: Volume I
(2001, Deep Elm Records)
Local

By: Peter Berard

"The album’s 14 tracks do not divide the album up into abrupt fragments like so many other albums, but rather the tracks act merely as road signs guiding the listener through a seamless sonic journey"

Andrew Connor
Nineteen Now, Always
(2001, Independent)
Local

By: D-Bot

"My faith in humanity is restored when I hear music that is this good"

OK Jones
Self-Help Songs
(2001, Independent)
Local

By: Meredith Vacek

"The album is a journey through the trials and errors and lessons learned in one person’s life. Richard’s that is. Essentially, the nugget of wisdom discovered in each song is summed up in its title."

Non Local Reviews

Red Monkey and !!!

The Stereo- No Traffic

Son, Ambulance- Euphemystic

Desaparecidos- Read Music/ Speak Spansih

KMFDM- Attak