Take note, fans of sarcastic, heavy noise-rock: Pigs x7 got yer back. Read my short review on Treble.
Archive for the Reviews Category
Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs’ ‘Death Hilarious’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs Pigs on 04/06/2025 by Kurt OrzeckSleigh Bells’ ‘Bunky Becky Birthday Boy’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Sleigh Bells on 04/06/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
For at least the second time, if not the third, Sleigh Bells make it clear that they’ll always be able to out-party Andrew W.K. Read my short review on Treble.
Glare’s ‘Sunset Funeral’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Glare on 04/05/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Transfixing from start to finish, the debut full-length from South Texas shoegazers Glare is a dynamic, undulating audio portrait of the ups and downs of existence itself.
Go to FLOOD to read my full review.
Anika’s ‘Abyss’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Anika on 04/04/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
On the latest album by Anika, the British chanteuse laments the fixation on social media and overstimulation that appeared trendy—and friendly—at first but now seems like an inescapable albatross. Read my quick review of the record for Treble.
Spellling’s ‘Portrait of My Heart’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Chrystia Cabral, Spellling on 03/29/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Yes, you’re reading that right: Spellling with three Ls. Smile at it or not, there’s no mistaking the greatness of Bay Area singer/songwriter Chrystia Cabral’s first work in four years. Read my quickie review via Treble.
Perfume Genius’ ‘Glory’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Perfume Genius on 03/29/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
My Treble synopsis is right there in the title of the newest album by singer Mike Hadreas: It’s Perfume Genius in all its glory.
Sam Akpro’s ‘Evenfall’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Sam Akpro on 03/28/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Nary a dull moment is to be found on the first foray into full-length-dom by London’s Sam Akpro, whose attempt to make sense of an overstimulated world is entrancing, rich and mysterious from start to finish. Read my full review courtesy of Treble.
xWeaponx’s ‘Everybody Breaks’ Single: Two Cent Review
Posted in Reviews with tags Bryan Garris, Knocked Loose, xWeaponx on 03/23/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Check out my take on “Everybody Breaks,” a new song by Knocked Loose bassist Bryan Garris’ straightedge side project xWeaponx, on Treble.
Young Widows’ ‘Power Sucker’: Two Cent Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Young Widows on 03/22/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
Louisville noise-rock trio Young Widows sound catchier than ever on their latest LP, Power Sucker. Read my brief review on Treble.
Spiritworld’s ‘Helldorado’: Two Cent Album Review
Posted in Album Reviews, Reviews with tags Spiritworld on 03/22/2025 by Kurt Orzeck
“Reverend Horton Heat one moment, the next second Slayer.” Read my short-and-sweet review of Helldorado, the new album by Las Vegas outlaws Spiritworld, via Treble.
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