The press release for Metric’s new album, Fantasies, stated that the title was intended to evoke a dream-inspired feeling. The suggested feeling does occur as the material seems to be motivated by subconscious thoughts. Listening to Fantasies in one sitting is very similar to an actual dream. The album’s tone and emotion changes frequently, even…
CD Review: Peter Project – The Peter Project LP
Peter Project’s self titled album is a fascinating experience. It is also an album that will have its supporters and opponents. This recent release by the Toronto-based DJ features electronic sounds with a hip-hop influence. Peter Project himself refers to it as “electro 60s a go-go.” The album has many creative mixes, as well as…
CD Review: The Bicycles – Oh No, It’s Love
Since it was announced recently that The Bicycles are on hiatus, it’s only fair to take a look at their recent album. That way, we’ll realize just how much we’re going to miss this enjoyable indie group from Toronto. Oh No, It’s Love (2008) is the follow-up to 2006’s The Good, The Bad and The…
CD Review: APlotAgainstMe – Deuce
It’s ironic that Ottawa’s APlotAgainstMe has christened their new album Deuce, as it perfectly describes what to expect: an album with two distinctive appearances. Deuce is an independent release by the hard rock group and features ten tracks which are dark and intense, and are reminiscent of material produced by Tool, Marilyn Manson and Metallica.…