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REVIEW: Dirty Bombs – Alpha Transmisson EP

Dirty Bombs newest EP Alpha Transmisson is a great listen for all you dance rockers out there. The band has built a substantial following throughout the northeastern United States, and is continuing to blossom. Versatile songwriting and musicianship is represented throughout the album, so this album appeals to all walks of life. This EP makes me think of The Faint, New Order, and Manic Street Preachers to name a few. Clever synth hooks, and craftily woven bridges bring originality to Alpha Transmission. “In Every City”, a great dance piece (also my favorite track) will have you shakin’ in no time. Contributed by Trevor Meyer

Dirty Bombs – In Every City

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Rating 8

reviewed by b3

11-04-11

Batwings Catwings – Early Exit

Rock Track Reviews

LA band Batwings Catwings sort of sound like the b3sci blog distilled into a band. Lovers of punk and metal but with an affinity for top 40 and hip hop BC are definitely b3 kindred. Heavy guitar music with great pop songwriting sensibility gets us really excited. We’re psyched to debut the band’s track for “Early Exit” b/w “Radio” (which you can download here for free).

Batwings Catwings – Early Exit

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Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

11-03-11

RAVE’S FAVES: The Features – Another One

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Every once in a while, a great song is recorded that has potential to be timeless. That’s the case with this track from The Features’ Wilderness album. If “Another One” doesn’t become a hit for this band, I hope someone else decides to record it.

The Features – Another One

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reviewed by b3

11-03-11

Field Mouse – You Guys are Gonna Wake Up My Mom

Pop Rock Track Reviews

“You Guys..” is our first taste from a new EP project coming soon from Field Mouse. The musical layers make waves, and as it’s melodies crashabout, we’re loving this new noise by the Brooklyn based band.

Field Mouse – You Guys are Gonna Wake Up My Mom

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Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

11-02-11

REVIEW: Harrison Hudson – American Thunder

Pop Rock Track Reviews

American Thunder, the new album from Harrison Hudson, is an unexpected treat from the Nashville outfit. Lo-fi production fuses with ambitious sing-alongs to create an unassailable combination. It’s been a while since I’ve heard songs so tightly structured around linear-sequential, narrative storytelling. “Bookstore Girl” could become a winter semester anthem in Cambridge, Madison and Ann Arbor. “Cherish The One You Got” takes a twee sensibility and ages it like a fine wine, like a post-pubescent b-side from Who Will Cut Our Hair When We Are Gone. The single, “Every Girl”, is lovely enough but one of the safer songs on the album. However, that’s the mark of a great LP, when the deep cuts are indistinguishable from the singles. The pedigree is apparent: Big Star, Guided By Voices, Magnetic Fields. (Also listed on their Facebook page is Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and Ricky Nelson.) But then you hear The Crystals-esque backing vocals on “Run My Way” and all comparisons go out the window. I want to put this review in a time capsule for three months, because when the songs are there, the replay value is a given. Bravo, Harrison Hudson! American Thunder is my favorite album of Q4 2011. Contributed by Chris Gedos

Harrison Hudson – Every Girl

Harrison Hudson – Bookstore Girl

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Rating 8.7

reviewed by b3

11-01-11

Analog Rebellion – Holy Atmosphere

Rock Track Reviews

Analog Rebellion deliver a powerful, soulful, guitar-driven sound on “Holy Atmosphere”. The band may remind a bit of Cold War Kids or The White Stripes but altogether the Analog Rebellion sound cooks into something not only really exciting but all unique for its genre. AR are a great new band for your radar. Check it out.

Analog Rebellion – Holy Atmosphere

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Rating 8.1

reviewed by b3

11-01-11

Fractures – Nicotine

Rock Track Reviews

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Fractures are the 90’s MTV buzzband you wish had existed back then. Picture it now, the smooth Dan Cortese dropping Fractures in between fresh buzzcuts from Harvey Danger and Jawbox. Yeah sounds pretty rad, right? Follow that up with a four-hour block of Singled Out (the Jenny McCarthy-era) and a “brand new episdode” of “Daria” and life is ripping pretty hard. “Nicotine” is great and will be in your head no less than 30 seconds into the track. Get it.

Fractures – Nicotine

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Rating 8.2

reviewed by b3

10-31-11

SULK – Back In Bloom

Rock Track Reviews

SULK are one band probably not shy on excitement for the upcoming Stone Roses upcoming reunion tour. “Back In Bloom” takes the band’s Monkey Man & co.-aping to a bridge further than previous releases. “Back in Bloom” sounds of a band in transition, a young band starting to piece together an individual sound. The track is a step forward for the UK band and we look forward to what will be next.

SULK – Back In Bloom

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Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

10-31-11

Troumaca – Fire

Rock Track Reviews

Troumaca, a dub outfit from Birmingham UK, bring the sort of tropical-influenced “bounce-swagger” that only the Midlands can provide. Check their catch debut “Fire” below.

Troumaca – Fire

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Rating 8.0

reviewed by b3

10-31-11

B3SCI on Virgin Mobile Live: HALLOWEEN!

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This week’s show features choice Halloween tracks past/present plus some nods to classic throwback horror flicks. Get this year’s full Halloween mix HERE. #BLAHZAY

Catch B3SCI Radio on Virgin Mobile Live, Fridays and Saturdays every week 12pm pac/ 3pm east. Click for B3SCI Radio archives and be sure to check out fam Virgin Mobile Live.

TRACK LIST:

Intro
Oholics – Suzy Banyon Blues
ToxiK – Saw Theme Song (Dubstep Refix)
Lupe Fiasco – The Cool
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll
mic up: *Rave’s Fave + Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me (edit)
*The Rocky Horror Picture Show – Time Warp
Beetlejuice – Beetlejuice Theme (Figure Drumstep Mix)
Bo Diddley – Bo Meets The Monster
Green Go – Brains For Breakfast
Skrillex – Scary Monsters & Nice Sprites
Michael Jackson – Thriller (Villains Too Tight Pants Remix) (B3 edit)
Roky Erickson – I Walked With A Zombie

reviewed by b3

10-29-11

Mark Ronson – A La Modeliste (feat. Erykah Badu, Mos Def & Dap Kings)

Electronic Pop Rock

“A La Modeliste” brings Mr. Ronson and an all star cast of features together for a collaboration taken from the forthcoming new Grammy associated RE:GENERATION documentary expected early 2012. The documentary brings together a plethora of popular and iconic producers with artists from different generations. Get familiar with ReGeneration here.

Mark Ronson – A La Modeliste (feat. Erykah Badu, Mos Def & Dap Kings)

ReGeneration (Official)

Rating 8.3

reviewed by b3

10-28-11