http://unratednyc.com What we have here is failure to communicate. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:25:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 http://unratednyc.com/2010/07/sweet-cyanide-part-deux/ http://unratednyc.com/2010/07/sweet-cyanide-part-deux/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:09:40 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=14864 With stellar songs like “Bad Jesus,” “Red Rats,” and my personal favorite, “Dirty Sexy Pig,” the album should have been titled kick your ass and leave you begging for more because that is exactly what it does. In the age of poppy crap rock Sweet Cyanide has written the blueprint for a modern rock music masterpiece. ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2010/07/sweet-cyanide-part-deux/feed/ 1 http://unratednyc.com/2010/05/jace-everett-bleeds-intensity-red-revelation/ http://unratednyc.com/2010/05/jace-everett-bleeds-intensity-red-revelation/#comments Sat, 15 May 2010 21:41:31 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6802 Although “Bad Things” is the song that took off, Red Revelations is filled with heavy music that grabs at the soul with unbelievable precision. “Burn For You,” is a riveting song that emphasizes how hot the feeling can be when two people are madly in love.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2010/05/jace-everett-bleeds-intensity-red-revelation/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2010/04/believing-in-goldfrapps-head-first/ http://unratednyc.com/2010/04/believing-in-goldfrapps-head-first/#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:41:22 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=14106 Head First is Goldfrapp's most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2010/04/believing-in-goldfrapps-head-first/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/11/311s-uplifting-new-york-city-show/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/11/311s-uplifting-new-york-city-show/#comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:37:30 +0000 sfrank115 http://unratednyc.com/?p=11583 Uplifter is the ninth studio album by American rock band 311, released on June 2, 2009 by Volcano Records. It is the band's first album in nearly four years, the longest gap between albums in 311's career.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/11/311s-uplifting-new-york-city-show/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/10/grooveshark-signs-deal-with-emi-music/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/10/grooveshark-signs-deal-with-emi-music/#comments Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:06:10 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=9912 Digital music service Grooveshark.com announced it has entered into agreements with major label EMI Music and EMI Music Publishing that will give Grooveshark users access to content from EMI's roster of current and legendary catalog artists and EMI Music Publishing's songwriters.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/10/grooveshark-signs-deal-with-emi-music/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/10/sir-paul-citi-field-shows-cd-dvd/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/10/sir-paul-citi-field-shows-cd-dvd/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:02:05 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=7021 Good Evening New York City is a forthcoming CD/DVD double live album by Paul McCartney consisting of material performed over three nights as the inaugural concert at New York City's Citi Field, July 17, 18 and 21, 2009, part of his Summer Live '09 concert tour.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/10/sir-paul-citi-field-shows-cd-dvd/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/chemical-brothers-wreak-havoc-on-nyc/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/chemical-brothers-wreak-havoc-on-nyc/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:47:24 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=8555 Known for their live sets, The Chemical Brothers are pioneers of the big beat electronic dance genre which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s. They are credited as being one of the few truly arena-sized electronic acts. Their live acts comprise large screens displaying psychedelic images, strobe lights and lasers that project over the crowd.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/chemical-brothers-wreak-havoc-on-nyc/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/radio-babylon-sounds-the-alarm/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/radio-babylon-sounds-the-alarm/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:26:08 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=3937 With the help of five singers, two percussionists, a horn section, a bass player, and a sitar player Garza and Hilton set out to bring that big band party vibe to their loyal fan base from around the world.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/radio-babylon-sounds-the-alarm/feed/ 1 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/keane-spirals-through-new-york-city/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/keane-spirals-through-new-york-city/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:43:15 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=5609 All the photos in this gallery are from Keane's New York City performance to a sold out Radio City Music Hall crowd on Wednesday, May 27th, 2009. No pictures or material may be reproduced or rebroadcast without written consent from the owner. ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/keane-spirals-through-new-york-city/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/kasabian-incites-lunatic-fringe-on-new-album/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/kasabian-incites-lunatic-fringe-on-new-album/#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:45:15 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6245 UK powerhouse Kasabian released their third record The West Rider Pauper Lunatic Asylum on June 9th, 2009 in the United States, on RCA Records. Produced by Serge Pizzorno and Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, DJ Shadow), it is a follow up to their second albumEmpire which debuted at #1 on the UK charts and was rewarded 9 of out 10 stars by the NME.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/kasabian-incites-lunatic-fringe-on-new-album/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/path-of-destruction-runs-through-strong-island/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/path-of-destruction-runs-through-strong-island/#comments Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:13:24 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6224 The insanity rolled down like the thunder from might Zeus himself the night Metallica blasted through Long Island's Nassau Colisseum. People were going absolutely insane as blue and green lasers swept through the Mosoleum's vast structure.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/path-of-destruction-runs-through-strong-island/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/dangerous-mcees-redman-methodman-blackout2-review/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/dangerous-mcees-redman-methodman-blackout2-review/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:36:11 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6392 In the classic song "How High", Redman says "I get it on like Smif-N-Wess, who cliques the best." He answers the question on the BO2 intro with "talk that greasy, on and off tv, even pigs love the bosshogg's cd, what you find hard, I do it easy, I could see why the next guy want to be me." ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/dangerous-mcees-redman-methodman-blackout2-review/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/japanese-folk-music-relflected-on-prism/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/japanese-folk-music-relflected-on-prism/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:52:28 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=4703 Japan's young masters of the ancient tsugaru-shamisen, are back with a new album, Prism. The aptly-named release reflects their long-standing commitment to traditional Japanese folk music, refracted through modern musical sensibilities, incorporating elements of pop, rock, and world music sounds.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/japanese-folk-music-relflected-on-prism/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/ciaras-new-fantasy-ride/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/ciaras-new-fantasy-ride/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:47:07 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=5593 The album reveals Ciara's growth as a singer, songwriter, producer, and performer reflecting not only her new artistic direction but also her vision on the ever-evolving worlds of music, dance, and fashion. ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/ciaras-new-fantasy-ride/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/david-gilmour-brings-high-hopes-to-gdansk/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/david-gilmour-brings-high-hopes-to-gdansk/#comments Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:06:55 +0000 Sam http://misovibrations.com/?p=1167 From the banshee screams that complete 1971’s “Echoes” to the squealing pig noises of 1977’s “Pigs (Three Different Kinds)” drummer Nick Mason, bassist Roger Waters, keyboardist Richard Wright, and guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour, created some of the most unique music the world has ever known]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/david-gilmour-brings-high-hopes-to-gdansk/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/having-a-one-track-mind-at-the-right-time/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/having-a-one-track-mind-at-the-right-time/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:28:53 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=3998 Kelly Slater says in interview footage: “A one tracked mind is a good thing to have, at the right time.” The young guns featured in the movie seem to have taken that statement to heart, a point subtly made by Malloy and his team.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/having-a-one-track-mind-at-the-right-time/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/carlon-johari-window-2009-live-in-new-york/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/carlon-johari-window-2009-live-in-new-york/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:18:03 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=4449 The first chords of the album instantly pull you into their meditative yet provocative world of atmospheric reverberance where you can just “put your guard down, breathe and follow through.” This blues rock/folk band was clearly not afraid to step out of the dull indie guitar rock scene and create music of sheer beauty, vigor and quality that sustains throughout the entire album.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/carlon-johari-window-2009-live-in-new-york/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/shontelle-unratednyc-star-shining-bright/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/shontelle-unratednyc-star-shining-bright/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:30:33 +0000 Sam http://misovibrations.com/?p=1665 The eleven captivating songs on Shontelligence were recorded over a two year period. Co-written with producers Sturken and Rogers, the album presents an array of songs which display Shontelle’s depth and versatility; like the motivational anthem, “Battle Cry,” also featured on a compilation album inspired by President-Elect Barack Obama’s campaign called Yes We Can: Voices of a Grassroots Movement, and “Life Is Not An Easy Road,” a reggae-influenced track that encourages strength in the face of adversity.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/shontelle-unratednyc-star-shining-bright/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/new-forms-2-sizing-up-a-classic/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/new-forms-2-sizing-up-a-classic/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:26:20 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=4366 To mark this anniversary, Roni Size has returned to re-edit New Forms. “The first generation of heads who were there with the rise of Reprazent & Roni Size will be able to reminisce over the last decade with the classics “Brown Paper Bag”, “Share The Fall” & “Heroes”. ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/new-forms-2-sizing-up-a-classic/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/%c2%abrinocerose%c2%bb-uses-the-french-touch-on-futurino/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/%c2%abrinocerose%c2%bb-uses-the-french-touch-on-futurino/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:11:20 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=6755 Three years after the success of their very amazing lp, Schyzophonia, the band «rinôçérôse» is back in the spotlight with the release of their new opus "Futurinô" which dropped in June 2009 (Polydor / Coop Music). ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/%c2%abrinocerose%c2%bb-uses-the-french-touch-on-futurino/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/james-lavelles-passage-to-bangkok/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/james-lavelles-passage-to-bangkok/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:18:08 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=8141 Lavelle's music career started at 15 when he ran block parties in Oxford. At only 18 he started the Mo' Wax label, taking the name from his club night at the time, Mo' Wax Please. Around the same time he started the That's How It Is night with Gilles Peterson, which went on to become one of London's longest running nights.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/james-lavelles-passage-to-bangkok/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/yall-know-i-got-the-master-flow-fast-or-slow/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/yall-know-i-got-the-master-flow-fast-or-slow/#comments Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:16:22 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=5190 No doubt the game has changed lyric wise. An overwhelming percentage of artists focus on denigrating others over limitable expenditures on materialistic desires via the internet. "The Last Kiss" will make rappers put their webcams aside and work on their lyrical linguistics.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/yall-know-i-got-the-master-flow-fast-or-slow/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/getting-by-with-a-little-help-from-the-easy-dub-all-stars/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/getting-by-with-a-little-help-from-the-easy-dub-all-stars/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:08:23 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=5509 Lonely Hearts Dub Band follows Easy Star Allstars 2 earlier chart-topping dub albums: 2003’s Dub Side of the Moon (a dub reggae tribute to Pink Floyd’s psychadelic rock concept album Dark Side of the Moon) and 2006’s Radiodread (a dub version of Radiohead’s OK Computer, another concept album).]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/getting-by-with-a-little-help-from-the-easy-dub-all-stars/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/king-britt-ashley-beedle-gear-up-for-the-uks-friendliest-party/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/king-britt-ashley-beedle-gear-up-for-the-uks-friendliest-party/#comments Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:59:15 +0000 Sam http://unratednyc.com/?p=5553 For those in North America (and perhaps unaware), Southport Weekender is Europe’s most unique and best loved indoor soulful music festival. In fact, the Southport Weekender is celebrating 21 glorious years of festival madness with two events every year! Attracting 5000+ party folks to the indoor Pontins Holiday Complex in Southport, it’s dubbed as the “UK’s friendliest party.” ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/king-britt-ashley-beedle-gear-up-for-the-uks-friendliest-party/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/verbal-epiphanies/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/verbal-epiphanies/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:17:04 +0000 Sam http://misovibrations.com/?p=24 Queens-born lyrical shapeshifter, Pharaohe Monch, has been composing so called "conscious" music since he teamed up with Prince Poetry to form Organized Konfusion in the early 90's.]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/08/verbal-epiphanies/feed/ 0 http://unratednyc.com/2009/07/to-be-where-theres-oasis/ http://unratednyc.com/2009/07/to-be-where-theres-oasis/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 04:28:36 +0000 Sam http://misovibrations.com/?p=1830 “I think the band is without a fucking doubt a million times the best it’s ever been. As long as people get off on coming to the concerts, I’ll forgive them for not buying the records.” Liam’s cheeky arrogance may seem disproportionate to the band’s success stateside, but to the 500 thousand people who immediately bought tickets for their concerts the day they went on sale, Oasis is still the dog’s bollocks. ]]> http://unratednyc.com/2009/07/to-be-where-theres-oasis/feed/ 0