A musical review of 2014
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Sebastian
(my year in other people’s music. here’s 2013) Maragold My album of the year (although from 2013). Glad I discovered this. Great guitar tone by Greg Howe and awesome vocals. It’s not a shred record but great songs, great arrangements and very tasty guitar playing. KXM A great guitarist (George Lynch), an underrated drummer (Ray […]
What a musical year ahead: Releases by KSE, Satriani, Soilwork, Adrenaline Mob, Sebastian Bach, Dream Theater
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Sebastian
At one point last week I began collecting album release dates from bands I like and I have to say, 2013 is going to be a big year: March 1st Soilwork March 8th Bon Jovi March 11th Amplifier March 12th Adrenaline Mob March 26th Sebastian Bach, Sevendust April Spock’s Beard April 2nd Killswitch Engage April […]
What’s next for Apple? My guess:
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Sebastian
It has happened before. Apple has released a new product line and the stock price is going down a bit. These days, following the iPad Mini Special Event, the stock price is sinking just like that but a lot more than usual. Mostly, because Apple is sending mixed signals. Sure, the iPad mini is selling […]
Review: Paul Gilbert – Vibrato
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Sebastian
As you might remember from entries like this about Steve Lukather, Steel Panther and of course my review of the latest Mr. Big album that I am quite a fan of Paul Gilbert. As mentioned not only of his guitar chops but his songwriting as well. For those who don’t know Paul aside from Mr. […]
Spotify. Yes, it has a future. It’s better than sliced bread.
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Sebastian
I remember very distinctly the moment when I decided that I would not only have my music collection on the server at home but also on my laptop. All of 800+ CDs at my fingertips, all the gems from my adolescent years. Tracks in the order of my Japanese import, as I remember it, not […]
Review: Groovebug iPad App
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Sebastian
Groovebug aims to solve (or help) the issue of musical serendipity in the iPad way. I like this, so I will probably like this, and I get nicely done biographical info on the artist, preplays on music (all the tracks available in iTunes, yes, the app makes money via affiliate), and videos (YouTube). Groovebug solves […]