First Impression Music Reviews

I'm a little behind with my "First Impression" music reviews so here's a quick and dirty run down of old and new music I've acquired in the last 3 - 4 months.

Pernice Brothers - Goodbye, Killer A
Release Date: June 15, 2010
It’s extremely catchy, instantly gratifying and smart- maybe their best album yet.

Avett Brothers - I and Love and You C-
Release Date: September 29, 2009
I can’t explain it, these guys are talented but don’t appeal to me.

Bettie Seveert - Pharmacy of Love B
Release Date: March 23, 2010
My favorite and most underrated Dutch indie rock band delivers another solid album.

Tracey Thorn - Love and its Opposite B-
Release Date: May 18, 2010
I love the concept (Thorn has been quoted as saying it's "a record about the person I am now and the people around me ... about real life after forty.") yet the album has been a slow burn that grows on me with each listen.

Jay-Z - Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter C+
Release Date: December 28, 1999
I have yet to find a Jay-Z album I love from beginning to end.

KRS-One - Adventures in Emceein B-
Release Date: February 19, 2008
It sounds like old school BDP despite getting bogged down from time to time with too much filler.

Cassandra Wilson - Traveling Miles C+
Release Date: March 23, 1999
A nice album that will not disturb the peace.

Pete Yorn – Live from New Jersey C+
Release Date: September 23 2004
I’ve seen Yorn in concert twice. The first time was phenomenal and the second time... not so much. This live album is more like the second time.