360 – Falling & Flying: Cam’s Review Corner

It’s a sad thing that so many people turn their noses up at any mention of Aussie hip hop. Local acts like Melburnian 360 (known to his mum as Matt Colwell) are producing work to rival the best stuff from overseas. And if you’re not one who normally associates with this often misunderstood scene, consider this Mr 360 an adequate introduction.

Spank Rock – Everything is Boring and Everyone is a F—ing Liar: Cam’s Review Corner

This album from Spank Rock is welcome in my CD collection for its title alone. The music is pretty good too , if you’re a fan of slick and sexy rap/dance/R&B with lyrics that explore topics such as war, sex, dancing and dry humping.

Coldplay & Blink-182: Cam’s Review Corner

Coldplay’s fifth album proves that Coldplay are very good at being Coldplay. This will be good news for people who love Coldplay and a matter of cavernous indifference for those who don’t.

TV On The Radio: Cam’s Review Corner

TV On The Radio’s fourth studio album, released only eight days before the death of bassist and keyboardist Gerard Smith, is a testament to the band’s fearlessness and versatility.

Okkervil River & The Panics: Cam’s Review Corner

Cameron Macintosh Jr looks takes a look at Okkervil River’s ‘I Am Very Far’ and The Panic’s ‘Rain On A Huming Wire’.

Cake & The Vaselines: Cam’s Review Corner

The Vaselines, Kurt Cobain’s favourite band (there seem to be a few of those floating around, but Cobain recently informed me that these guys are the one) are back with their first album since their 1989 debut Dum Dum. Yep, that’s quite a hiatus, but Glaswegians Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee have both been keeping their musical chops in the boiler in the interim, with bands including Eugenius, Suckle and Painkillers. And it shows on their new collaboration, Sex With An X.

Travis Barker [Blink 182] and 3 Doors Down: Cam’s Review Corner

Cameron Macintosh Jr looks takes a look at 3 Doors Down’s ‘Time Of My Life’ and Travis Barker’s ‘Give The Drummer Some’.

Paul McCartney, Paul Simon & Ben Harper: Cam’s Review Corner

Cameron Macintosh Jr looks takes a look at Paul McCartney, Paul Simon and Ben Harper.

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