Tag: cds
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My CD Collection: CD #27 – My Bloody Valentine
My Bloody Valentine is an Irish alternative rock band formed in 1983. The alternative rock genre is a very broad term to describe their sound. A lot of people describe them as inventing the sound of Shoegaze. Their members include Kevin Shields and Colm Ó Cíosóig, with Bilinda Butcher and Debbie Googe. Loveless is their… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #26 – Marcy Playground
Marcy Playground is an alternative rock band started in 1994. There are 3 members including frontman John Wozniak, Dylan Keefe, and Shlomi Lavie. This CD is their self-titled album released in 1997. This would become their most popular album consisting of 12 songs and a runtime of almost 35 minutes. MY OPINION There are so… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #25 – Jets to Brazil
This is another one of Blake Schwarzenbach’s bands. Jets to Brazil is an indie-rock band from Brooklyn, formed in 1997. The other members include Jeremy Chatelain, Chris Daly, Brian Maryansky, and Matt Torrey. This CD is their first album titled Orange Rhyming Dictionary. This album was released on October 27th, 1998. It has 11 songs… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #24 – Jawbreaker
Jawbreaker was an American punk-rock band that became very influential 1990s punk and emo genre. The members include Blake Schwarzenbach, Adam Pfahler, and Chris Bauermeister. This album titled Bivouac was released on December 1st, 1992. This would be their 2nd album released 2 years after their debut album. It has 11 songs and a runtime… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #23 – Jack Johnson
Jack Johnson is an American soft-rock singer/songwriter. Jack Johnson is from North Shore, Hawaii, and is known for his acoustic and very chill music. In Between Dreams is Jack Johnson’s third album released March 1st, 2005. In Between Dreams consists of 14 songs and has a runtime of around 41 minutes. MY OPINION I really… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #22 – Hum
Hum is an alternative-rock band mostly active in the 1990s fronted by Matt Talbot, with other members Andy Switzky, Akis Boyatzis, and Jeff Kropp. This album is named You’d Prefer An Astronaut and was their 3rd album released in 1995. It has 9 songs with a runtime of around 46 minutes. MY OPINION This album… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #20 – Foo Fighters
This is Foo Fighter’s Self-Titled album. Foo Fighters is a rock band formed in 1994 by Dave Grohl. Dave Grohl was previously in the band Nirvana as the drummer. After the end of Nirvana due to Kurt Cobains death, Dave formed this band with some friends, including former Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear. This Self-Titled album… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #17 – Dinosaur Jr.
Where You Been is my second CD by Dinosaur Jr. Dinosaur Jr. is an indie/noise rock band formed in 1984 by members J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph. Fun fact, the band was originally just named Dinosaur, but they added Jr. after legal issues. This album is called Where You Been. This album was released… Read more
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My CD Collection: CD #16 – Dinosaur Jr.
Without a Sound is my first CD by Dinosaur Jr. Dinosaur Jr. is an indie/noise rock band formed in 1984 by members J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph. Fun fact, the band was originally just named Dinosaur, but they added Jr. after legal issues. Without a Sound is one of their most popular albums released… Read more