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'Magrudergrind'  sends a political message through their heavy metal music.

Album Review: ‘Magrudergrind’ the heaviest album ever made

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer April 26, 2023

Score: 9.7/10 Once thrash metal became a staple of music in the ‘80s, it would only be a matter of time before bands would try to push the genre to the extreme. There was death metal in America, grindcore...

Harry

Album Review: ‘Harry’s House’

JOEY FRANKLIN April 12, 2023

The day has finally come, dear readers, I am reviewing an album that does not fall under the John Mayer or classic rock umbrella, but I guess the great Bob Dylan said, “Times they are a-changin’.” My...

I will do him justice and review my favorite album of his, “Sob Rock.”

Album Review: ‘Sob Rock’ by John Mayer

JOEY FRANKLIN March 22, 2023

I have been debating whether or not to write a “Top 10 John Mayer songs” list, but I don’t think I would ever be satisfied with how it turned out. So instead I will do him justice and review my favorite...

The track then explodes into a section of what sounds like electronic lawnmowers struggling to ignite.

Album review: ‘Cross’ Justice, 2007

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer March 22, 2023

Score: 8.7/10 During the 2000s, a particular style of electronic music started garnering popularity. The electronic music called French house swept through radio waves and charts. The most famous artist...

The cover brings as much feeling as the album itself

Album review: ‘Soundtracks For The Blind’ Swans, 1996

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer February 23, 2023

Score: 9.1/10 Swans have always been one of those bands to dive into areas of rock that no band has explored before. The band’s debut “Filth” in 1983 marked a period of the band where Michael...

Huey Lewis And the News hit a home run with their album "Sports"

Album Review: ‘Sports’ by Huey Lewis and the News

JOEY FRANKLIN February 21, 2023

What better way to celebrate the “Sports” edition of the Daily Evergreen than reviewing an album called “Sports”? This legendary album comes from the renowned San Francisco-based new wave group...

Album review: ‘Meteora’ Linkin Park, 2003.

Album review: ‘Meteora’ Linkin Park, 2003.

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer February 16, 2023

Score: 7.5/10 Recently, Linkin Park dropped a new single titled “Lost.” The band released the track to announce the upcoming 20th-anniversary edition of their 2003 album “Meteora.” The album...

Hellfire brings home the title for 2022 with an album cover to match

Album review: ‘Hellfire’ black midi, 2022

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer February 2, 2023

Score: 9.8/10 Out of all albums I listened to in 2022, two albums took the top spot for me. Black Country New Road’s “Ants From Up There” and black midi’s “Hellfire.” Both bands come...

An album for the ages and a cover for the people

Album/Artist Review: The Cars

JOEY FRANKLIN January 30, 2023

The Cars burst onto the scene in 1978 with their self-titled debut album, “The Cars.” This album is truly amazing, the band could have broken up or retired after their release of this album and it...

A beautiful cover for a beautiful album.

Album review: “Tourist History” Two Door Cinema Club, 2010

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer January 19, 2023

Mainstream music around the early 2010s saw an unusual trend. Certain songs from the depths of the indie and alternative scene randomly spiked up in popularity. Sleeper hits like “Sail” by AWOLNATION...

I ended the review by giving the album a perfect score.

Album review: “Around The Fur” Deftones, 1997

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer January 12, 2023

Score: 10/10 A while ago, I reviewed Deftones’ “White Pony.” I remarked on how its ebb and flow through chaos and bliss provides a balanced listen. The album and most of Deftones’ material break...

The band and theirs albums make for a beautiful listening experience.

Artist Spotlight: Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown

JOEY FRANKLIN January 12, 2023

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown is a blues-rock band from Tennessee that has released some of the best rock albums over the past couple of years. My introduction to the band came in high school when...

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