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Springdale Quartet – Noise Factory

By Devin Morse In the most quintessential way, Springdale Quartet is a jam band. This instrumental, Boulder based funk/jazz fusion outfi t threads upbeat rhythms with playful organ and guitar riffs in a manner that […]

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Medical Blow: The Next Step to Pain Management

The proliferation of medical marijuana across Colorado brings up some important questions. How should we control access to the drug? How should we distribute it? Should it be taxed? Did I really eat seven Pop […]

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Rachel Platten – Be Here

By Devin Morse Clean, catchy, and upbeat, Rachel Platten is a nice little twist on an age-old musical formula. Be Here is a pop-frankenstein of sorts – recalling bits of Carole King, Alanis Morissette, Regina […]

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Justin Roth – Now You Know

By Devin Morse Nostalgic, passionate, and a little bit dreamy, Justin Roth strikes a balance between simple instrumental elements and complex musical composition. Now You Know presents ten songs of the singer-songwriter vein – everything […]

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The Best We Have to Offer

After a hard day’s work, it’s only fair that I treat myself to the best our great nation has to offer. So tonight, I’m going to pick up a six-pack of Bud Light, eat a […]

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Common Anomaly – Iridium

By Devin Morse Listening to Common Anomaly is a little like dancing in the rain. A multitude of rock influences, an overcast demeanor and obvious dance proclivities form a common runoff; a dreamy storm swirling […]

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The Big Motif – Does it Weigh Heavy

By Devin Morse Complex, yet understated; dirty, yet lighthearted, Does it Weigh Heavy is all about balance. At the album’s core is a raw, minimalist type of southern blues. The most striking element may be […]

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Chad Golda – Book of Songs, Volume One

  By Devin Morse Chad Golda’s Book of Songs sounds a little like The Shins might if they played a coffeehouse set after drinking a bottle of cough syrup. Dreamy, lackadaisical and basic, this singer-songwriter […]