Haunts - Haunts

Its taken me a while to come to review this album as I have been busy with college work and other tasks at the moment but it is now time to do this album justice.

I first got wind of Haunts when I downloaded the album and was blown away by the production and amazing sound that the band has produced as a debut, I couldn't wait until the release date so I could purchase a copy.

The self titled album opens up with "London's Burning" which was released on Halloween as an album teaser and gives you a taste of Haunts new wave/rock sound. One thing you notice is Banks' (Lead Singer) voice, It takes a while to grow on you but I think it has similar properties to that of Johnny Cash's voice, Very bland and low but somehow very appealing.

The second track is titled "Underground" and is a brilliant mix of catchy one liners and haunting (Excuse the pun) synth sounds.

My personal highlight of this album is the very mellow "Breaking Up" which is a simple song that really does put you in a spot of breaking up with someone you love, even if your not or never have been in that position. Its complex and peaceful guitar line underlining Banks' voice is a masterpiece and when the drums come in the song finally feels complete, then the ending leaves you exhausted and tired as if you have just witnessed something epic.

This album really took me by surprise  and its not often I find an entire album I enjoy, Haunts have blown me away with their debut and Im left begging for more, Im hoping you will be to.

Haunts - Breaking Up.mp3

News From The World Of John 5

John 5 has been keeping quite for the past few months but it seems the rule of the bus applies, You wait for ages and 2 come along at once.

Scheduled for release later this year is John 5's remix album "Remixploitation" and his 2nd instructional DVD entitled "Behind The Player" both of which have been only just been announced on his website.

The DVD is much more about John's time with Rob Zombie and features appearances from John's band that he used on his solo albums.

Unfortunatly that is all I know at this point in time but we are promised more information soon so I will post back here. Featured above is the promotional artwork for John's remix album.

Producers With Computers - Volume 1.

To be blunt with you for some reason I couldn't review this But I love it.

So its £6 for 21 tracks all with witty and surprisingly true lyrics, Worth buying without a doubt.

Highlights include a feature from Scroobius Pip, three amazing remixes (Hey Arthur theme tune, Toy Story theme tune and Summer of 98 by The Secret Handshake) and a dubstep song that uses samples from Anchorman.

Producers With Computers - Colon Bracket.mp3

Producers With Computers - Put Your Hood Up.mp3