Killer Klassix; Veil Of Maya; “Matriarch”
Matriarch” is a masterpiece exhibiting artisans of the craft, using prominent women from anime, comics, and video games not only as the central lyrical theme, but incorporating their character portrayals into the music consistently on each track.
Killer Klassix- City Mouth; “Hollows” EP
An amazingly well assembled effort, at times “Hollows” falls short on delivering fully fleshed out tracks and melodies. However, it makes up for it with relatable material, accessible melodies, and surprises for the listener which elevate the tracks.
Killer Klassix: Saosin- “Translating The Name” EP
"Translating the Name” is a fast paced explosion that is an abstract take on the turmoils of everyday “growing pains” and aggressively ponders existence in order to understand the strife of life.
Killer Klassix: Real Friends- “This Is Honesty” EP
Real Friends does not let reminiscing memories encompass their lyrical material or musical style, but carve out their own niche for independent pop punk music.
Killer Klassix: Blu And Exile – Below The Heavens
Blu’s debut is a spirited demonstration of his youth and the reflection of growing pains of becoming an adult dealing with the stress of success.
Killer Klassix: Hands Like Houses – Ground Dweller
Hands Like Houses use melody, aggression and sensual emotion to build a musical world that ensnares the listener and holds their attention for the full album.
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Killer Klassix: Bone Thugs’n’Harmony- “E. 1999 Eternal”
Rap collective Bone Thugs ’n’ Harmony’s second album showcased some of the most unique and relatable music of its time.
Killer Klassix; Thursday- “Full Collapse”
Thursday paves the way for a sound rooted in aggression and relates to fans through moments of hardship and discontent, offering solace by melody.
Killer Klassix: Vanilla Ice- “Hard To Swallow”
Taking influence from Nu-metal and pairing it with free-verse rap, Vanilla Ice’s “Hard to Swallow” is exactly that, faltering in every aspect of his departure; death-gripping his ego on the failure which re-launched his career.
Killer Klassix: Coheed And Cambria– “The Second Stage Turbine Blade”
"The Second Stage Turbine Blade” is a search for an other-worldly melody that transcends the medium.
Killer Klassix; Mock Orange’s “Sixes and Nines”
"Sixes And Nines" delivers on some of the industry’s most musically experimental elements while putting forth their best musical foot forward in order to exhibit the fruits of undiscovered talent.