Winter 2004 CD Picks
By Joe Schell

Here are some solid discs for the winter of 04. This is the first of a seasonal selection of CDs. People kept asking me, after hearing the music i play around the house and such, what bands they should look into. Well, here they are folks.


Lunatic Calm - Breaking Point

A sweet album from the guys who brought us Rollercoast. Kickass music, to say the least. Some slow tracks, some fast, and all great mixes of various styles.

Product Details

Audio CD (January 8, 2002)

Original Release Date: January 8, 2002

Number of Discs: 1
Label: City of Angels



Massive Attack - Mezzanine

My favorite album ever, a great installment from MA. Slow, edgy beats that provide a smooth atmosphere, always a bit dark.

Product Details

Audio CD (May 12, 1998)

Original Release Date: May 12, 1998

Number of Discs: 1
Label: Virgin Records



Portishead - Dummy

Jazz kinda thing with some hip-hop/loungepop/funk styling thrown in. Very meloncholy kind of music, brilliant vocals and infectious beats.

Product Details

Audio CD (October 17, 1994)

Original Release Date: October 18, 1994

Number of Discs: 1
Label: Polygram Records



Juno Reactor - Shango

Weird movie style music that embodies the essence of fight scenes, chases, and battles with an excellent mix of tribal and industrial stlye sounds. Mixed for The Matrix among other movies.

Product Details

Audio CD (October 17, 2000)

Original Release Date: October 17, 2000

Number of Discs: 1
Label: Metropolis Records