Every Woman Is A Tree - Angles Sextet

Advantages: Quirky, catchy and fun!
Disadvantages: Over too soon.

...The sextet's fifth album is punk rock at it's absolute best. Upbeat and pleasing, every song wonderfully catchy. Most definitely the record to play all summer long, outdoors in the sun with a barbeque and some beer. The highlights of this album are the amazingly tuneful "All My Best Friends Are Metalheads" and "History of a Boring Town". Less Than Jake's Bosstones influenced style brings trumpets galore, and is sure to bring a smile to the face of even the most sullen man. The album is fast-paced, frenzyful, and guaranteed to get everyone moving about. You'll bring away nothing but a great feeling!... Read review

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Advantages: Original, witty, energetic, cool...I could go on.
Disadvantages: I want more!

...Cansei De Ser Sexy are a Brazilian sextet whose name actually means "I got tired of Being Sexy" in Portugese. They must have got tired after they finished recording this album, because it has some very sexy beats! Signed to Seattle-based label, Sub Pop, this album has a very edgy, cool sound to it, reminiscent of Blondie and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Full of energy and fun, it makes you want to dance until you drop. From the cheerleader-like intro, 'CSS Suxx,' you get the feeling that you're in for something big and special, and you are. From the hilarious lyrics in 'Art Bitch,' to the gorgeous and sensitive 'Fuckoff Is Not the Only Thing You Have to Show,' there is a song for everybody. If you're feeling a little bit more chilled, head towards the latter half of the album where you'll find the melodic and jaunty 'Alcohol' and the extremely... Read review

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Advantages: Good
Disadvantages: Bad

...Kind of Blue might have received most of the acclaim but Milestones, the recorded debut of the Miles Davis Sextet, is in the same league. This remarkable super group (featuring Davis's trumpet, tenor-saxophonist John Coltrane, altoist Cannonball Adderley, pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Philly Joe Jones) was arguably the greatest one Miles Davis ever led. "Two Bass Hit" features the two saxes trading off with fire and "Billy Boy" showcases the Red Garland trio (showing what they learned from Ahmad Jamal), but "Straight No Chaser" really demonstrates what a powerhouse band this was.... Read review

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