ChaosResolved
04-14-2006, 02:10 PM
Tracking the Trends: US Instrumental Rock (Part IV)
It has been quite an adventure, but I'm happy to release the 10th edition of Tracking the Trends. Sometimes it seems like I've been doing this column forever, sometimes it seems like I just started yesterday. In any case, this column was created to expose some of the best and brightest upcoming bands to the world, and 50 bands later I still think I'm doing a good job of bringing these obscure bands to the surface. But it's really the readers who decide, so don't be shy to leave some input on the success of Tracking the Trends.
This also marks the 4th edition of the US instrumental series, this time covering the acts Theta Naught, Belegost, The Sea Like Lead, Sparrows Swarm and Sing!, The Octopus Project, and Tulsa Drone. This will be the last US edition for awhile, as I plan to turn my attention to other areas of the globe, but fret not, I shall return to the US before the year's end. Meanwhile, I'm recruiting a team of reviewers to keep reader's up of the latest instrumental releases, because I know I can't do it by myself!
Those who have yet to read the first three additions can do so here: (Part I) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8023) (Part II) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8355) (Part III) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8953).
Theta Naught
Utah
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/thetanaught.jpg
Website:Theta Naught (http://www.thetanaught.org/)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/thetanaught)
Combining the creative outlets of science and improvisational post-rock, Theta Naught is a band that is one of a kind in today's music world. Highly experimental and wildly adventurous, the band has crafted two magnificent pieces of art, 2003's Something Scientific and 2004's Abacus. In a place like Utah, it's wholly possible for a band to develop independently of the modern music trends, and Theta Naught is an example of a band that functions disjoint from the rest of the instrumental crowd, instead drawing influences from the legends and masters of the jazz and avant-garde world. The only band I can think of that might tangentially relate to Theta Naught is Clogs, neither of which feel obliged to conform to any preconceived notion of what direction its music should be traveling. Theta Naught's improvisational style throws the quiet/loud structure to the wind and embraces an eerily cyclic nature that flows steadily while fluctuating uniformly across a wide sonic landscape. It is as if the band wishes to synchronize with harmonious waves vibrating through space and let the undulating energy be its musical muse. Between the band's signature lap steel and cello, Theta Naught is able to craft a unique sound that is abundantly intelligent and mesmerizing. Tracks like "Fibonnaci's Pie," "Protector of the Sea," and "Golden Ratio" are utterly breathtaking works of massive beauty. I would find it difficult to listen to many of these songs and not be totally enchanted with the music this group of musicians create. Inspirational, moving, and above all, challenging, Theta Naught is a diamond in the haystack--one of the best unknown bands stateside.
While pursing routes of higher education, Theta Naught has plans to record and release its third album in 2006, which again will see the band tapping into the improvisational vein yet again. Admittedly, Theta Naught is not for everyone; many will find the band's approach too unconventional to swallow. However, those currently enchanted with the complex styles of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Clogs, Samuel Jackson Five or Kayo Dot should devote a good hour of time to digesting this blossoming artist. It's time well spent.
Belegost and The Sea Like Lead
Pennsylvania
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/belegost.jpg
Website:Belegost (http://belegost.net)
Music:Belegost (http://www.myspace.com/thedwarvesofbelegost)
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/thesealikelead.jpg
Website:The Sea Like Lead (http://www.thesealikelead.com)
Music:The Sea Like Lead (http://www.myspace.com/thesealikelead)
In 2005, two independent Pennsylvania bands released debut extended plays. On first glance, there's not much of significance there, but they were both of the instrumental type, and I make a conscious effort to keep track of all the instrumental bands I can so that nothing slips under the radar. Neither one of them excited me too much, but they were interesting enough for me to make a mental note to check out both of the band's future material. Less than a year later, The Sea Like Lead and Belegost return with a split LP, and their combined improvement is bewildering.
Belegost contributes only one song to the split, but it is a behemoth of a song, clocking in at twenty-two minutes. "Nightwalker/Deergod" will undoubtedly go down as one of the better instrumental songs of the year. It treads lightly on fragile ground, attacks sharply and fiercely, and shakes the entire sonic environment so much that the reverberations can be felt from miles away. Belegost succeeds in creating that massive sound that fills the listener's body from head to toe and holds it hostage until long after the song's conclusion. Just how massive is it? So massive that four guitarists are called in to tackle this monster of a song and beat it into submission. A sound this rich is only done as well by the likes of Isis, Caspian, and Mouth of the Architect, but by the signs of it, Belegost is quickly climbing the ranks.
The Sea Like Lead have honed its music into a crisp, sharp sound that marches steadily forward with an aggressive edge. Hints of Pelican or Dysrhythmia can be heard from the bass, but The Sea Like Lead is a bit more friendly with the ambience and doesn't mind cooling off for a bit to regroup for an energetic display. "Anticline/Syncline" starts off strong, but in a slightly detached manner, as if the band doesn't really care that they are loud, and surely this isn't it's ultimate goal. The second half of the song relapses into a complete still, setting up for the next song, which is a remarkable display of musicianship. "Twilight of the Gods" starts off painfully slow, lurching forward only in the smallest of movements. A few times The Sea Like Lead threatens to break out into a full sprint, but it's not until the very end of the song where they fully awake to drive it home with a passionate finale. The Sea Like Lead is more cerebral than Belegost, but they lack the sheer energy of their counterparts.
These two bands have not only shown vast improvements over their 2005 efforts, but have also demonstrated that they are ready to move onto bigger and better things. This split LP was the perfect tool to show the world that these bands are the real deal and are capable of playing with the big boys. Now we must anxiously await future offerings, where they hopefully deliver with more excellent music.
Sparrows Swarm and Sing!
Massachusetts
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/sparrowsswarmandsing.jpg
Website:Sparrows Swarm and Sing (http://www.swarmandsing.com)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/swarmandsing)
Magic Bullet recently signed two of the US's more promising independent instrumental acts; kudos to them for taking a chance with this developing genre. The first was the Texan powerhouse, This Will Destroy You, who managed to snag the title of 5th best instrumental album of 2005 from DecoyMusic. The second was Sparrows Swarm and Sing! a Northeastern band that has yet to really impact the rest of the country, but soon all shall hear the might roar of this band. Sparrows Swarm and Sing! released its second extended play in 2005,Untitled 2 a short twenty-eight minute adventure that is broken up into three parts. Part I introduces the band cooly and calmly without stirring up too much trouble and then passes the baton to Part II, where the band slides into a rhythmic cohension where guitars and strings glide effortlessly over a smooth foundation provided via the drums. The intensity quickly escalates and reaches its zenith and then almost instantaneously disappears again. Part III takes its time building up momentum as the first six minutes feature mostly isolated instruments and audio samples. Then the drums kick in with full support and Sparrows Swarm and Sing! get this epic adventure underway. The next ten minutes of the song is a roller coaster ride, featuring all the highs, lows, and everything in between that we've come to expect from the post-rock gig. Intensity is never in short supply, as the band continuously goes higher and heavier, never failing to make the next segue more impressive than the last. By the song's conclusion, you'll probably wonder why you've never heard of this band before.
Although Sparrows Swarm and Sing! currently are working within the confines of a very predictable formula, the bands has all the necessary skill, drive, and instrumentation to take it to an experimental extreme. In any case, Sparrows Swarm and Sing! show that they can more than adequately fill the post-rock role, and I'm hoping that Magic Bullet pushes the band to the next level on its next release.
The Octopus Project
Texas
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/theoctopusproject.jpg
Website:The Octopus Project (http://www.theoctopusproject.com)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/theoctopusproject)
Yes, yet another great Texan instrumental band. I know what you're thinking, and the answer is: "No, you can't have enough instrumental bands from Texas." The Octopus Project joins the ranks of Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You, Cue, My Education, and Five and a Dime Ship as "Texan bands you can't afford to miss." However, The Octopus Project separates itself from the pack by venturing down the electronic/experimental path that alludes most Texan bands who rather prefer to explore the organic world of music. One Ten Hundred Thousand is an addicting cornucopia of sounds. Driving forceful drum beats dance playfully with bouncy bass lines and electronic sounds, creating songs that are so catchy they get the head bobbing and the foot tapping just a bit more than normal. The music invites the listener to dance along, allowing the energetic nature of the music to overwhelm to senses and ignite the soul on fire. At times the band reminds me of The Exploits of Elanie ("Exit Counselor", "All of the Champs that Ever Lived"), other times I'm reminded of 65 Days of Static ("The Adjustor", "Music is Happiness"), and still others of Boards of Canada ("Responsible Stu", "Hold the Ladder"), but often the band embodies some kind of combination of the aforementioned, and even more often the blend is so bizarrely contrived that it's impossible to tell exactly where it's coming from. Still, I find myself listening to this album repeatedly, enjoying it highly, and praising the band's odd sense of originality.
Those looking for bands with a risky sense of adventure and addicting experimental flair should flock to The Octopus Project, because like most Texan instrumentalists, they know what they want to achieve and do so almost flawlessly. You're not really sure where The Octopus Project will lead you, but given enough time and an open mind, any listener can appreciate the refreshing sound of this band.
Tulsa Drone
Virginia
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/tulsadrone.jpg
Website:Tulsa Drone ( http://www.tulsadrone.com/)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/tulsadrone)
I was first introduced to Tulsa Drone in 2004 when the band's album No Wake was first released. There are several ways to describe this album, but the best, I believe, is cinematic. Tulsa Drone create a sonic adventure--a story--and really devote the entirety of the album to this tale. Sonically speaking, the band sounds like it has a deep love for old Western films, superimposing layer and layer of guitar and bass dulcimer to create a rough, ambient texture that wrinkles the fabric of space and time itself. The leading track, "Chiaroscuro" flutters and enchants the listener, warping the temporal sense and extracting them from the physical necessity of space. Although the album only spans forty minutes, it easily feels much longer. Tulsa Drone proceeds with lethargic movement and unenergetic tempos. Things are spacious and slow; nothing succeeds in breaking the speed limit in this town. On occasion the band introduces a little horn action to the mix, but its dreary presence only highlights the mood of the music and further extracting the listener from the plane of reality. "Honcho Toro" adds a bit of force but "The Devil Changes Color" is the artful centerpiece of the album. The guitars layer slow, forceful ripples of texture onto the sonic landscape, and the bass adds devouring waves of reverb that reset the scene time and again. Contrast Tulsa Drone with every other band on the market and it's clear that this band doesn't have a need to bombard the listener with a wave of guitar rock or fiddle around with post-rock structures. It’s creating its own scenery, and anyone who jumps in on the ride is sure to get one magnificent view.
Tulsa Drone is one of those mysterious bands that don't give their fans the benefit of timely updates. For a large part of 2005 I was pretty sure the band had broken up, but this does not seem to be the case. It's long awaited sophomore album, Songs for a Mean Season will finally see release in mid 2006. From the few preview tracks being showcased across the internet, the band is significantly rethinking its sound.
~Jordan Volz
~~~~~~~~~~
Relative Links:
Tracking the Trends: US Instrumental Rock (Part I) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8023)
(Part II) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8355)
(Part III) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8953).
Top 50 Instrumental Albums of 2005:: (1-10) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6772)
(11-20) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6773)
(21-30) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6774)
(31-40) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6775)
(41-50) ( http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6776)
Tracking the Trends: Experimental British Rock (Part I) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5080)
(Part II) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5512)
(Part III) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6377)
Tracking the Trends: Swedish Post Rock (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4442)
Tracking the Trends: Australian Underdogs (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4257)
Tracking the Trends: Ohio Alternative (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3348)
It has been quite an adventure, but I'm happy to release the 10th edition of Tracking the Trends. Sometimes it seems like I've been doing this column forever, sometimes it seems like I just started yesterday. In any case, this column was created to expose some of the best and brightest upcoming bands to the world, and 50 bands later I still think I'm doing a good job of bringing these obscure bands to the surface. But it's really the readers who decide, so don't be shy to leave some input on the success of Tracking the Trends.
This also marks the 4th edition of the US instrumental series, this time covering the acts Theta Naught, Belegost, The Sea Like Lead, Sparrows Swarm and Sing!, The Octopus Project, and Tulsa Drone. This will be the last US edition for awhile, as I plan to turn my attention to other areas of the globe, but fret not, I shall return to the US before the year's end. Meanwhile, I'm recruiting a team of reviewers to keep reader's up of the latest instrumental releases, because I know I can't do it by myself!
Those who have yet to read the first three additions can do so here: (Part I) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8023) (Part II) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8355) (Part III) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8953).
Theta Naught
Utah
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/thetanaught.jpg
Website:Theta Naught (http://www.thetanaught.org/)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/thetanaught)
Combining the creative outlets of science and improvisational post-rock, Theta Naught is a band that is one of a kind in today's music world. Highly experimental and wildly adventurous, the band has crafted two magnificent pieces of art, 2003's Something Scientific and 2004's Abacus. In a place like Utah, it's wholly possible for a band to develop independently of the modern music trends, and Theta Naught is an example of a band that functions disjoint from the rest of the instrumental crowd, instead drawing influences from the legends and masters of the jazz and avant-garde world. The only band I can think of that might tangentially relate to Theta Naught is Clogs, neither of which feel obliged to conform to any preconceived notion of what direction its music should be traveling. Theta Naught's improvisational style throws the quiet/loud structure to the wind and embraces an eerily cyclic nature that flows steadily while fluctuating uniformly across a wide sonic landscape. It is as if the band wishes to synchronize with harmonious waves vibrating through space and let the undulating energy be its musical muse. Between the band's signature lap steel and cello, Theta Naught is able to craft a unique sound that is abundantly intelligent and mesmerizing. Tracks like "Fibonnaci's Pie," "Protector of the Sea," and "Golden Ratio" are utterly breathtaking works of massive beauty. I would find it difficult to listen to many of these songs and not be totally enchanted with the music this group of musicians create. Inspirational, moving, and above all, challenging, Theta Naught is a diamond in the haystack--one of the best unknown bands stateside.
While pursing routes of higher education, Theta Naught has plans to record and release its third album in 2006, which again will see the band tapping into the improvisational vein yet again. Admittedly, Theta Naught is not for everyone; many will find the band's approach too unconventional to swallow. However, those currently enchanted with the complex styles of Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Clogs, Samuel Jackson Five or Kayo Dot should devote a good hour of time to digesting this blossoming artist. It's time well spent.
Belegost and The Sea Like Lead
Pennsylvania
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/belegost.jpg
Website:Belegost (http://belegost.net)
Music:Belegost (http://www.myspace.com/thedwarvesofbelegost)
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/thesealikelead.jpg
Website:The Sea Like Lead (http://www.thesealikelead.com)
Music:The Sea Like Lead (http://www.myspace.com/thesealikelead)
In 2005, two independent Pennsylvania bands released debut extended plays. On first glance, there's not much of significance there, but they were both of the instrumental type, and I make a conscious effort to keep track of all the instrumental bands I can so that nothing slips under the radar. Neither one of them excited me too much, but they were interesting enough for me to make a mental note to check out both of the band's future material. Less than a year later, The Sea Like Lead and Belegost return with a split LP, and their combined improvement is bewildering.
Belegost contributes only one song to the split, but it is a behemoth of a song, clocking in at twenty-two minutes. "Nightwalker/Deergod" will undoubtedly go down as one of the better instrumental songs of the year. It treads lightly on fragile ground, attacks sharply and fiercely, and shakes the entire sonic environment so much that the reverberations can be felt from miles away. Belegost succeeds in creating that massive sound that fills the listener's body from head to toe and holds it hostage until long after the song's conclusion. Just how massive is it? So massive that four guitarists are called in to tackle this monster of a song and beat it into submission. A sound this rich is only done as well by the likes of Isis, Caspian, and Mouth of the Architect, but by the signs of it, Belegost is quickly climbing the ranks.
The Sea Like Lead have honed its music into a crisp, sharp sound that marches steadily forward with an aggressive edge. Hints of Pelican or Dysrhythmia can be heard from the bass, but The Sea Like Lead is a bit more friendly with the ambience and doesn't mind cooling off for a bit to regroup for an energetic display. "Anticline/Syncline" starts off strong, but in a slightly detached manner, as if the band doesn't really care that they are loud, and surely this isn't it's ultimate goal. The second half of the song relapses into a complete still, setting up for the next song, which is a remarkable display of musicianship. "Twilight of the Gods" starts off painfully slow, lurching forward only in the smallest of movements. A few times The Sea Like Lead threatens to break out into a full sprint, but it's not until the very end of the song where they fully awake to drive it home with a passionate finale. The Sea Like Lead is more cerebral than Belegost, but they lack the sheer energy of their counterparts.
These two bands have not only shown vast improvements over their 2005 efforts, but have also demonstrated that they are ready to move onto bigger and better things. This split LP was the perfect tool to show the world that these bands are the real deal and are capable of playing with the big boys. Now we must anxiously await future offerings, where they hopefully deliver with more excellent music.
Sparrows Swarm and Sing!
Massachusetts
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/sparrowsswarmandsing.jpg
Website:Sparrows Swarm and Sing (http://www.swarmandsing.com)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/swarmandsing)
Magic Bullet recently signed two of the US's more promising independent instrumental acts; kudos to them for taking a chance with this developing genre. The first was the Texan powerhouse, This Will Destroy You, who managed to snag the title of 5th best instrumental album of 2005 from DecoyMusic. The second was Sparrows Swarm and Sing! a Northeastern band that has yet to really impact the rest of the country, but soon all shall hear the might roar of this band. Sparrows Swarm and Sing! released its second extended play in 2005,Untitled 2 a short twenty-eight minute adventure that is broken up into three parts. Part I introduces the band cooly and calmly without stirring up too much trouble and then passes the baton to Part II, where the band slides into a rhythmic cohension where guitars and strings glide effortlessly over a smooth foundation provided via the drums. The intensity quickly escalates and reaches its zenith and then almost instantaneously disappears again. Part III takes its time building up momentum as the first six minutes feature mostly isolated instruments and audio samples. Then the drums kick in with full support and Sparrows Swarm and Sing! get this epic adventure underway. The next ten minutes of the song is a roller coaster ride, featuring all the highs, lows, and everything in between that we've come to expect from the post-rock gig. Intensity is never in short supply, as the band continuously goes higher and heavier, never failing to make the next segue more impressive than the last. By the song's conclusion, you'll probably wonder why you've never heard of this band before.
Although Sparrows Swarm and Sing! currently are working within the confines of a very predictable formula, the bands has all the necessary skill, drive, and instrumentation to take it to an experimental extreme. In any case, Sparrows Swarm and Sing! show that they can more than adequately fill the post-rock role, and I'm hoping that Magic Bullet pushes the band to the next level on its next release.
The Octopus Project
Texas
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/theoctopusproject.jpg
Website:The Octopus Project (http://www.theoctopusproject.com)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/theoctopusproject)
Yes, yet another great Texan instrumental band. I know what you're thinking, and the answer is: "No, you can't have enough instrumental bands from Texas." The Octopus Project joins the ranks of Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You, Cue, My Education, and Five and a Dime Ship as "Texan bands you can't afford to miss." However, The Octopus Project separates itself from the pack by venturing down the electronic/experimental path that alludes most Texan bands who rather prefer to explore the organic world of music. One Ten Hundred Thousand is an addicting cornucopia of sounds. Driving forceful drum beats dance playfully with bouncy bass lines and electronic sounds, creating songs that are so catchy they get the head bobbing and the foot tapping just a bit more than normal. The music invites the listener to dance along, allowing the energetic nature of the music to overwhelm to senses and ignite the soul on fire. At times the band reminds me of The Exploits of Elanie ("Exit Counselor", "All of the Champs that Ever Lived"), other times I'm reminded of 65 Days of Static ("The Adjustor", "Music is Happiness"), and still others of Boards of Canada ("Responsible Stu", "Hold the Ladder"), but often the band embodies some kind of combination of the aforementioned, and even more often the blend is so bizarrely contrived that it's impossible to tell exactly where it's coming from. Still, I find myself listening to this album repeatedly, enjoying it highly, and praising the band's odd sense of originality.
Those looking for bands with a risky sense of adventure and addicting experimental flair should flock to The Octopus Project, because like most Texan instrumentalists, they know what they want to achieve and do so almost flawlessly. You're not really sure where The Octopus Project will lead you, but given enough time and an open mind, any listener can appreciate the refreshing sound of this band.
Tulsa Drone
Virginia
http://www.decoymusic.com/images/trackingthetrends/tulsadrone.jpg
Website:Tulsa Drone ( http://www.tulsadrone.com/)
Music:Myspace (http://www.myspace.com/tulsadrone)
I was first introduced to Tulsa Drone in 2004 when the band's album No Wake was first released. There are several ways to describe this album, but the best, I believe, is cinematic. Tulsa Drone create a sonic adventure--a story--and really devote the entirety of the album to this tale. Sonically speaking, the band sounds like it has a deep love for old Western films, superimposing layer and layer of guitar and bass dulcimer to create a rough, ambient texture that wrinkles the fabric of space and time itself. The leading track, "Chiaroscuro" flutters and enchants the listener, warping the temporal sense and extracting them from the physical necessity of space. Although the album only spans forty minutes, it easily feels much longer. Tulsa Drone proceeds with lethargic movement and unenergetic tempos. Things are spacious and slow; nothing succeeds in breaking the speed limit in this town. On occasion the band introduces a little horn action to the mix, but its dreary presence only highlights the mood of the music and further extracting the listener from the plane of reality. "Honcho Toro" adds a bit of force but "The Devil Changes Color" is the artful centerpiece of the album. The guitars layer slow, forceful ripples of texture onto the sonic landscape, and the bass adds devouring waves of reverb that reset the scene time and again. Contrast Tulsa Drone with every other band on the market and it's clear that this band doesn't have a need to bombard the listener with a wave of guitar rock or fiddle around with post-rock structures. It’s creating its own scenery, and anyone who jumps in on the ride is sure to get one magnificent view.
Tulsa Drone is one of those mysterious bands that don't give their fans the benefit of timely updates. For a large part of 2005 I was pretty sure the band had broken up, but this does not seem to be the case. It's long awaited sophomore album, Songs for a Mean Season will finally see release in mid 2006. From the few preview tracks being showcased across the internet, the band is significantly rethinking its sound.
~Jordan Volz
~~~~~~~~~~
Relative Links:
Tracking the Trends: US Instrumental Rock (Part I) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8023)
(Part II) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8355)
(Part III) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8953).
Top 50 Instrumental Albums of 2005:: (1-10) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6772)
(11-20) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6773)
(21-30) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6774)
(31-40) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6775)
(41-50) ( http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6776)
Tracking the Trends: Experimental British Rock (Part I) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5080)
(Part II) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5512)
(Part III) (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6377)
Tracking the Trends: Swedish Post Rock (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4442)
Tracking the Trends: Australian Underdogs (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4257)
Tracking the Trends: Ohio Alternative (http://www.decoymusic.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3348)