This is mega-talent, beauty, brains and brass ones all wrapped up into one package...and this album is a winner. Thanks for the great, accurate and compelling review.
Nice article. The factual info I wish would have published is the actual contract from BAKC which states, and I quote, "J Distribution will not cash your check for $250 (credit card will not be processed) until your albums have been reviewed and officially placed into stores." The Pitch had that info. I guess Jason Harper believes "butt-rockers" don't deserve that type of honesty. But hey, thanks for at least warning all the KC bands out there. Thanks, Joe Jacobson
Nice article. The factual info I wish would have published is the actual contract from BAKC which states, and I quote, "J Distribution will not cash your check for $250 (credit card will not be processed) until your albums have been reviewed and officially placed into stores." The Pitch had that info. I guess Jason Harper believes "butt-rockers" don't deserve that type of honesty. But hey, thanks for at least warning all the KC bands out there. Thanks, Joe Jacobson
It's a mole? I could have sworn it was a cold sore.
If it is, indeed, a mole, that makes her like a gazillion times hotter than she was five minutes ago.
It's a mole? I could have sworn it was a cold sore. If it is, indeed, a mole, that makes her like a gazillion times hotter than she was five minutes ago.
Big ups and much love to D. Baker for raising the bar in KC. KKFI - 90.1 FM * The Show-Me Mix Show is all for what D. Baker is doing. Much respect. Keep doin' ya thang!
Big ups and much love to D. Baker for raising the bar in KC. KKFI - 90.1 FM * The Show-Me Mix Show is all for what D. Baker is doing. Much respect. Keep doin' ya thang!
Wow! Its about time someone from the Midwest worth mentioning gets his dues! Much respect and luck to my favorite producer.
Wow! Its about time someone from the Midwest worth mentioning gets his dues! Much respect and luck to my favorite producer.
Cool Jason, we obviously have very different tastes in music, as do a lot of people these days,I REALLY hated the band from Iowa, you liked, but I know some people dig that stuff..
I think I like being a good hearted label, I pick bands I like, for whatever reason, but mostly based on seeing them live several times, I know you like Metal, have you listened to Count Thy Days?? They're on our label.. starting the second album soon..
I know you're a critic, I expect that, I just think The KC scene should be more about KC bands, I know who the "favorites" are around here, I know who's "in the clique".
Cool Jason, we obviously have very different tastes in music, as do a lot of people these days,I REALLY hated the band from Iowa, you liked, but I know some people dig that stuff.. I think I like being a good hearted label, I pick bands I like, for whatever reason, but mostly based on seeing them live several times, I know you like Metal, have you listened to Count Thy Days?? They're on our label.. starting the second album soon.. I know you're a critic, I expect that, I just think The KC scene should be more about KC bands, I know who the "favorites" are around here, I know who's "in the clique".
Drew, thanks for the feedback. I understand your philosophy and am interested to see how it works out. I think it's noble that you are building a community of fledgling bands in whom you see promise. The question is whether the live-music scene can sustain the experiment. Most people, when they go out, want to invest in an experience that will pay off in terms of entertainment. They want their money's worth, in other words. Will Beat Oven develop a reputation as a deliverer of quality entertainment or merely become known as a good-hearted little label that insists on putting mediocre bands on stage? Time will tell. I wish you all the luck in the world, but my job as a critic keeps me from being a total cheerleader. I have to call bands like I see 'em.
In the case of Six II Chaos, no, I haven't seen them live. From the video Aaron mentions and the songs on their MySpace, I judged that they still have a ways to go. On "Super Sonic," the singer's voice is more often sour than sweet (that applies to most songs I've heard), and the guitar solo near the beginning is pretty laughable. They may put on a phenomenal live show, but as Beat Oven is foremost a label and recording studio, the recorded product is the main concern, I would think. Don't dismiss MySpace, either. When it comes to going to shows for pleasure, I've gone to see bands I'd never heard of because of the quality of songs on their MySpace. And I've chosen not to see others on the same basis.
Beautiful venue, noble experiment -- but don't forget that it's all about the music.
Drew, thanks for the feedback. I understand your philosophy and am interested to see how it works out. I think it's noble that you are building a community of fledgling bands in whom you see promise. The question is whether the live-music scene can sustain the experiment. Most people, when they go out, want to invest in an experience that will pay off in terms of entertainment. They want their money's worth, in other words. Will Beat Oven develop a reputation as a deliverer of quality entertainment or merely become known as a good-hearted little label that insists on putting mediocre bands on stage? Time will tell. I wish you all the luck in the world, but my job as a critic keeps me from being a total cheerleader. I have to call bands like I see 'em. In the case of Six II Chaos, no, I haven't seen them live. From the video Aaron mentions and the songs on their MySpace, I judged that they still have a ways to go. On "Super Sonic," the singer's voice is more often sour than sweet (that applies to most songs I've heard), and the guitar solo near the beginning is pretty laughable. They may put on a phenomenal live show, but as Beat Oven is foremost a label and recording studio, the recorded product is the main concern, I would think. Don't dismiss MySpace, either. When it comes to going to shows for pleasure, I've gone to see bands I'd never heard of because of the quality of songs on their MySpace. And I've chosen not to see others on the same basis. Beautiful venue, noble experiment -- but don't forget that it's all about the music.
Not sure if you actually stuck around to see Six II Chaos, but I did. For once, there is a band out there that puts on an amazing live show, actually better than the song I had heard on the music video I must say, I was surprised and delighted. I can't deny the fact that some of the acts were pretty shitty.
If anyone knows about the importance of a live show and stage presence, i'd imagine it would be you.
On another note, that is one hell of a good venue. It's in it's infancy, so you have to give it time. Good sound, good lights, now all it'll take is the couple of months to actually book the good shows. I think it has the potential to be one of the best venues in KC.
You also missed Chronic while you were there Thursday night. Had a chance to actually see his long hair before it was all chopped off at the BBQ next weekend. You coming out to that?
Not sure if you actually stuck around to see Six II Chaos, but I did. For once, there is a band out there that puts on an amazing live show, actually better than the song I had heard on the music video I must say, I was surprised and delighted. I can't deny the fact that some of the acts were pretty shitty. If anyone knows about the importance of a live show and stage presence, i'd imagine it would be you. On another note, that is one hell of a good venue. It's in it's infancy, so you have to give it time. Good sound, good lights, now all it'll take is the couple of months to actually book the good shows. I think it has the potential to be one of the best venues in KC. You also missed Chronic while you were there Thursday night. Had a chance to actually see his long hair before it was all chopped off at the BBQ next weekend. You coming out to that?
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Have you ever heard Six II Chaos live, Jason?
Have you ever heard Six II Chaos live, Jason?
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This is mega-talent, beauty, brains and brass ones all wrapped up into one package...and this album is a winner. Thanks for the great, accurate and compelling review.