Rocked: Ben Folds Five - The Sound of The Life of The Mind

The first full album from Ben Folds Five in 13 years.  Here is my openly biased but oddly criticized review of a much awaited release.  In the past, Ben Folds Five has never failed to deliver, but is the magic still in this piano band? 

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Rocked: Cloudscape - New Era

Sweden's Cloudscape offers its newest album New Era to represent the new-metal (nu-metal?) genre. Backed by some of the most impressive guitar work in the rock scene today, will these Swedish warriors offer the next dose of adrenaline? 

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Rocked: Matchbox Twenty - North

Matchbox Twenty's first full length release in 10 years proves that they are capable of bringing people back to the 90's.  It is as if the album North was somehow transported from the sound the group had back when Yourself or Someone Like you debuted.  With a big range of songs and something for everyone, North is an album that proves Matchbox Twenty still has it.

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Rocked: Circa Survive - Violent Waves

On the heels of promoting and releasing their own album, Circa Survive succeeds in releasing a sweeping soundtrack that may stand as its most complete record ever.  Violent Waves delivers on many different levels, but it's the entire album as a whole that makes it stand tall in the alt rock scene.

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Rocked: Owl City - The Midsummer Station

Owl City's new album The Midsummer Station is not what you would expect from one of the best live performing bands in the alternative genre.  While sparks of creativity are seen, the majority of the album is as bland as lukewarm milk.  Maybe there is more inspiration behind what is being presented, but as a whole this album doesn't deliver the bang for the buck.

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Rocked: In This Moment - Blood

In This Moment's new album "Blood" delivers on many levels.  Whether it is empowerment, adrenaline, or driving rhythmic sound, Blood will give you what you need.  The end of the album features a fantastic cover and after a full listen, you'll see why this album confirms this group as a staple in the rock scene.

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Rocked: 10 Years - Minus The Machine

The review for 10 Years' Minus The Machine.  A solid album that has a range of moods.  It's hard to say whether the full rock audience will accept it as the next big album, but Minus The Machine will definitely hit well with 10 Years fans and anyone who enjoys a good alternative sound.

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