Bands of such magnitude as Nirvana are hard to review. No matter what I might think of their musical output, it’s impact on music and culture is undeniable. Even more so, a DVD like this one, of a show that has been a pivotal part of the band’s legacy, makes for a hard time as a reviewer. Beyond all the importance of this now infamous television event only now being released on DVD, the extra footage also serves to further elevate the pedestal. Filled with “I was there!” interviews and a glimpse at some of Nirvana’s backstage decisions, last minute changes, and unorthodox ways, not only should diehard fans check this out, but even those with a passing interest will find it eerily impressive.
Geffen Records

Having followed Once Nothing since fairly early in their existence, it’s nice to see them progressing, yet there’s still a lot of room for improvement. With their newest release, First Came The Law, the band has honed their Southern-meets-metalcore riffs to rival some of their best contemporaries. That said, a persistent problem with Once Nothing has always been the disjointed feel of each part and this continues to plague them on this album. Almost every song I’ve ever heard feels like a handful of good parts haphazardly mashed together to create a song. This shortfall in their songwriting makes potentially awesome songs hard to enjoy. Let’s hope they figure this out for the next try.
Solid State Records

As one might expect from the newest Geoff Farina musical project, Glorytellers perform twinkling, intricate little melodies that border on annoyingly infectious.   In fact,  I’d say this might be some of my favorite material from Farina since Karate’s  The Bed Is In The Ocean, showcasing his whimsical songwriting very well. That said, it’s hard not to think he’s past his peak and much like your favorite artist from a few decades back, all the best he has to offer is behind him.  People keep buying Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen albums, but will they ever top Harvest or Nebraska.  If we’re honest with ourselves, we know better… Farina still has solid songs in him and this album demonstrates that.  Just don’t expect the perfect gems of years past.
Southern Records