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Sunday, March 2, 2008

Spotlight—March 2, 2008

Those of you may remember the spotlight mp3s on the old site. Well, this is the new version, entitled Spotlight. The concept's not much different this time around. It's just a little more fleshed out. We're still sharing our favorite music. And with our new format, we can spotlight mp3s, videos, and other media. We'll structure our Spotlight posts however we see fit.

So on with the show.

We have to go with links, since we can't embed the music in this situation. A new window will open when you click on a song. Look for the title on the playlist, and come back here. Play while you peruse.

Eddy Mo's Spotlight for March 2, 2008:

  • Above this Fire—Everything at Once
    • Great driving hardcore. If only the singer wasn't so monotone. Still, definitely worth a listen.
  • August Burns Red—Composure
    • Amazing technical metalcore. Impressive musicianship and unexpected nuances throughout.
  • Damiera—M(US)IC
    • I love this kind of sound. Spine tingling guitars and catchy melodies. An apropos break from the heaviness.
  • Mikoto—Tired of Me
    • Featuring ex-Taken frontman Ray Harkins, his latest project doesn't even come close. But hey, it's still good. Listen for the devastating breakdown at the end.
  • Secondsmile—Aspen Fears
    • Still can't get over the fact these guys mellowed out. Their talent, however, is unquestionable.
  • Shai Hulud—Bear the Brunt of Many Blades
    • New Shai Hulud. Well, sort of (this is a 2006 demo). Apparently, this song will be on the new album. Enough talk, it's Shai Hulud. Go listen.

Here's to good music.

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