Spinning Platters Weekly Guide To Bay Area Concerts: December 9th-December 15th

Opening For The Aquabats on Saturday Night
Opening For The Aquabats on Saturday Night

It’s a really big week this week, mostly because this is widely viewed as the last week people can get down and party before focusing their attention (and finances) the the wretched beast known as “Late December Holiday Season.” So, for all of you out there that wish to blow all that money you’ve been saving on a nice new golden chariot for grandma, here are a few really great shows for you to attend:

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New Release Round-Up, 9/15/09 – 27 Instant Album Reviews

The new member of Megadeth
The new member of Megadeth

This week was a little worrisome; the merging of hipsters and “rappers” is picking up steam as indicated by Skinny Jeanz.  Get those bomb shelters stocked up it’s only a matter of time until the hipster apocalypse. Soon the coolest rappers will pretend there is no one like them and that they hate all those other rappers…oh wait. Continue reading “New Release Round-Up, 9/15/09 — 27 Instant Album Reviews”

Album Review: Muse – The Resistance

The cover to an album or a SciFi book?
The cover to an album or a SciFi book?

Whatever you think about the new Muse album, The Resistance, you’re right.  If you love it, you have nothing to be ashamed of.  If you hate it, you’re definitely within your rights to do so.  I don’t think this is a polarizing record.  I think it’s an affirming record.  It’s not going to change anyone’s mind on the band; rather, your opinion of Muse will be rewarded by what you’ll find.  So what will you find? Continue reading “Album Review: Muse — The Resistance”