REVIEW: THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE @ Metro, Sydney 28/02/10

reviewed for FasterLouder A fair amount of trepidation accompanies a gig like this, such is the reputation of mainman Anton Newcombe. Reports of their Gaelic Theatre show a few years ago were either frothing about Newcombe’s shambolic antics or deriding it for the lack of focus on the music. Either way it would have made for a memorable gig and it definitely didn’t deter the … Continue reading REVIEW: THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE @ Metro, Sydney 28/02/10

Doubtful SoundsMarch 15, 2010March 15, 2010Leave a comment

Album Reviews

REVIEW: BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE – Smoking Acid EP

Anton Newcombe has a long history of erratic live shows, mixed messages and a revolving door policy with bandmates. Through all the sensationalism, he keeps churning out the music – a point often unfairly overlooked by many critics of his antics. Smoking Acid is a precursor to the next full length from The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and it shows Newcombe in fine psychedelic form. Recorded … Continue reading REVIEW: BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE – Smoking Acid EP

Doubtful SoundsJune 17, 2009June 18, 2009Leave a comment