The shadow of Ween hangs over their second release.

Vocal tracks contain enough heat without devolving into the atonal screaming more common to metal.

The Felice Brothers are a unique blend of Americana, alt-country, folk, rock and a touch of early Bob Dylan.

Serengeti conjures up a world of strange people living out strange lives, a world rife with woman problems, booze, and references to Chicago sports teams.

Each song drips with melancholy and introspection reminiscent of Neil Young in "Old Man."

The infectious lyrics that are so immediately absorbed are just as easily forgotten.

Felker sings the alluring, "You can take me how you want/ Because tonight I'm all yours," easily the best recorded offer I'd had all day.

Fill in your own adjectives, of course, but this is outstanding driving music, featuring both propulsive, dynamic energy and a gripping melancholy undercurrent.

The Huguenots operated in that grey area where post-hardcore and metal meet.

Anita at least shows that the band has potential, even if it hasn't quite fully realized it yet.

Schrock's a decent singer and several of her previous albums were well received, but I just don't think there's much depth to this new collection.

This seven-song EP by St. Louis four-piece The Hibernauts can stand up next to anything on indie rock radio today.