I stole this idea from another boards I visit, it seemed pretty cool. I'm not sure where this should go so for now I'll throw it here and the mods/admins/whoever can decide if it should be here or in other music. Basically, it's exactly what it says on the tin. I'll post a band, you review them and post another band name with a link or whatever and the person below reviews them and posts another band, etc etc etc. A Lot Like Birds http://www.myspace.com/alotlikebirds Edit: By review, I don't mean anything ridiculously indepth, just so you know. Feel free to write as much as you want about the band posted.
I don't know exactly how thorough of a review you're looking for. I think the band is okay. Some of the things they posted up, like the little instrumental that's like a minute and a half long, are awesome, while other things are too much for me. I don't really enjoy screaming that much. They're worth a listen, though. http://www.myspace.com/rainingandok This is the band of the brother of my band director.
Alright, I'll get my music critic on LOL. I can see a lot of appeal in this band similar to the likes of Oasis. Admittedly it's not really my type of music, but I'll try to give it a fair review. The music is decent enough, the piano is a great touch. Shadows being the song I enjoyed the most, the slide guitar in the background was great. The lyrics went well with the music and were well written. They were a little cheesy and overdone in my honest opinion but that's one of the appeals of a group like this. The group does seem to be legitimately talented, and I know a lot of people that would enjoy them, they just aren't my cup of tea. I would give them a 3/5 Hannah*s Field; local Portland duo. http://www.hannahsgroove.com/ (Music Player is at the top of the page.)