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The Cantina Review
by James Brady, Tom Davis
Breaking down the freshest albums in Metal and Hard Rock while giving you a description of the beers we drink while listening to these albums. We pick our favorite moments from each album in Rock Hard Track and Face Melter Moment, and rate everything by beer amount in our Six Pack Rating.Rock!
Episodes
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Chevelle - Hall Of Awesome - A side/B side
Hall of Awesome is back and this time the nominee is Chevelle and their hit album Wonder Whats Next. This album was a major hit, unleashing 4 singles that charted and selling over a million copies. We break down all the monster moments on this album and check out what we picked for Rock Hard…
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Alkaline Trio - Is This Thing Cursed? - Trivia
Its another tuesday evening and we all know what that means... a new installment of the Cantina Review. This week we get a new offering from long established rock band Alkaline Trio. Their new album delivers on many levels and has a good hold on the Alkaline staple sound while still being able to...
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Hundred Suns - Prestaliis - A/side B/side
Whats going down Cantina Crew? We are excited to dive into the debut album from Hundred Suns called "Prestaliis". This band band is a rocking trio comprised of members from established acts Norma Jean and Every Time I Die. Although, a bit of departure from the hardcore sound of the aforementioned...
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All Them Witches - Sleeping Through The War - Trivia!
Another week has gone by and we know you have been patiently waiting for a new episode of the Cantina Review. Well wait no longer. We are bringing you an in depth review of "Sleeping Through The War" by All Them Witches. This band is hard to nail down, they take influence from many places, but...
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Coldfront - Float Around
Its Tuesday, you know what that means... a brand new episode of the Cantina Review! We're bringing you Coldfront this week. A pop-punk band from the great white north... Canada... not Hoth. This album offers alot of big hooks and catchy tunes. Throw in some nice guitar riffs and you've got a…
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The New Ethic - Cop/Out - Special guest Leo Nardo
Whats up Cantina Crew? This episode is jam packed with awesomeness. We bring our good friend on the show, Leo Nardo. He is involved heavily with Animal Rights and Animal Liberation and we get some amazing insight in the movement, what motivates him and how you can help! For example, the Animal...
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Rocky gets Ambushed - Boys Night Out Playlist
Whats up Cantina Crew? If you've been listening for a little while you know that in past episodes Jay Bray and Davis have both been ambushed in episodes they thought were for one specific band or playlist and had the tables turned on them. Well, now its time for some revenge on the man...
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Thirce - Artist In The Ambulance - Hall of Awesome
Welcome back Cantina Crew! You know we love our Hall of Awesome episodes, and this record is one of our faves of all time. Post-Hardcore trend setter "The Artist in the Ambulance" by Thrice. This album is one of those that you just push play, sit back and listen to a masterpiece. We break the…
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Nirvana - never mind - Hall of Awesome, Trivia and its our 50th Episode!
We celebrate our 50th episode by getting into one of our favorite albums ever and nominating it for the Hall of Awesome. It's non other than Nirvana's mega-hit, Nevermind. This album shattered the earth on its release, and is credited with starting the grunge movement as well as destroying hair...
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Light The Torch - Revival - Cost is Correct
Another week, another tuesday, another fun-filled episode of The Cantina Review coming at ya. If your a fan of the show you know we love Howard Jones, so this week we get into his new band Light The Torch and the album Revival. A very good mix of hard rock and metal styles. Howard is right back…
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Dave Matthews Band - Come Tomorrow
In this episode the guys check out a new album by Dave Matthews Band. Their 10th album titled "Come Tomorrow" is a great display of musicianship and expert song-writing that has become synonymous with Dave Matthews. Listen for the Monster Moments and of course our picks for Rock Hard Tracks. We...
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Bad Wolves and Invade the Arcade
Up for debate this week is a band thats creating serious buzz "Bad Wolves". You probably heard their hit single, a cover of The Cranberries "Zombie". But don't stop there. The debut album "Disobey" is a full assault of hard rock and metal vibes. With so many moments what will the guys point out…
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Santa Cruz and Awaken The Giant
This week the guys break down a hard riffing, shred-tastic offering from Finnish metal group Santa Cruz. The album is called "Bad Blood Rising" and has a huge sound as well a number of Monster Moments. What will those be? What about the choices for Rock Hard Track? Gotta check out the episode for...
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National Anthem Playlist
Happy 4th of July everyone! We know your getting ready to celebrate America, and you may even throw on the Star Spangled Banner at some point. But in case your were thinking... man, we need a new National Anthem.. We have you covered! The guys pick 5 songs each to be the new song to fire up some...
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Davis Gets Ambushed - Bachelor Party Playlist
Revenge is a dish best served with a playlist. Davis gets a taste of what a Cantina ambush feels like, and in honor of his recent marriage Rocky and Jay take him on two Bachelor Party Playlists. Which one is better? That fate rest's in the hands of Tom Davis. Check out our list's and let us know...
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Kiss - Revenge - Hall of Awesome
This time for the Hall of Awesome, Davis brings the 1992 album "Revenge" by the almighty Kiss. The guys break down the record in our 5 categories and pick moments that made them love the album, as well as, Rock Hard Tracks. Does Kiss have what it takes to achieve the Seal of Immortality? We shall...
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Hall of Awesome - Stone Temple Pilots - Core
We're back with another episode of Hall of Awesome. The album nominated this time is Stone Temple Pilot's debut album "Core". This 1992 release is an alternative rock classic that has some serious riffage, that continues to endure to this day. But the real test is right here on the Cantina…
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Myles Kennedy - Year of the Tiger, and Jay Bray gets ambushed!
In this episode Davis and Rocky unleased their plan to trick Jay Bray. In an epic twist he goes from host to guest in the first 5 seconds of the show. They interview him about past shenanigans, guitar work and his new band Rooftop Rebellion. How did he react ? Scocked ? Angry ? Check it out…
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Andrew W.K. - You're Not Alone
This week the album up for review is delivered by the party god himself Andrew W.K. His new album entitled "You're Not Alone" is an epic rollercoaster ride tackling the elements of positivity and negativity and how that affects... well.. partying! Definetly a new, mature A.W.K. not just musically...
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Judas Priest - Firepower
Classic but refreshingly new? Yup. It can be done. Take a note writers of Star Wars movies... because you're killing us. Judas Priest unleashes Firepower on us. An all out classic metal assault that rivals some the bands classic records from the past. Check out the Rock Hard Tracks and Moments…
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Underoath "Erase Me" , Magic Hat No. 9
Underoath is back and the guys are here to let you know how this comeback is taking shape. Listen to hear for the Rock Hard Tracks and what it scores on the Six Pack Rating We're not only bringing Magic Hat to the show, were subjecting Jay Bray to a blind beer tasting. Can he spot the beers weve...
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Incendiary "Thousand Mile Stare", Coney Island Lager
We're back to our regularly scheduled programming, and we are coming out of the gate hot. The album is "Thousand Mile Stare" by the band Incendiary. This album picks up where the last full length left off and is an all out ear drum assault. Listen for what the guys picked as Rock Hard Track and...
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Julien Baker -Turn Out The Lights, With Guest The Jerry Farley
The Cantina is graced by the one and only Jerry Farley aka "The Jerry". Producer, Engineer, and Musician, he does it all. We get into his life behind the mixing board, playing with bands (currently in Anaka) and sobriety. We let our guests pick the albums, and this episode is one helluva…
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Hall of Awesome - Senses Fail "Still Searching" - Stone IPA
Another nominee is up for debate in this installment of Hall of Awesome. This time it was Davis' pick and he brought an instant classic from 2006. The album is "Still Searching" by Senses Fail. This album has it all, but what will the guys score the album on the five categories it needs to get…
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Soundtrack To Our Lives, One Year Anniversary Special
We can't believe it, but it's been a full year since The Cantina Review was born. To celebrate Jay Bray, Davis and Rocky sit down and pick songs that make up the soundtrack to their lives. Party scenes, Break up scenes and much more. If you think one list is better than the rest, let us know!…
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Hall of Awesome - Coheed and Cambria, Stella Artois
Our latest Hall of Awesome nominee is an album by Coheed and Cambria. The album "In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth 3." A heavyweight of an album that changed the game, back in 2003. The guys break down the album and highlight their moments and the Rock Hard Track. Will it meet the requirements…
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Great Collapse, Dark Swan Sour by Lagunitas
April Fools!... We're getting angry, we're getting political. We're listening to Great Collapse and their new offering "Neither Washington nor Moscow...Again". This album is pumped up and aggressive from start to finish. An impressive outing from a punk "super group." What will the Rock hard…
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Ghost Atlas and Lagunitas' LIl' Sumpin
Whats up Cantina Crew? Welcome back to the Cantina Review! This week the guys get into a new band called Ghost Atlas. Their debut album "Alls in Sync, and There's Nothing Left to Sing About" is a great mix of some older rock styles with a new take on guitar mixing and sound. Listen in to find out...
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Tiny Moving Parts "Swell", Founders All Day IPA
This week the guys get into the record "Swell" by punk/emo trio, Tiny Moving Parts. Did you read trio? Thats right! A power trio playing catchy emo chorus' with intricate and precise guitar parts all held down by booming drums and driving rhythms. Listen to what the guys have to say about the emo...
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Rabea Massaad - Grinding Gears, Whammy Bar # 2 Beer
In this episode the guys breakdown an instrumental record by the amazing Rabea Massaad. The album Grinding Gears is a compilation of songs from YouTube demo's and some original material, but don't let that fool you. These songs are packed with ridiculously good guitar playing, and riffs that make...
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Hall of Awesome, Funeral For a Friend "Hours", Ballast Point Beer
Our next nominee for the Hall of Awesome is the album "Hours" by Funeral For a Friend. A heavy hitter that combines elements of old-school with new school writing. Check out what the guys felt were the Rock Hard Tracks and Moments from this album. Most importantly, did it make it into the Hall of...
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Menzingers, with special guest Vinny from With The Punches
It's a shred fest when we sit down with Vinny, from With The Punches. It's our first live performance, and it's an absolute face melter. We talk about his time on tour, influences and spiders. Yup, spiders. We always let our guests pick the albums of the week and this time Vinny selected the...
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Hall of Awesome - Nominee - Creed, "My Own Prison"
We are extremely excited to bring to you our series of episodes called "Hall of Awesome". What is the Hall of Awesome? Glad you asked... The Hall of Awesome is Cantina Review's way of bringing great albums from our past out of the shadows and back in the spotlight. Davis and Jay Bray will…
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Guilty Pleasures Countdown, Ommegang Rosetta
It's V - Day. You know what that means? Drinking Ommegang with your best buds and confessing the songs you hate to love.. right? We thought that was appropriate. Here is your chance to hear what Jay and Davis listen to when they are alone, or in the shower, or generally being embarrassing.…
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Anvil, 21st Amendment Brewing
This week the guys get into Anvil. Their 17th studio album, thats right... 17th studio album, Pounding the Pavement. No bones about this album, it's old school, it's thrash, it's metal, it's bad lyrics, it's all Anvil. Check out the rock hard tracks and face melters from this album. As well as…
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Foo Fighters, Guinness
Concrete and Gold, the latest release from the rock giants, Foo Fighters is the album up for review this week. An elaborate display of classic and modern rock vibes, all put together only the way the Foo can. The guys break it down and tell you the Rock Hard Tracks and some of their favorite...
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Braincoats, Naragansett
This week the guys get nostalgic for their punk roots when they break down the album "12 Reason For Self-Medication" by Braincoats. Braincoats is a Swedish based Punk Rock band, that dials in an American sound, better than Americans. Check out the picks for Rock Hard Track and the best moments of...
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Story of the Year, Wulver
2018 is here and were kicking it off with a Cantina Review favorite, Story of the Year! They're new album "Wolves" just dropped in December and its a full on audio assault. Check in to hear about the record, some clips and how it ranked in the Six Pack Rating. The beer this week is a strong…
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2017 Year In Review
2017 is at a close and were looking back, on all the music, beer and great times we had on the show. We have a special guest sit in, the Cantina's own Rocky. We listen back to some of our favorite albums, best/worst beers and we even try to map out the ever confusing Nectar Scale. It's been a…
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Holiday Songs That Don't Suck
Merry Christmas Cantina Crew! The holiday season is one with a lot of music. We are here to help you find the songs that you can put on at your Christmas party and not get yelled at. Well, maybe. We're suckers for a good holiday tune. Check out Jay Bray and Davis' top 5, along with a concert gift...
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Greta Van Fleet, New Belgium Fat Tire
New Band that sounds like you were time warped to 1968? Yup, its true.. it's damn true. Greta Van Fleet have all the classic vibes of what made rock n' roll famous. That and then some. Hear what the guys think and what made rock hard track from the album "From the Fires." For no reason at all we...
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Don Broco's Automatic, Synchopathic Apricot by Destihl Brewery
Cantina Crew we are trying to hit some curveballs in this episode. First up is a band from England named Don Broco. We get into their second studio album "Automatic." A rhythmic blend of pop and rock styles that form a very unique sound. Check out what the guys picked for rock hard track and the...
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New Found Glory, Never Say Die bassist Joe Brady and Revolution Brewing
Jam packed episode with a very special guest, Joe Brady from Never Say Die. He gives us a look back at the touring days of NSD, his current favorites and a possible reunion? We dive into New Found Glory's 9th studio album "Makes me Sick." A new twist on an older sound. What did the guys think?...
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How To Raise The Dead Playlist
Have you ever wanted to summon an army of the dead? Well heres the soundtrack to you doing just that. Just in time for Halloween Jay Bray and Davis challenge each other to pick 5 songs each that can raise an army of the undead. Listen to what they picked and let us know who you thought had the...
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Sons Of Texas and Shiner Bock
Forged by Fortitude is out and we couldn't wait to get our hands on it. Sons Of Texas sophomore slump? We think not. This album is jam packed with attitude, aggression and some serious shredding. Listen in for the rock hard track and the glorious return of face melter moment! If your gonna review…
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Silverstein, Labatt Blue
Welcome back Cantina Crew, we're going north of the border into Canada. The guys dive into Silverstein's newest studio release "Dead Reflection." Hear what they think, and what they chose for Rock Hard Track. When in Canada, have a Labatt Blue? Sure, why not. How did it go down? Find out, and...
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Meshuggah, Einstok Beer
We are getting heavy in the podcast this week. First the guys open up with an interview of Fabrizio, guitar player of Human Decline. This band hits hard and we discuss their new release off of Lost Apparition Records. They chose Meshuggah to be our review for this episode and that was excellent...
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80's Hair Metal Countdown, Budweiser
You voted, and you shall receive the glory that is big hair, big guitars and soaring vocals in this 80's hair metal countdown. Listen in to hear Davis and Jay Bray's top 5 80's hair metal songs. The 80's are not known for the largest beer selection so the guys chose to go with an american…
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Royal Blood and Great South Bay
Whats up Cantina Crew? This episode is a blood bath… a royal blood bath. We dig in to Royal Blood's second album "How Did We Get So Dark?" No sophomore jinx here, as they pull from all the roots of rock music to make a solid second effort. So what can we pair with Royal Blood? How about Blood...
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Bullet For My Valentine's Venom and Bulleit Bourbon
In this episode the guys get drunk on some shred-tastic riffs in Bullet For My Valentine's album Venom. Face Melter moment makes its glorious return! A bit of a twist this week, no beer for you. booooo. However, we did replace that with some Bulleit Bourbon. An excellent choice for a podcast...
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Breaking down the freshest albums in Metal and Hard Rock while giving you a description of the beers we drink while listening to these albums. We pick our favorite moments from each album in Rock Hard Track and Face Melter Moment, and rate everything by beer amount in our Six Pack Rating.Rock!
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James Brady, Tom Davis
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Breaking down the freshest albums in Metal and Hard Rock while giving you a description of the beers we drink while listening to these albums. We pick our favorite moments from each album in Rock Hard Track and Face Melter Moment, and rate everything by beer amount in our Six Pack Rating.Rock!
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