Articles by Roman Sokal

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  The Residents

  Demons Dance Alone

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  Though the DVD medium is known for its "interactive" possibilities, the Residents, whose members are renowned for being unknown, yet are kn...

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  King Crimson

  Eyes Wide Open

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  This is an almost perfect double-disc set that provides an interesting glimpse (and then some) of one of the world's most mystical and self...

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  Ghost

  Hypnotic Underworld

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  Beginning with a sort of East-meets-Icelandic quietness and tonality, the album shifts from the quiet oozy space parts like Sons of Otis mi...

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  Hooker/Miller/Ranaldo

  Out Trios Vol. 1: Monsoon

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  Recorded in one long 49-minute pass to two-track, the trio of Roger Miller, Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) and William Hooker have achieved a ty...

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  Sex Mob

  Dime Grind Palace

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  Veterans of the weird music scene and headed by old-timer Steven Bernstein, Sex Mob's bizarre jazz ensemble sounds are like taking a Victro...

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  Khanate

  Things Viral

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  Khanate, consisting of Stephen O'Malley, James Plotkin, Alan Dubin and Tim Wyskida, (all known for being members of other slow punishing so...

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  John Frusciante

  Shadows Collide With People

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ prodigal son guitarist always seems to be undermined in the press by band-mate Flea when it comes to talking abo...

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  Mekons

  Punk Rock

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2004

  Though definitely not their strongest album to date, this classic political pop punk band can still manage to thrill their audiences. Punk...