About Patrick Lunsford
I'm a writer and learner who makes his living as an internal communications reformer and corporate simplifier. I'm also a music addict, freelance writer, Missouri native, late-night author, aimless driver, giant-squid avoider, recreational videographer, former journalist and dry-humor proponent.
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Album Review: Low vs Diamond by Low vs Diamond
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No Comments(originally posted on QFTJ in April 2008) Low vs Diamond play an enjoyable brand of indie rock (hopefully finally settled on their name, having previously played under the monikers of 1984 and Colored Shadows). The group’s music is at times a bit dark, and others, hopeful (dare I... -
Album Review: Attack & Release by The Black Keys
Posted on April 26, 2010 | 1 Comment(originally posted on QFTJ in April 2008) The Black Keys play up their barebones folksy blues rock on their fifth full album (interestingly produced by Danger Mouse, of Gnarls Barkley fame). The duo from Ohio sets down 11 raw tracks, dipping into influences of soul, bluegrass, rock, funk, country and blues. The... -
Album Review: Spirit by Leona Lewis
Posted on April 26, 2010 | No Comments(originally posted on my old blog — “Quarters for the Jukebox” — in April 2008) Leona Lewis was unknown to the American market, but everything changed with one song. If you haven’t heard her first American single “Bleeding Love” yet, don’t worry, you will. It’s... -
Album Review: Count to Ten by Tina Dico
Posted on April 24, 2010 | No Comments(originally posted on QFTJ in April 2008) Tina Dico is a Danish indie pop singer, and Count to Ten is her second international album (which has been nominated for “Best Album” by the 2008 Danish Music Awards). Her voice is a clear alto, but the focus is more... -
Album Review: Antidotes by Foals
Posted on April 24, 2010 | 1 Comment(originally posted on QFTJ in April 2008) Foals are a twitch party band from Oxford, England. The music is poppy electric dance-punk (with roots in math rock) that moves from murky to move-inducing to mixing the two together. The album was recorded in June 2007, but had to be remixed to fit the band’s desired sound. The American... -
Album Review: The Black Swan by Story of the Year
Posted on April 24, 2010 | No Comments(originally posted on QFTJ in April 2008) Story of the Year makes a run at staying socially relevant after slumping with their sophomore album, In the Wake of Determination. The anthemic emo-ish-post-grunge group keeps an edgier sound to a point, but adds a bit more...