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Under the Scalpel 11.05.09: Three 6 Mafia, A Day To Remember, Charlie Mars Band, Mudvayne
(11.05.2009)
Three 6 Mafia steals from an old playground rhyme to please their record label, A Day To Remember blends several different styles into one powerful modern rock single, Charlie Mars is not a Sith Lord, and Mudvayne can't turn back the clock. Plus, another first anniversary celebration for Under The Scalpel! Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 10.29.09: Chipmunk, Jet, Nickelback, Crooked I & Snoop
(10.29.2009)
Chipmunk laments getting burnt three times by the same chick, Crooked I and Snoop kiss and make up, Jet calls Sharona a genius, and Nickelback offers more maudlin regret, hokey promises, and insincere clichés. Plus, a first anniversary celebration for Under The Scalpel! Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 10.22.09: Creed, Depeche Mode, More
(10.22.2009)
Creed's comeback single is an improvement, but unfortunately still features "Stapphonics." Depeche Mode's main vocalist is back from the dead and contributing more than just his voice. Plus a can't-be-missed music video from 30 years ago featuring the worst co-ed cheerleading squad in history. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 10.15.09: Madonna, Maria Mena, Melanie Fiona, Andrew Stockdale & Holiday Sidewinder
(10.15.2009)
Madonna brags like an old cougar flirting at a karaoke dive bar, Maria Mena turns a cheesy disco-rock song into a shmaltzy lounge act number, Melanie Fiona is yet another sultry soul crooner recycling an old hit, and Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother teams up with Bridezilla vocalist Holiday Sidewinder to deliver a magnificent rendition of a classic Stevie Nicks song. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 10.01.09: Rammstein, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, G Love & Special Sauce
(10.01.2009)
Listening to the new Rammstein single is like getting date-raped by Bela Lugosi at a KMFDM concert, Pearl Jam gets ponderous, Alice In Chains releases an instant classic, G Love & Special Sauce are "Feelin' Alright", and more. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 09.25.09: Bad Lieutenant, Matisyahu, Endless Hallway, Tech N9ne, Dolores O'Riordan
(09.25.2009)
Bad Lieutenant is not 'Electronic', Matisyahu combines Judaism, Rastafarianism and rap, Endless Hallway screeches, Tech N9ne growls, and ex-Cranberry Dolores O'Riordan gets carried away on the beach. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 09.17.09: Trey Songz, Gucci Mane, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Slaughterhouse
(09.17.2009)
Trey Songz teams up with Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em to give Thumpkin a blumpkin, Slaughterhouse teams up Royce Da 5'9'', Crooked I, Joe Budden, and Joell Ortiz for a boisterous party rap, and a list of club jams sure to give your boomin' system a workout. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 09.11.09: Whitney Houston, New Boyz, Pitbull, Shakira, The Guild, Tim McGraw
(09.11.2009)
Whitney's performance earns a big "Hell to the no!", New Boyz be jerkin' our chains, Pitbull gets his Zumba on, Shakira comes out of the closet, and more. These heavily biased reviews are brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band whose singer is no longer in the emergency room – A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 08.27.09: Alice In Chains, JLS
(08.27.2009)
Alice In Chains makes a triumphant return, JLS steps out of a 20 year coma, and take a look at the scorecard of this year's worst reviewed songs so far. These heavily biased reviews are brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 08.20.09: Slayer, Porcupine Tree
(08.20.2009)
Slayer's horror show gets old, Porcupine Tree writes a 55 minute song after passing a road sign, and take a look at the scorecard of this year's best reviewed songs so far. These heavily biased reviews are brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 08.13.09: Eminem, Weird Al, A-Ha, Mims, Pet Shop Boys, Twista and More
(08.13.2009)
Learn the entire history of the Eminem and Mariah Carey saga, Weird Al elevates Charles Nelson Reilly to Chuck Norris status, A-Ha still exists, Pet Shop Boys march out the beefcake, Twista's woman has a severe Electra Complex and much more. These heavily biased reviews are brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 07.30.09: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Part 3 (In 2D)
(07.30.2009)
The sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of A Simple Complex responds to Michael L, Wyatt Beougher, Propagandhi, Ramirez, Kurruption, Patrick Robinson, Case, Uncle Paul and other commenters about his reviews of Metallica, Eminem, Lil Kim, Weird Al, Daughtry, Green Day and more. |
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Under the Scalpel 07.23.09: Green Day, Dirty Projectors, Daughtry, Moby, Buzz Aldrin and More
(07.23.2009)
Green Day steals and still sucks, Dirty Projectors walk the line between indie and bubblegum, Daughtry taps the ol' maple tree, Moby mixes cute with melancholy, Buzz Aldrin is "so gangsta", and much more! These heavily biased reviews are brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 07.09.09: Weird Al, Lil Kim & T-Pain, and 20 Metal Songs Guaranteed To Get You Thrashing!
(07.09.2009)
Weird Al lampoons the Lizard King, Lil Kim & T-Pain get hot and bothered on MySpace, and a list of 20 metal songs that will hit you like a ball-peen hammer! Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 07.03.09: Drake, Kristinia DeBarge, Depeche Mode, Godsmack, Bon Jovi and More
(07.03.2009)
Drake serves up romance with a side order of smut, Kristinia DeBarge swipes a familiar hook to launch her pop career, Depeche Mode creates the perfect juxtaposition of hope and despair, Godsmack provides adequate rock station filler, Bon Jovi participates in an impromptu jam, and more. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 06.25.09: Young Money, Anouk and Acoustic Rock Songs You Need To Own
(06.25.2009)
Young Money proves to be the result of five overrated rappers failing to be witty, skillful, or interesting, Anouk rakes bimbos, cheaters and part-time parents over the coals, plus 20 hand-picked upbeat acoustic tracks to kickstart any stale playlist. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 06.11.09: Eminem, Tina Parol and 30 Heavy Rock Songs You Need To Own
(06.11.2009)
Eminem assumes his Slim Shady alter-ego once again and presents one of his most brutal monologues to date, Tina Parol fleeces her two-timing sugar daddy, plus 30 hand-picked heavy rock tracks to kickstart any stale playlist. |
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Under the Scalpel 06.04.09: Ida Maria, Tech N9ne, 311, Slipknot & more
(06.04.2009)
Ida Maria sits around in her underwear for three days without showering to write songs, Tech N9ne recruits Chino XL and Crooked I to explain what it takes to be a hardcore MC, 311 offers a dull pop song, Slipknot learns to be happy, and more. These biased reviews are proudly brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band that hits the studio this Sunday – A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 05.28.09: Halestorm, Cam'ron, Jay-Z, Marilyn Manson & more
(05.28.2009)
Halestorm gets off over voyeurism in reverse, Cam'ron makes me toss my cookies, Jay-Z desecrates The Four Tops, Marilyn Manson attempts a comeback of sorts and much more. These biased reviews are proudly brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band that rocked the stage for over a thousand people last weekend – A Simple Complex. |
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Under the Scalpel 05.07.09: Eminem, Bell X1, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga & more
(05.07.2009)
Eminem finally gives a reason to anticipate Relapse, Bell X1 starts making an impact across the pond, Katy Perry surprises me, Lady Gaga doesn't, and more. These biased reviews are proudly brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist of the hard rock band that is opening for Korn on May 23 – A Simple Complex. |
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