Nyght Scene Magazine | Album Reviews

Cobra Starship
Viva La Cobra

Every few months, a new album
comes out that will not leave my
stereo, ipod, and car. This is that
album. The sophomore release
from Cobra Starship far exceeds
their debut “While the City
Sleeps, We Rule the Streets.” The
beats are better put together, and
singer Gabe Saporta’s voice has
improved, making the album run
smoother. Viva la Cobra is filled
with charisma and cheesy one-
liners that can easily be used as
your next away message. Its
snarky, and in your face, and the
band is shoving it into the face of
every critic who thought they
were a ‘novelty band’ with their
first single ever being the main
song for the box-office joke
Snakes on A Plane. This album
proves that Cobra Starship is here
for the long haul. Well played,
Cobras. You can catch them the
beginning of the year headlining
their own tour. Hurry, tickets are
selling like hotcakes.

Living Hell
The Lost and The Damned

This album is being reviewed
late. This would have been an
outstanding album to have to
play at your annual Halloween
bash. Or even better, to pump
through your outdoor surround
sound to scare away potential
trick-or-treaters. Unless you’re
into handing out candy, then
please, hide this album. Living
Hell’s The Lost and The
Damned is in-your face metal.
It’s the blood-thirsty carnage
that we all crave when listening
to a real hardcore metal album.
This album comes highly
recommended for a true metal
fan, who wants to dive into a
mosh pit and shank some
bitches.

Sick City
Nightlife

Trustkill bands never let me down.
I know even before I put this CD
in my laptop that I am going to be
impressed. If it is stamped with the
Trustkill label, I know my ears are
going to be happy. This album
further proves my point. Not so
much hardcore as the other bands
on Trustkill, Sick City has no
reservation about plunging
themselves headfirst into emo’s
lifestyle, from the “suggestive”
cover art on. There is a hint of
gothic like influence from The
Cure on some songs. The singer
has an amazing voice that weasels
its way into your eardrums and
makes you momentarily head-
bang. The bands can easily find
its way onto mainstream radio, to
get played with the likes of Jimmy
Eat World and Foo Fighters. This
could easily be my favorite album
that I’ve heard in a while.