Category: Columns
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Into the Pensieve: Here at Wrockstock
A photo sits on my desk. Over the years, the desks have changed, the photo has not. A moment in time, Wrockstock 2009. More than just a memory. More than just a festival. I close my eyes. Feel the crisp Ozark air. The campfire nearby… The warmth of the flames sustains me. Wrockstock: wasn’t just…
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The Wrock Wreview: The Purebloods
The Album Today’s review is about a compilation of singles by The Purebloods, released in both 2007 and 2008. These singles were rereleased as one album on August 20, 2021. There are twelve tracks of singles on this album, so let’s get into it!
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The Wrock Wreview: Ghosts of the Hunt
The Album Brandon Blair recorded Hollow Godric’s album, Ghosts of the Hunt, from 2008 to 2009 in Japan and the United States. It was released on August 7, 2009 and is comprised of nine tracks. Let’s step into the graveyard of this album together and see what secrets lie behind the tombstones.
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The Wrock Wreview: Live (then dead)
The Album The Mudbloods was one of the first wizard rock bands I was introduced to way back in 2011. I am thrilled to present my review of Live (then dead). This fourteen song album was created from three separate recordings of their final show at Wrockstock 2009. It was released on May 1st, 2014,…
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The Wrock Wreview: Wizard Rock
The Album I hope you’re feeling brave, because today we’re joining The Gryffindor Common Room Rejects in a musical journey on their 2016 album, Wizard Rock. With a total of nine songs, get ready to hear stunning vocals, solid guitar instrumentals, and witty lyrics. Let’s sneak into the Gryffindor Common Room – today’s password is:…
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The Wrock Wreview: When the War Came
The Album As a long time fan of How Airplanes Fly, I thought it was time to do a review of the 2011 album, When the War Came. The album has eleven tracks, consisting of guitar, percussion, and vocals. Avery’s voice has changed so much since this album was released, and the quality of his…
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The Wrock Wreview: Gnargles
The Album There are three tracks available to listen to for free on the Gnargles album, by Gnargles. However, anyone who donates 10 dollars or more to their charity fundraiser on GoFundMe will receive a digital download of the ENTIRE 14 track Gnargles compilation! Well friends, that’s exactly what I did, and I’m going to…
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The Wrock Wreview: The Butterdemo II
The Album This is not the original cover art, but was created especially for this rerelease! Happy Saturday, my mellow friends! It’s time to grab a butterbeer and settle in for today’s review of The Butterdemo II. Originally released by The Buttermellows on January 8th of 2010, it was rereleased on the Wizrocklopedia on September…
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The Wrock Wreview: Eponymous
The Album I am so excited to be reviewing the shortest album I have ever seen in my entire life for you today. Eponymous, by SlytherSpouse, has just four songs, with the longest track being 19 seconds long. SlytherSpouse collaborated with both myself and Dream Quaffle for this album, and I’m chuffed with how it…
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Into the Pensieve: The Days of Camelot Treasures
Many of you may have heard about the wizard rock scene at Camelot Treasures in Cary, NC. Having been at the center of that, let me see if I can re-live some of those memories for you… We opened Camelot in September of 2006. Kirsten and I had talked for many years about running a…