Album Reviews

SOUTHPAW PLAYERS

Avant EP

2009-05-11

The Southpaw Players' debut album, Avant EP, is a refreshing combination of hip-hop, R&B, and funk. Rooted in tradition hip-hop, The Southpaw Players use live instruments rather than loops and synths. Their socially conscious lyrics analyze blue-collar life, incorporating humor and wry perception. Made up of keyboardist Ryan Wilson, guitarist Michael Sullivan, lyricist Rick Chyme, drummer Jacob Schaub, and bassist Coe Lacy, The Southpaw Players are adding a new flavor to the Grand Rapids music scene.

Quick Links:

all reviews | all rock reviews

More reviews tagged #Rock

reviewed 08/2007
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
Challengers
reviewed 05/2006
Glen Philliips
Mr. Lemons
reviewed 10/2006
PERSEPHONE'S BEES
Notes From The Underworld
reviewed 01/2009
THE BIRD AND THE BEE
Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future
reviewed 05/2009
CAMERA OBSCURA
My Maudlin Career
reviewed 02/2008
K. D. LANG
Watershed

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.