2004 September | one times one
opinions were like kittens i was giving them away. -modest mouse
there's nothing as something as one. -e. e. cummings

OTO Rating: 7/10
      Oh, precious Saddle Creek, what would Indie rock be without it? Saddle Creek undeniably has grown into one of the most critically acclaimed and respected independent labels around. The Faint along with other artists such as Bright Eyes, Cursive, Azure Ray and Rilo Kiley release hits from this zealous and intriguing label. [...]

OTO Rating: 9/10
      The Mars Volta, veritable super heroes of mood and emotion deliver an astonishing effort with their first full length De-loused In The Comatorium. A concept album that tells the tale of a suicidal man by way of vocabulist imagery and serial special effects; there is an entire world to hear on this [...]

OTO Rating: 7/10
      Everyone is born with an inherent talent, a special ability that naturally exudes from their soul without the effort or chore of learning it. Some people become artists, having an ability to paint, draw, sculpt and create masterpieces. Other individuals have an ability to write and create images through the imagery and [...]

OTO Rating: 8/10
      Filmmaker Michael Moore has said that if he could be a musician, he would be Steve Earle. The two men are similar in many respects. Both share a general political belief in a traditional, left-leaning populism and a desire to push the buttons of right-wing conservatives in this country, who hate them [...]