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Slank's 'Anthem for the Broken Hearted'new
They've sold 15 million records in their native Indonesia, and now the five members of Slank invade America with their first English-language album. Far from a reference to the lovelorn, the title refers to the inhabitants of a homeland riddled with strife and corruption.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
02-13-2009 |
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Prog’s Prolific Flower Kingsnew
The Sum of No Evil, the band's latest and most focused album in years (even with a running time of 75 minutes), tries to eliminate the pop, jazz, experimental and ambient elements of past efforts and focus on pure prog-complete with The Flower Kings' signature dreamy vocals, backed by grand, layered musical arrangements.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
08-29-2008 |
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Heartbreak Brings Out the Best of Fishnew
At age 50 and sounding as wise and weathered as Peter Gabriel, Fish has been on a creative roll of late, releasing five albums of new studio and live material since 2004.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
06-13-2008 |
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Gets Historicalnew
Instead of glorifying violence -- Zulu imbued South Africans with an indomitable fighting spirit in the early 1800s -- Ilembe ("The Greatest Warrior") celebrates perseverance and commitment.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
04-04-2008 |
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Black 47 Makes War Rocknew
On Iraq, veteran Irish renegade Larry Kirwan and his band of pacifists attempt to conquer the current war with a song cycle of previously released and new material.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
03-28-2008 |
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Sister Hazel Tries to Get on the Nice Listnew
Recorded while touring in support of 2006's Absolutely, Santa's Playlist finds the jangle-rockers taking plenty of liberties with traditional classics.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
12-07-2007 |
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Tags: Santa's Playlist, Sister Hazel
The Milwaukees Deliver Sounds of the Midwest, via Jerseynew
Oddly enough, the Milwaukees aren't from Milwaukee -- but it makes sense that this Jersey City quartet still chose our fine city as its namesake.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
10-05-2007 |
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