Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong

Crash and Bangnew

No Age likes to avoid the straightforward -- and make sure you don't call the music lo-fi.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 01-06-2011 | Profiles & Interviews

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Freebass: It's a Beautiful Lifenew

Even before the release of this album, the high-concept supergroup behind it had already disbanded.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 12-30-2010 | Reviews

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Bryan Ferry: Olympianew

From its first track, it's clear that with his latest disc, Bryan Ferry is intent on re-creating the intoxicating sound and love-hangover mood of his last studio album.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 12-20-2010 | Reviews

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Robert Wyatt/Gilad Atzmon/Ros Stephen: For the Ghosts Withinnew

Initial descriptions of For the Ghosts Within focused on the fact that revered British art-rock musician, singer and composer Robert Wyatt was taking on jazz standards, a move that sounded intriguing enough.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 12-09-2010 | Reviews

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Winelord: Winelord IIInew

My latest musical crush is on the all-female punk trio Winelord, although I've yet to even lay eyes upon them.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 12-09-2010 | Reviews

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Van Gogh Rescue: From the Top of Your Lungsnew

The foursome Van Gogh Rescue has been playing out for a little more than a year and now unleashes its debut album, which contains catchy songs, some quality hooks, an impassioned attack and zooming, complex arrangements. You just have to give it a couple of extra spins.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 12-02-2010 | Reviews

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Mini Mansionsnew

The psychedelic power pop of Mini Mansions can be likened to homemade bread..

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 11-29-2010 | Reviews

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Swans: My Father Will Guide Me up a Rope to the Skynew

Swans' trademark low-end noise can be so literally visceral that it can shake a person's innards and cause cascading emotional reactions in the bodies of the listeners.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 11-19-2010 | Reviews

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Joy on CD and Vinylnew

Despite an apparent decrease in box-set releases, there are still plenty of amazing gift-giving options

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 11-18-2010 | Shopping

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People From the Sun: Revolution Musicnew

This unlikely combination of hard-core rap and positive vibes is surprisingly magnetic.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 11-12-2010 | Reviews

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The Human Experiencenew

Faun Fables takes the family on the road.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 11-10-2010 | Profiles & Interviews

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Testing Her Limitsnew

Harpist/vocalist/pianist Joanna Newsom likes to challenge herself.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 11-04-2010 | Profiles & Interviews

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BK Special: Hope Springsnew

Nostalgia generally refers to a yearning for past circumstances and a longing for home. Such emotions are at the center of the second CD by this Tucson acoustic-music trio.

Tucson Weekly | Gene Armstrong | 10-27-2010 | Reviews

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