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Chain and the Gang Is Ian Svenonius' Latest Celebration of the Absurdnew
Chain and the Gang's introductory manifesto may be rooted in Napoleonic-era Spanish politics, but Ian Svenonius' comedic timing is spot-on.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
05-14-2009 |
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Depeche Mode Is Still Chainednew
Depeche Mode has made their most sonically inspired and creative effort since 1986's Black Celebration.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
04-23-2009 |
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The Perennial Outsider: 'Years of Refusal'new
Morrissey is back to form with this, by far his best album since 1994's Vauxhall and I.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
02-20-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Crooked Fingers' 'Forfeit/Fortune'new
Forfeit/Fortune is a musical scrapbook album of sorts, documenting Eric Bachmann's recent travels and new friends he's made over recent tours.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
02-05-2009 |
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The Killers Show a Lighter Side on 'Day & Age'new
Brandon Flowers' charm and talent carries The Killers' latest release to success.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
01-15-2009 |
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Tags: The Killers, Day & Age
Scott Weiland's Latest Album is Only OKnew
As of this writing, Scott Weiland seems to be doing OK. Unfortunately, the same can sort of be said for his new album: It's only OK.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
01-15-2009 |
Reviews
Danger: 'f, monday' May Result in Cubicle Moshingnew
If Colourmusic's new album were a movie, it'd be a subversive Stanley Kubrick remake of the hippie musical Hair, staring Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
12-04-2008 |
Reviews
My Brightest Diamond Lives On the Musical Fringenew
Shara Worden's sophomore album is more reserved than her debut, but just as captivating, as Worden's otherworldly vocals can trigger emotions on par with the likes of Roy Orbison.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
11-28-2008 |
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The Cure's Latest Has its Ups ... and its Downsnew
With The Cure's 13th studio album in 30 years, Robert Smith and co. are back to form -- but unfortunately, Smith runs out of ideas halfway through filling out that form.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
11-14-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Cure, 4:13 Dream
Plastilina Mosh Brings More Genre-Mashing From Mexiconew
Plastilina return to form with their latest release, earning the duo a spot alongside Latin contemporaries The Pinker Tones and Mexican Institute of Sound.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
10-09-2008 |
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Coldplay: Wall Street's Favorite Bandnew
After three years between releases, Coldplay have returned with Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, in turn boosting EMI/Capitol Records' shares while reigniting debates worldwide over fruit-related baby names.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
07-10-2008 |
Reviews
Comeback Againnew
Almost two decades after their "comeback" with Cosmic Thing, The B-52s return with a worthy competitor.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
04-10-2008 |
Reviews
After the Hypenew
Now that its internet-release hype has subsided, we can finally take an honest look at Radiohead's newest album.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
01-23-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: In Rainbows, Radiohead
Doing Dylannew
As you may expect, this album of Dylan music as performed by other artists is a decidedly mixed bag.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
01-10-2008 |
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