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Celebration and Dragons of Zynth Are Under the Influencenew
TV on the Radio are one of the best bands in the world, but having them all over your record can be a mixed blessing, as these two bands prove.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
11-26-2007 |
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The Fountain of Sonic Youthnew
Buying the whole new Daydream Nation nostalgia package, and the late-80s/early-90s nostalgia fest in general, feels pathetic -- like sandbagging against encroaching obsolescence with our wallets.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
06-19-2007 |
Reviews
Not Too Old to Rock 'n' Roll, Not Too Young to Dienew
Nick Cave won't go gentle into that good night; Amy Winehouse won't go to rehab.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
04-30-2007 |
Reviews
The Artist's Waynew
Gwen Stefani and Ciara try to prove they're not just perfect pop stars.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
01-17-2007 |
Reviews
There is No Guyville in Swedennew
If Liz Phair had grown up where it was OK to like sex, she'd be Frida Hyvonen.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
11-22-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Frida Hyvonen, Until Death Comes
Gentle Into That Good Nightnew
Mac McCaughan embraces his adulthood.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
10-30-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Be Still Please, Portastatic