AltWeeklies Wire
Jenny and Johnny: I'm Having Fun Nownew
If indie-music tastemakers make you queasy, you won't have the stomach for Jenny and Johnny.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
09-29-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Jenny and Johnny
The Raveonettes' 'In and Out of Control' is Unevennew
The Raveonettes' terrific last record focused on hedonism, consequences be damned. Now, they're talking about the fallout of indulging in bad things, and that's just not as fun.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
10-07-2009 |
Reviews
'Just Like Heaven': Pleasant Enoughnew
This compilation is fun, if a little lightweight, and serves as a reminder of the power of the pop song, Cure-style.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
03-26-2009 |
Reviews
Simpleminded Musings: Ben Lee's 'The Rebirth of Venus'new
Aussie Ben Lee has abandoned his trademark catchy guitar-pop songs to make an odd, quasi-concept album that irks more than it inspires.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
02-12-2009 |
Reviews
Breaking Down ...new
Partie Traumatic was recorded in a mere 17 days. It shows.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
08-07-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Black Kids, Partie Traumatic
Seamless Collaborationsnew
The vibe of this first full-length album from The Watson is wholly American--and that encompasses a whole lotta elements.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
07-18-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Watson Twins, Fire Songs
N.E.R.D. Has Charisma in Spadesnew
N.E.R.D. again delivers amazing beats and shows great instincts for how to get the club hopping.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
06-19-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: N.E.R.D., Seeing Sounds
The World Needs Billy Braggnew
Bragg's first new record in six years breaks no new ground, but it shows that Bragg has lost neither his commitment to his ideals nor his knack for writing fantastic songs.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
05-22-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Billy Bragg, Mr. Love and Justice
Love Is Still Hellnew
On their new album, the dark Danish duo move past their borderline gimmicky self-imposed limitations.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
03-13-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Lust Lust Lust, The Raveonettes
Hype Happinessnew
Vampire Weekend's phenomenal rise now makes perfect sense: This album is a wonder.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
02-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
Blake's Blundernew
Blake Lewis is a talented beatboxer with a thin voice. So, why is he being presented as a musical jack of all trades on his debut album?
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
12-13-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Audio Day Dream, Blake Lewis
Less Britney, Better Musicnew
An all-star group of producers makes this Britney Spears album her best so far.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
11-15-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Blackout, Britney Spears
