AltWeeklies Wire
Vee-Jay's Treasure Trovenew
Music fans who know of the legendary Vee-Jay Records only as the first American label of the Beatles really need to check out this great new four-disc compilation.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
08-23-2007 |
Reviews
Nick Lowe: Man Out of Timenew
At My Age is a mesmerizing collection of songs for adults.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
08-22-2007 |
Reviews
Kyle Anderson's Cultural Malaisenew
Grunge music gets a good, well-deserved kick on Accidental Revolution.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
08-09-2007 |
Reviews
DIYnew
Scrapbook of the Boston-based Charms.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
08-09-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Easy Trouble DVD, The Charms
A Fine Frenzy: Alison's Wonderlandnew
The fairy tale of a modern-day heroine.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
08-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: A Fine Frenzy, One Cell in the Sea
Unguarded Greatnessnew
Abra Moore is back with a relaxed new collection
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
08-02-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Abra Moore, On the Way
The B-52's: Welcome to Cindy Wilson's Love Shacknew

The Athens queen bee(hive) returns to keep the party going.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
07-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The B-52's
State of the Artnew
Inside punk rock's morph from close-knit community to corporate-funded commodity.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
07-19-2007 |
Nonfiction
Ronnda Cadle: Stick a Fork In Itnew
Atlanta folk guitarist quits her day job to pursue dream.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
07-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: After, Ronnda Cadle
Apocalypticnew
The latest release from the Dallas-based choral-pop outfit called the Polyphonic Spree is like a lullaby before the storm.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
06-21-2007 |
Reviews
Stax Records: Original Snap Makes Comebacknew
Legendary label looks back to the future.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
06-21-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Various Artists, Stax Records
Audio Snapshotnew
This compilation includes the most satisfying selection of genres yet.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
06-14-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Various Artists, AthFest 2007
Elevado: Shape Shifternew
Melded melodies, harmonious noise, volatile vocals, inventive beats, and crafty hooks float.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
06-14-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Elevado, This World Is on Fire
AthFest: Patterson's 'Hoodnew
Patterson Hood's Drive-By guide to Athens.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
06-14-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: concerts
Andy Summers: Policemanianew
Police guitarist releases two arresting books.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
06-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Andy Summers