AltWeeklies Wire
On Wolf Paradenew
Literate, visceral and exceptionally productive, this pack upsets conventions.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
07-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wolf Parade, At Mount Zoomer
Weezer's Red Album: Vacuously Tolerablenew
The group's latest CD may be OK when played on a crappy boombox at a pool party; otherwise, it makes a great coaster.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
06-26-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Weezer, Weezer (The Red Album)
Prepared to Take on All Comersnew
On their second album, the formerly jittery, casual rockers have abandoned some of their tossed-off charm and replaced it with a dire, roaring sound that suits them.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-01-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Tapes 'n Tapes, Walk It Off
Improvement Notednew
The second album from Jack White's other band hints that the third album will finally be the one we've been waiting for.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
04-24-2008 |
Reviews
Focus Gone Wrongnew
Architecture in Helsinki's latest has fun moments, but the bulk of the record's 31 minutes fail to impress.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
11-07-2007 |
Reviews
Being Devendranew
Tickle fights, Neil Young and pubic hair -- it's just another year for music's court jester.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
10-04-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Melodic Gemsnew
On their latest CD, Okkervil River embrace their moment in the spotlight with all pomp, bravado and professionalism.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
09-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Okkervil River, The Stage Names
Sounds Familiarnew
John Vanderslice continues in relative obscurity with another fine album.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
09-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Emerald City, John Vanderslice
Needlessly Flawednew
Interpol's major-label debut seems like a paltry knockoff of the real thing.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
07-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Interpol, Our Love To Admire
Band of Paradoxesnew
Spoon keeps up its streak of winning albums with Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
07-12-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Spoon, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga
Jack White Lets Loosenew
Despite some wandering moments, The White Stripes' latest release proves they're rock's top duo.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
07-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Icky Thump, White Stripes
Nice Guys Finish Firstnew
The polite gents of Menomena make good on their debut's promise.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
06-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Friend and Foe, Menomena
Small but Bignew
Fans of Wolf Parade can't help but be excited for the future after hearing this fun CD from Dan Boeckner and his fiancee.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-24-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Handsome Furs, Plague Park
Garage Ways and Stadium Aspirationsnew
The Kings of Leon's latest may intrigue even the group's biggest detractors.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-17-2007 |
Reviews
Meandering Musicnew
Although he's willing to tackle big issues, Conor Oberst remains in tired self-absorption.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-10-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bright Eyes, Cassadaga
