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Attempt at a Personal Touchnew
Chris Hrasky's drumming on "Catastrophe and the Cure" is dynamic yet unpredictable, creating a sound of adventure.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
03-08-2007 |
Reviews
To the Left, to the Left ...new
Despite irreplaceable lyricism, he's still overlooked.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
03-01-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ken Batie: From the Root to the Fruitnew
Godfather nurtured Atlanta's neo-soul seeds.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Carlton Hargro and Mosi Reeves |
03-01-2007 |
Music
Playin' It Safenew
Play with the Changes could use a sense of adventure.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: 4Hero, Play with the Changes
Beyond Beats and Rhymesnew
The choice between rapping and singing is the difference between writing structured lyrics and flying free.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Atlantis: Hymns for Disco, K-OS
The Drama Beyond the DJnew
Atlantans weigh in on the mixtape game's bad rap.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: DJ Drama
Equally Unexpectednew
Gone are the band's shifty, push-and-pull guitars, and in their stead are dense atmospherics and gaping ambient noise.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-15-2007 |
Reviews
A Valentine's Day Celebrationnew
Musician and producer Carlos Nino hails from Los Angeles' fertile alternative scene, which often treats hip-hop and soul as a new form of free jazz.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-08-2007 |
Reviews
Put a Spell On Younew
Witchdoctor brews indie-rap stew.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-08-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Witchdoctor
Instant Vintagenew
Midlake moves forward by taking a step back.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-01-2007 |
Reviews
Riding Dirtynew
Akon shifts from personal mayhem to profitable music.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-01-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Resolutely Bittersweet and Soulfulnew
Hit Parade, which charts Weller's four-decade development, encompasses the Jam's raging mod anthems.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
01-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Hit Parade, paul weller
Smart Popnew
Lily Allen is the British version of Gwen Stefani, all perky cuteness and sly fashion sense.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
01-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Lily Allen, Alright, Still
Sincerely Yoursnew
Don't take the Dears literally.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
01-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Gang of Losers, The Dears
Rock 'n' Roll Without an Edgenew
It's indie-rock glucose that, if not administered properly, can send you into insulin shock.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
01-18-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: The Shins, Wincing the Night Away
