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Plagued by Excessive Diversitynew
This disc is split between charming numbers and dreamily droll ballads.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
07-06-2006 |
Reviews
Mired in Mediocritynew
Some albums, such as this one, linger frustratingly somewhere between greatness and mediocrity.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
07-06-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: DJ Spinna, Intergalactic Soul
Sidestepping Sophomore Slump?new
Sometimes needlessly complicated, other times ingeniously quirky, News and Tributes requires repeated listening.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-22-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: News and Tributes, The Futureheads
Spanning Musical Genresnew
The Codetalkers may enjoy a sterling live reputation, but Rodgers promises that they'll soon be known for making great records, too, starting with Now.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-22-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Now, The Codetalkers
Funk and Politicsnew
Oakland rapper/activist Raymond "Boots" Riley, updates the phenom of funk music as social satire.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Pick a Bigger Weapon, The Coup
The Athenian Dreamnew
Dubconscious has established a dependable circuit of clubs in which to play that extends up the Eastern seaboard.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dubsconscious, Realization
Back to Businessnew
After a year of turmoil, Black Market Enterprises and Lil Jon return to prove crunk ain't dead.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Black Market Enterprises
On His Way Upnew
On first impression, New Joc City may seem like nothing more than another street-themed rap bonanza -- but high-quality songs and Yung Joc's smooth, effortless flow keeps it from being another run-of-the-mill album.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-01-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: New Joc City, Yung Joc
Getting Minimalnew
Lazarus' mixes prove that he's better at minimalism than most.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-01-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Damian Lazarus, Get Lost
Keeping Spirits Upnew
Snow Patrol makes music meant to raise hearts and spirits, not save the world.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
05-25-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Eyes Open, Snow Patrol
Swim Teamnew
If the band name Hot Young Priest is a metaphor for anything, it is Byrne's keen sense of wordplay, which is borne out in her elaborate, imagistic lyrics.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
05-25-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
This Cat Has Clawsnew
Big Cat Records is more than just Gucci Mane.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
05-25-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Big Cat Records
Provocative and Politicalnew
Living with War channels the war-weary mentality.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
05-11-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Neil Young, Living With War
Drive Me 'Crazy'new
Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse have grand pop ambitions.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
05-11-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Gnarls Barkley, St. Elsewhere
Pop Rests on Techno Backdropnew
This is a potent dance recording, so Allien's supple bass is most prominent, with Apparat's loopy and loping samples wafting over it.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
05-04-2006 |
Reviews
