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Interpol Aims for the Top of the Popsnew
Interpol's second LP, Antics, is a band-on-the-bus record. The tension of Bright Lights is largely replaced by a more confident sound. The album's effect is more immediate, and the band is tighter.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Nikhil Swaminathan |
10-28-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Siblings Overcome Rivalriesnew
For the past few years, Eleanor Friedberger and her brother Matt have recorded together as the Fiery Furnaces, making whimsical, shape-shifting music that has won many critical raves. But recently when Spin released its annual "Cool List," Eleanor ranked No. 39, all by her lonesome. Matt was nowhere to be found.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Nikhil Swaminathan |
10-21-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Fiery Furnaces, Blueberry Boat
New CD Has All Ingredients to Make it Album of Yearnew
With the release of the recent full-length album, the Good Life is a showcase of different moods, from near-waltzes to theatrically flavored dramatic fare to all-out white-knuckled, emotional proclamation
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Nikhil Swaminathan |
10-07-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: The Good Life, Album of the Year
A Look at the Funny, Crazy, Scary Lyrics of the Pixiesnew
To sing-along to a Pixies song is to put aside a want for poignant prose. In a lot of cases, the words are chosen just to keep up with the dive-bombing rhythms. It makes for some childish, nasty, and even ridiculous word combos.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Nikhil Swaminathan |
10-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Pixies
Ambitious Singer/Songwriter Is a Critic's Dreamnew
Michigan-bred Sufjan Stevens is about as likely to appear on the side of populism as Britney Spears or Linkin Park are to land on a year-end list. But the hushed-voiced creator of folk-based arrangements is optimistic that a change may be coming.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Nikhil Swaminathan |
07-08-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sufjan Stevens
Athens, Ga., Electro-Pop Duo Offer Another Album amid Dramanew
Having shortened to "I Am the World" briefly while on tour in late 2001-early 2002, I Am The World Trade Center returned to its original moniker by the time Tight Connection hit stores in July 2002. Two years later, Geller and Dykes have a new album ready for the masses, but once again, circumstance has dealt them a difficult blow.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Nikhil Swaminathan |
07-01-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
San Francisco Quintet Has Grown Thick As Thievesnew
Formed seven years ago and taking immense time to record its first self-financed album, Evening makes Other Victorians a testament to time well spent.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Nikhil Swaminathan |
06-24-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Evening, Other Victorians CD
