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Calexico Takes Its Music South of the States and Across the Pondnew
While the Bush administration spent most of the last decade tarnishing America's reputation on the global stage and building fences along our border with Mexico, Tucson's Calexico did the opposite.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
11-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Calexico, Carried to Dust
ASCAP Can Cripple Small Venuesnew
Denton's Rubber Gloves was told to pay up more than $8,000 to the industry giant.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
01-14-2008 |
Music
Get Mellow with Gustafer Yellowgoldnew
Can't take one more damn Wiggles tune? Then bring the kids -- and yourself -- to see Gustafer Yellowgold, the creation of songwriter/illustrator/rock vet Morgan Taylor.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
An Uncharacteristically Lively Albumnew
It seems dating fellow Drag City artist Joanna Newsom has worked out exceedingly well for the enigmatic singer-songwriter formerly known as Smog.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
04-24-2007 |
Reviews
Texas Bardnew
Guy Clark remains an understated statesman of true country.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
12-13-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Guy Clark
Jesus Freaknew
Scott Stapp might think it's good to be the king -- until God comes calling.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
03-14-2006 |
Music
Semisonic Meets 'Rent'new
While Miller's lyrics have often walked a fine line between clever and cringe-worthy, The Believer contains some of his worst.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
03-06-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Rhett Miller, The Believer
Blast of Fresh Airnew
Future Women harks back to a time when rock bands could make you move your ass without feeling guilty about it.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
02-27-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: The M's, Future Women
Two of a Kindnew
This covers collaboration largely succeeds because both artists do what they're expected to do on any given record -- confuse the shit out of everyone.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
01-31-2006 |
Reviews
No Surrendernew
Marah is back in fighting form on If You Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
01-23-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews