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A Cleveland Electrician Picks His Favorite Music of 2007new
Artie the Electrician (Local Union 38) is a bandanna-sporting 43-year-old father of four who's played in a bunch of bands over the years, including the Cheese Farmers, Ass Crack Holiday, and Buddy Holly's Nipple. Here are his picks.
Cleveland Scene |
Michael Gallucci |
12-28-2007 |
Music
The Spirit of St. Louisnew
Two of the Lou's famous rockers fill us in on their favorites of 2007 -- and what the next year holds.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
12-28-2007 |
Music
The 2007 Mixtapenew
The Triangle's best 35 songs of 2007, including Alina Simone, Birds of Avalon, Bowerbirds and more.
Pretend We're Dead 2007new
Another year of overrated acts.
New York Press |
J.R. Taylor |
12-27-2007 |
Music
The Year Without Jamesnew
One year after the death of James Brown, we take a look at the battle over his estate, his family tree and the trinkets that could fetch up to $20 million at auction.
Metro Spirit |
Erica Bolin and Angel Cleary |
12-27-2007 |
Music
Tags: James Brown
For the Recordnew
This is my extremely subjective tops of the pops (in no particular order) from Louisiana artists from 2007.
San Diego's Class of 2007new
These musicians had the Best. Year. Ever. Includes As I Lay Dying, Grand Ole Party, The Muslims, and more.
San Diego CityBeat |
Dryw Keltz |
12-26-2007 |
Music
Top Albums of 2007new
Includes Galactic, Shannon Whitworth, Lindsay Holler & The Dirty Kids, and more.
Charleston City Paper |
Staff |
12-26-2007 |
Music
2007's Top 10 Roots Albumsnew
From Bullet Records Rhythm & Blues to Lightweights & Gentlemen, we run down the best of the year.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Mary Armstrong |
12-26-2007 |
Music
2007's Top 10 Jazz Albumsnew
From the Maria Schneider Orchestra to the David Murray Black Saint Quartet, we run down the best of the year.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
12-26-2007 |
Music
The Ghost of Lester Russawnew
A pioneer of Cleveland soul turns to a late career in bank-robbing.
Cleveland Scene |
Jared Klaus |
12-21-2007 |
Music
Is Robert Pollard Sowing Ecological Catastrophe?new
Recently rock musicians have become more conscious of their carbon emissions than their hotel-room-smashing, Maserati-driving forebears, but Pollard is apparently not among the enlightened. He continues to emit at least three records every single year, regardless of the environmental implications.
Washington City Paper |
Aaron Leitko |
12-20-2007 |
Music
Old Roots, New Branchesnew
Roots music, most notably the old-time and bluegrass strains, has a timeless quality, an enduring appeal and continues to thrive in North Carolina.
2007, Five Records at a Timenew
We've asked some of the most valuable folks within Portland's music scene (from performers, to booking agents, to record store owners) to chime in with their picks.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
12-20-2007 |
Music
Old Music, New Technologynew
When it comes to archival music, being a Luddite means embracing new technology.
Washington City Paper |
David Dunlap Jr. |
12-20-2007 |
Music
