AltWeeklies Wire
Even Something for the Jews!new
Our Christmas-loving Jewish critic takes his yearly look at holiday albums the labels sent his way.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
12-15-2005 |
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Strange Bedfellowsnew
Ever since Little Richard sang "awop-bop-a-loo-mop alop bam boom," the greatest rock-and-roll artists have spoken their own language. Add System of a Down to that honor roll.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
12-12-2005 |
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Tags: Hypnotize, System of a Down
Serenity Then -- And Againnew
Whether she’s singing about the uncanny wisdom of a child or the road not taken, Vashti Bunyan makes the everyday seem sublime.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
12-12-2005 |
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Tough All Over
Gary Allan shows that he's at his best at when dealing with the hard stuff.
Washington City Paper |
Rachel Beckman |
12-09-2005 |
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St. Marxmen
This album could be your last chance to catch Danze and Fame before a stuttering cry of "G-g-g-g" replaces their trademark "Salute!"
Washington City Paper |
Sarah Godfrey |
12-09-2005 |
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Ex Nihilo Vibes
It's more accessible than previous NNCK albums, but Qvaris still contains plenty that would unsettle most latte sippers.
Washington City Paper |
Brent Burton |
12-09-2005 |
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The Heart of the Clatter
Hole is listenable enough. It's even easy on the ears, as it were--which may or may not be the sole innovation that this latest generation of noisemakers has to offer. Of course, if that's the case, then what in the name of Merzbow is the point?
Washington City Paper |
Brent Burton |
12-09-2005 |
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Boxing Decadesnew
The box is the big kahuna of the nostalgia factory — the rare opportunity for the A&R folks to make a statement about an artist, a style of music, or, best of all, an entire era.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
12-09-2005 |
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Producer Still Has Longevitynew
This collection of unreleased songs and rare jams from producer Prince Paul has the feel of sifting through the basement tapes of an overachiever.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tamara Palmer |
12-08-2005 |
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Tags: Hip Hop Gold Dust, Prince Paul
Southern Rootsnew
Far from an anomaly, the level of artistry that Anthony Hamilton exhibits on this album is what all R&B musicians should aspire to.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
12-08-2005 |
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Balancing on a Tightropenew
Bonnie Raitt's 18th release applies superfluous sonic makeup that often covers her raw journeyman complexion.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hal Horowitz |
12-08-2005 |
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Tags: Bonnie Raitt, Souls Alike
Rock 'n' Roll Lifestylenew
Marianne Faithfull spits out her guts and dares you to call them beautiful.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Al Kaufman |
12-08-2005 |
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Unfiltered Footagenew
For all the Dolls' rawness, these unscripted snapshots fail to coalesce into a story or something more meaningful because of the lack of narration.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chris Parker |
12-08-2005 |
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Tags: New York Dolls, All Dolled Up
When the Boss Became 'The Boss'new
Born To Run is the frozen moment in time for many Bruce Springsteen fans. In Wings for Wheels, a documentary included with Columbia's reissue of BTR, Springsteen describes the album as the sound of "one endless summer night."
Boston Phoenix |
Joyce Millman |
12-08-2005 |
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Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run
Heartland Homegirlnew
Brandi Carlile's debut CD offers countrified comforts peppered with a few surprises: warm, sturdy, languorous folk-pop guided by strummed acoustic guitars and a gentle rhythm section with an alt-country lilt.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Alan Goldberg |
12-05-2005 |
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Tags: Brandi Carlile
