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Jarvis Cocker's 'Further Complications' Is Inherently Unimpressivenew
Jarvis Cocker's newest solo album is about as fresh and exciting as video footage of Courtney Love drunk in public.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
05-20-2009 |
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Chain and the Gang Is Ian Svenonius' Latest Celebration of the Absurdnew
Chain and the Gang's introductory manifesto may be rooted in Napoleonic-era Spanish politics, but Ian Svenonius' comedic timing is spot-on.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
05-14-2009 |
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The AARP Stage: Bob Dylan's 'Together Through Life'new
Dylan's third studio album of this decade continues his streak of top-quality records with new flourishes--in this case, the Tex-Mex accordion from Los Lobos' David Hidalgo.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
05-14-2009 |
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Peaches Makes Fun of Our Darkest Desires While Inviting Us to Shake Our Assesnew
Hard-core sexuality could easily become a gimmick, but Peaches' latest is evidence that she's not one to be outdone by her own shtick.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
05-14-2009 |
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Green Day Breaks Down 21st-Century Politicsnew
21st Century Breakdown proves that Green Day still has the power to rally the troops, even without a specific enemy to fight against. The band has been vaulted to mainstream punk's socially conscious mouthpiece, and the trio's Bay Area lefty ideals are as lofty as its songwriting gestures.
Former Grandaddy Frontman Jason Lytle's Solo Debut is Spare and Beautifulnew
Lytle has had a difficult time of things over the years, confronting financial troubles and substance abuse. But it's easy to identify with his pain since it's expressed so movingly here.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
05-13-2009 |
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Manchester Orchestra's Time on the Road Informs its Latest Releasenew
While still rife with melody and outsized ambition, the group no longer feels compelled to ascend to the footlights, proving content to slug it out with the rabble on the floor.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chris Parker |
05-13-2009 |
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The Wood Brothers Release a CD of Classic Cover Tunesnew
On Up Above My Head, the Woods give reverence to a wide range of genres as filtered through their gentle, slightly lazy, but clearly appreciative groove. From old folk songs like "Little Liza Jane" to a unique, old-timey take on the Beatles' "Fixin' a Hole," Oliver and Chris make each tune sound like one of their own.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-13-2009 |
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New Disc Captures the Contrasting Innocence and Perversion of The Vaselinesnew
The Vaselines were a couple of randy Scotts whose giddy affections for each other solidified in amateurish though remarkably catchy pop ditties about sex and religion. This deluxe revamp of The Way of the Vaselines encompasses their short 1986-1990 lifespan.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
05-13-2009 |
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'Tinted Windows' Is Harder Than It Looksnew
The veteran lineup of Tinted Windows isn't a guarantee of power-pop success, which requires genuine emotional depth.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
05-11-2009 |
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Tags: Tinted Windows, rock music
Carrie Rodriguez Balances Melody and Dissonancenew
Live in Louisville is marked by Carrie Rodriguez' impassioned delivery and the explosive performance of her band.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
05-07-2009 |
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Dance to the Decades with 1990snew
This homage to the 1980s is uneven, but worth spinning before hitting the clubs.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
05-07-2009 |
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'That's So Gay' Is Gimmicky Goodnessnew
Yeah, the joke behind Pansy Division is obvious, but it doesn't ever get old, because the music is actually fun as hell.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
05-07-2009 |
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Super Chron Flight Brothers' 'Indonesia'new
Indonesia is dense and apocalyptic-feeling, with bits of electronica, dub and samples from the Smiths thrown in.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
05-06-2009 |
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Club Awesome's Debut Full-Length Is Exaggeratednew
When stripped of the accessories, catchy rhythms and chemistry abound on Dynamos despite a feeling of overcompensation.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
05-06-2009 |
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