AltWeeklies Wire
Justice for All (except Kanye)new
It wasn't Kanye West's most (in)famous bit of public speaking. But when West interrupted last November's MTV Europe Music Awards to un-ironically proclaim that his clip for "Touch the Sky" should've won the fête's Best Video Prize, plenty within the pop community took note.
The Portland Mercury |
Tristan Staddon |
10-11-2007 |
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Three of a Kindnew
Deborah Harry, Annie Lennox, and Siouxie Sioux all released strong solo albums this month, which succeed on various degrees of clout and cunning.
Boston Phoenix |
Mikael Wood |
10-11-2007 |
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Band of Horses Cements its Stature as Noteworthy New Groupnew
Thanks to Bridwell's distinctive voice and Phil Ek's outstanding production work, the album demonstrates a combination of artistic growth and sonic integrity.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
10-11-2007 |
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Tags: Band of Horses, Cease to Begin
DJ's Disc Lacks the Vibe of the Clubnew
Considering how groundbreaking Rekha's been, it's also puzzling how few surprises she dishes up on the disc.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
10-11-2007 |
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Tags: Basement Bhangra, DJ Rekha
Robert Wyatt's Voice Remains at the Forenew
That warm, wobbly warble masks an astonishing range, and Wyatt's fluid facility is as engaging as it has ever been.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
10-11-2007 |
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Tags: Comicopera, Robert Wyatt
Cinematic Touchnew
Unforgettable wordplay, worthy of some lost Tennessee Williams novella, is Chesnutt's strength, and he continues his extraordinary winning streak on Deserter.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
10-11-2007 |
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Tags: North Star Deserter, Vic Chesnutt
International Spannew
Aside from highlighting the large body of work by Japan's DJ Krush, this three-DVD box set highlights his motivation, influences and his thoughts on the future.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chante LaGon |
10-11-2007 |
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Party Balloonnew
Three-CD package celebrates music and comedy with a still-palpable sense of newfound freedom.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
10-11-2007 |
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Tags: Various Artists, Wattstax
Bury the Hatchetnew
VHS or Beta splits the difference between Parisian house and U.K.-based new wave.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Jonathan Garrett |
10-11-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bring on the Comets, VHS or Beta
Confident Centernew
Ian Moore just keeps getting better.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
10-10-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Ian Moore, To Be Loved
Rewarding Challengenew
Want identifiable instrumental melodies? Then avoid Meshell Ndegeocello's lstest.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-10-2007 |
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The Revisions' Debut Sounds Familiarnew
Debut acoustic album from former punk rockers needs, well, revising.
Willamette Week |
Paige Richmond |
10-10-2007 |
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PJ Harvey Bewitches with 'White Chalk'new
Harvey's new studio album often feels like a sequel to Björk's Vespertine.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
10-10-2007 |
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Tags: PJ Harvey, White Chalk
Lyle Lovett Works Hard to Pleasenew
It's hard not to expect a lot of Lovett's new work -- he hasn't released one since 2003.
San Antonio Current |
John DeFore |
10-10-2007 |
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PJ Harvey Swaps Bluesy Guitar for a Tack Pianonew
White Chalk will be a disappointment to many Harvey fans, because it dispenses with electric guitar, bluesy aggression, and the kind of sexually assertive body music that marked career highlights such as Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea and Rid of Me.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
10-10-2007 |
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Tags: PJ Harvey, White Chalk
