AltWeeklies Wire
Fountains of Wayne's 'Traffic and Weather'new
The latest record increases the quartet’s streak of near-perfect LPs to four.
Shepherd Express |
Jon Gilbertson |
05-11-2007 |
Reviews
Meandering Musicnew
Although he's willing to tackle big issues, Conor Oberst remains in tired self-absorption.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-10-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bright Eyes, Cassadaga
From the Heartnew
After backing numerous headliners, pedal-steel master Jon Rauhouse gets his day in the spotlight.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
05-10-2007 |
Reviews
A Compelling Introductionnew
On this great CD partnership with Jeff Lang, the late Chris Whitley lives on.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
05-10-2007 |
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Evolution Rocknew
Jeff Tweedy takes Wilco to the next level.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
05-10-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Wilco, Sky Blue Sky
More Classic than Datednew
On Over Time, Hieroglyphics open their vaults for some rare B-sides, remixes, and obscure album cuts, giving the average consumer a chance to peep what their cultlike following has long been gurping over.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
05-09-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Hieroglyphics, Over Time
A Return to BRMC's Signature Soundnew
Baby 81 is satisfying, albeit in an extremely familiar way -- if these guys don't start mixing things up, no new members will want to visit their Club.
Giving Doom Metal a Pop Sensibilitynew
Surfing the retro-rock revival wave isn't a bad thing if you've got balance, and Brooklyn-based Panthers have it.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
05-07-2007 |
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Not Groundbreaking, but a Reminder of Her Potencynew
Smith the fan and Smith the artist aren't always reconciled, but even when they are, Twelve starts arguments.
Shepherd Express |
Jon Gilbertson |
05-04-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Patti Smith, Twelve
Former Phisherman Goes Solonew
Eschewing the musical masturbation favored by many would-be heirs to the jam throne, McConnell has crafted an album that wouldn't seem out of place next to Ben Folds or early Elton John on your CD shelf.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
05-04-2007 |
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What Happened to the Tunes?new
It's like Bjork is still playing with the conventions of harmony, melody and rhythm but hasn't yet decided exactly what to do, so in the meantime she's issued an unconnected collection of new experiments as a progress report.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Perlich |
05-04-2007 |
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She is Mother, Hear Her Roarnew
More memorable than 2005's The Beekeeper, American Doll Posse sees Amos taking on a variety of characters over 23 tracks.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
05-04-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Tori Amos, American Doll Posse
This 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' is Packin'new
Miranda Lambert brings a little noir to country's new mainstream.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Chris Morris |
05-04-2007 |
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Weird Sistersnew
CocoRosie runs the gamut from awful to awesome.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
05-04-2007 |
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Mick Kinney: A Self-assured Feelnew
The delightfully retro-minded artist is focused on the documentation of original piano rags.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
05-03-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Mick Kinney, Rag Nouveau
