AltWeeklies Wire
Best of the Yearnew
Our music critics opine on their favorites from 2006.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub, Michael Petitti, Linda Ray and Gene Armstrong |
12-27-2006 |
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They Know What They're Doingnew
For DJs who blend MP3s and CDs, a growing number of mixes are available to add to the playlist -- almost like vinyl in a collection.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
T. LaGon |
12-21-2006 |
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Failed Legacynew
The Harry Smith Project Live concerts may have been conceptualized as incredible events in music history, but the legacy presented on this DVD fails on most levels.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
12-21-2006 |
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Mellow Edgenew
U.K. DJs Rob Da Bank and Chris Coco were raised on the genre-shattering aesthetic of the late BBC Radio 1 presenter John Peel, and have helped to preserve his spirit on the airwaves.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Tamara Palmer |
12-21-2006 |
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Jangle Bellsnew
Love Tractor offers a stocking filled with silly surprises.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
12-21-2006 |
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Resurrection & Deathnew
Nas' problems remain artistic, not commercial, and can't be solved by sheer star power. Until that misconception is resolved, the occasionally brilliant eulogy is the best we can expect from the guy.
Cleveland Scene |
Dan LeRoy |
12-21-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Nas, Hip Hop Is Dead
Funny Power-Popnew
This collection of hard-to-find work will renew faith in Folds' creativity, but it will ultimately generate a longing for the piano man's next concerted studio effort.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Zack Shlachter |
12-21-2006 |
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Get Back!new
The fifth Beatle does these classic tunes justice by forcing the listener to hear them in new ways.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-20-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: The Beatles, love
Dreamlike and Nightmarishnew
This Swedish singer/pianist can make the familiar seem strange.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
12-20-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Frida Hyvonen, Until Death Comes
Quiet Forcenew
Piers Faccini uses instruments from around the world to make beautiful music.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
12-20-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Piers Faccini, Tearing Sky
Tunes for the Holidaysnew
Our Christmas-music-lovin' Jewish music critic yet again reviews his mail.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
12-20-2006 |
Reviews
Diabolical and Danceablenew
The songs on Body Beat contain the sense of dangerous sexual abandon for which Combichrist's music is known and loved.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
12-19-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Combichrist, Get Your Body Beat
Smooth, but Far from Dullnew
This disc flows like spiked eggnog.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
12-18-2006 |
Reviews
The Cycle of 'Changes'new
This new Fahey set captures the guitarist revisiting his roots near the end of his life.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Chris Morris |
12-15-2006 |
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Nible Genre-Skippingnew
Stefani finally sounds comfortable enough in her pop-chameleon skin to rely on songcraft over shtick.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
12-15-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Gwen Stefani, The Sweet Escape
