AltWeeklies Wire
SYNTHAR's 'Evenings and Weekends'new
Because of its synthesizer and drum machine instrumentation, Evenings and Weekends presents a musical framework often reminiscent of the new wave music of the late '70s and early '80s. The album contains solid, melodic vocals that add a unique alt-country quality to the work.
Jackson Free Press |
Patrick McKinnis |
02-22-2008 |
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Tags: Evenings and Weekends, SYNTHAR
Bringing it All Backnew
While including nature footage in a music documentary is a little unusual, the clips show how influential Sigur Ros' homeland is to their music. The group writes beautiful, sprawling pieces as majestic and awe-inspiring as the snow-capped glaciers and jagged mountains of Iceland.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
02-22-2008 |
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This Wheel's Still on Firenew
While nothing on Dirt Farmer is tantamount in quality to The Band's best-known songs, it demonstrates the passion Helm brought to the tunes that helped to elevate The Band to "immortal" status.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
11-20-2007 |
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Tags: Dirt Farmer, Levon Helm
Punk Purity and Political Protestnew
The Stiff Little Fingers earned the unfortunate billing "The Irish Clash" after Inflammable
Material, but in the two minutes and 45 seconds of "Alternative Ulster," they made The Clash sound like the English version of them.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
10-25-2007 |
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A Rainbow of Inspirationnew
In Rainbows is an immensely beautiful offering, full of passion and feeling that is not to be missed.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
10-25-2007 |
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Tags: In Rainbows, Radiohead
You Must Not Know 'Bout Menew
I like women-empowerment music because I'm a big fan of underdog art in general (one of the main reasons I like punk so much), and because I like music that encourages you to put your arms around your comrades and sing out with reckless abandon. Also, chicks dig it.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
10-12-2007 |
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The Flower-Punk Childrennew
The Black Lips act as rowdy curators of ’60s psychedelic rock, preserving a stripped-down sound and garage quality while resisting the smooth, crisp digital style of 21st century recording.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
09-27-2007 |
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Tags: The Black Lips, Good Bad Not Evil
Au Naturalenew
The mellow yet faintly haunting warmth of Gonzalez' voice caught my ear when he performed with Zero 7, and it has mesmerized me ever since.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
09-27-2007 |
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Tags: In Our Nature, Jose Gonzalez
Prince's Guitar-Shaped Shadownew
Prince's third album in a string of "Neo-Prince" releases proves that he has lost his unforgettable edge, reducing him to just a shadow of what he once was.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
08-06-2007 |
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Tags: Prince, Planet Earth
A Beastie 'Mix-Up'new
On The Mix-Up, the Beastie Boys' new instrumental album, the band focuses on their strength -- creating tight grooves that are perfect for a hot summer's afternoon.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
07-25-2007 |
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Tags: Beastie Boys, The Mix-Up
Best Music of 2004new
With gift certificates and returns in tow, you may may be wondering what good music from 2004 you may have missed out on. After many hours of music listening we give you our picks for the best music of 2004........
Jackson Free Press |
Herman Snell and Alex Slawson |
12-30-2004 |
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