AltWeeklies Wire
How Sweet the Soundnew
Mississippi boy Elvis Presley’s “Ultimate Gospel” album is a favorite in the gospel genre.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie Long |
01-17-2013 |
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Passion Pit's New Approachnew
Electro-pop group Passion Pit’s newest album addresses some heavy themes: “It’s more in-depth, and there’s a lot going on.”
Jackson Free Press |
Briana Robinson |
11-09-2012 |
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The Redneck Jazz of Jimmy Herringnew
"Subject to Change Without Notice," the latest solo venture from Widespread Panic's lead guitarist, delivers a smattering of genres.
Jackson Free Press |
Tom Speed |
09-21-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Jimmy Herring
'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 |
Reviews
Tags: Tinted Windows, rock music
Six Hours of St. Patrick's Day Musicnew
This Pogues box set will ensure no one ever questions your Irish sympathies.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
03-13-2009 |
Reviews
Jason Isbell's Latest is a Bold Concept with Problematic Executionnew
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit is a bold step forward for him. He sets out to expand his sound on the album, dipping his toes into different sounds and genres of music. The results are as problematic as the idea.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
02-13-2009 |
Reviews
Autumn's Mixed Bag of New Releasesnew
Referring to Athens-based musicians Of Montreal as a pop band is a bit misleading. Though often catchy and cheery, the band's discography is more complex, inaccessible and frequently more pretentious than most pop music.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
11-25-2008 |
Reviews
Still Fightingnew
Few artists have the kind of a story to tell about the fragility of life as Alejandro Escovedo. He has used his previous two albums—2006’s “Boxing Mirror” and the recently released “Real Animal"—to deliver his message.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
09-02-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Alejandro Escovedo, Real Animal
The Album Formerly Known as the "N" Wordnew
Nas always seems to be at the center of intense debate. Respected for his lyricism and creation of “Illmatic” (widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time), Nas has released inconsistent, and at times, uninspired albums.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
08-26-2008 |
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Coldplay Evades Musical Immortalitynew
While Viva La Vida is by no means a Razorblade Suitcase-esque debacle, it still leaves you a little frustrated.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
07-03-2008 |
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Minimalism and Experimentationnew
Reviews of Rhys Chatham's Guitar Trio Is My Life and The Black Keys' Attack & Release.
Jackson Free Press |
Zach Thompson and Lindey Maddox |
05-08-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Attack & Release, The Black Keys
'Warpaint' Seems to Be an Artistic Fork in the Road for the Black Crowesnew
Now that they have established their return, they can either go back to hiding an album of fluff behind a couple of quality songs, or they can try to one-up themselves and reach for their potential to put out a great album.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
05-07-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Black Crowes, Warpaint
She, Him and the Destroyernew
Volume One, released March 18 on Merge, is a blend of traditional country, The Kinks and '50s doo-wop.
Jackson Free Press |
Zach Thompson |
04-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: She & Him, Volume One
With Humble Praisenew
Not knowing where to begin in your search of good music, it might be helpful to stick with a motto that the JFP starting pushing a few years back: "Think Global, Shop Local."
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
04-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Voice, Tonya Ware
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricksnew
Marshall's creativivity and brilliant voice warrant your attention on her new album.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
03-14-2008 |
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