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Fight Songs: Taking Up Arms Against Major Record Labelsnew
The members of Downhill Battle see a music industry that's broken -- bloated, outdated, money-hungry, monopolistic -- and they aim to fix it.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
10-22-2004 |
Music
Borough Boysnew
Even in this election year, the Beastie Boys seem reluctant to let their playful guards down. The Boston Phoenix does its best to draw the amused and amusing Adam Horowitz out of his Beastie Boy shell.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
10-19-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Beastie Boys, NA
A Legend Livesnew
After 35 years, Brian Wilson's Smile has finally delivered its payoff -- peace of mind, the redemptive power of love, and Heaven as a place with great surfing.
Boston Phoenix |
Brett Milano |
10-19-2004 |
Reviews
Mystery Mannew
Even to the guitarists who make up much of his avid body of fans, John Fahey is something of a riddle. A new DVD makes him no less enigmatic but does provide an up-close look of elements of his style.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
10-19-2004 |
Reviews
Spin Doctornew
Tom Waits finds his political muse on Real Gone.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
10-15-2004 |
Reviews
Johnny Ramone: 1949-2004new
Johnny Ramone was the guitar player who without uttering a word showed all the other punks how to do it.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
09-24-2004 |
Music
Dave’s Addictionnew
Red-hot rock guitarist Dave Navarro talks about his latest project: a book documenting his road to recovery, among other big changes.
Boston Phoenix |
Tamara Wieder |
09-24-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hobosapiensnew
It wouldn’t be a John Cale album without some puzzling moments.
Boston Phoenix |
Mac Randall |
09-22-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Hobosapiens, John Cale
Bittersweet Endingsnew
R.L. Burnside is busy plugging his new album, but he hasn’t been playing since his heart attack about 18 months ago. He seems eager to pass the torch along to his sons.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
09-21-2004 |
Reviews
Metal Gone Mad: Robby Road Steamer's Macho Bombastnew
With six feet, two inches of undulating muscles and rippling chest hair, a feral baritone booming from beneath a combed moustache, flared trousers stuffed you-know-where with a plump beanie pig, Robby Road Steamer is a metal monstrosity.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
08-26-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Avril's Tunes Appeal to Young Girls Lost in Reverienew
This review compares Avril Lavigne's "Under My Skin" to her previous work. "Under My Skin" is a more directly confrontational album in both sound and substance. Avril may have unplugged herself from the Matrix, but she’s found the freedom to act her rage.
Boston Phoenix |
Carly Carioli |
08-07-2004 |
Reviews
Juliana Hatfield is Jung at Heartnew
With the release of In Exile Deo, Hatfield has positioned herself as a mature singer-songwriter/bandleader committed to navigating her own artistic path.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: In Exile Deo, Juliana Hatfield
Jeremy Enigk Reborn Againnew
Jeremy Enigk finds new life after Sunny Day with the Fire Theft. A profile and interview.
Boston Phoenix |
Matt Ashare |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Drum and Drummer: Dave Lombardo Rejoins Slayer for Ozzfestnew
Slayer are no strangers to Ozzfest, but this is the first year they’re bringing along original drummer Dave Lombardo.
Boston Phoenix |
Sean Richardson |
07-08-2004 |
Music
Defenders of the Faithnew
The music Judas Priest made was easily marginalized, and at a remove of several decades, most of the material on their "Metalogy" boxed-set sounds ephemeral.
Boston Phoenix |
Carly Carioli |
07-08-2004 |
Reviews
