AltWeeklies Wire
Rhymin' Simonnew
While Surprise is in some ways a radical departure for Simon, at its heart are the songwriting craft and spirit of adventure that have defined his entire career.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
07-13-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Paul Simon, Surprise
A Return to Rootsnew
Superpop Venezuela gives Los Amigos an opportunity to showcase part of their culture wherever they play.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Alejandro Leal |
07-13-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Plagued by Excessive Diversitynew
This disc is split between charming numbers and dreamily droll ballads.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
07-06-2006 |
Reviews
Mired in Mediocritynew
Some albums, such as this one, linger frustratingly somewhere between greatness and mediocrity.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
07-06-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: DJ Spinna, Intergalactic Soul
Returning from Funk Rock, Ga.new
In truth, the greatest strength of Mother's Finest also turned out to be its greatest enemy -- it was a predominately black band that had a rock sound in an era when black groups were not played on rock radio unless their name was Jimi Hendrix.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-22-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Sidestepping Sophomore Slump?new
Sometimes needlessly complicated, other times ingeniously quirky, News and Tributes requires repeated listening.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-22-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: News and Tributes, The Futureheads
Spanning Musical Genresnew
The Codetalkers may enjoy a sterling live reputation, but Rodgers promises that they'll soon be known for making great records, too, starting with Now.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-22-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Now, The Codetalkers
South by Northwestnew
Band of Horses' sub pop debut combines the spacious feel of the Pacific Northwest with more intimate Southern roots.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John Schacht |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
A Second Actnew
Widespread Panic's new album acts as a metaphor for the band's rebirth.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Freeman |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Earth to America, Widespread Panic
Half Fullnew
The second offering from Omaha's tap-dancing phenomenon flirts with living down a name.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
Funk and Politicsnew
Oakland rapper/activist Raymond "Boots" Riley, updates the phenom of funk music as social satire.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Pick a Bigger Weapon, The Coup
New Front, Same Feelnew
With only two-fifths of its original lineup, The New Cars are a total joyride.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lee Valentine Smith |
06-15-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: The New Cars, It's Alive
The Athenian Dreamnew
Dubconscious has established a dependable circuit of clubs in which to play that extends up the Eastern seaboard.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dubsconscious, Realization
Back to Businessnew
After a year of turmoil, Black Market Enterprises and Lil Jon return to prove crunk ain't dead.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Black Market Enterprises
On His Way Upnew
On first impression, New Joc City may seem like nothing more than another street-themed rap bonanza -- but high-quality songs and Yung Joc's smooth, effortless flow keeps it from being another run-of-the-mill album.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
06-01-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: New Joc City, Yung Joc
