AltWeeklies Wire
Swallowing Americanew
Jimmy Eat World's new single, "Pain," peaked at the number one slot on the Billboard modern rock singles chart this fall. Band members talk about how they came to the success that has allowed them to give up their day jobs.
Miami New Times |
Michele Laudig |
01-11-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hagiography Doesn't Become Some Musiciansnew
The Spam Allstars may possess the chops to back up all the overheated praise they've been getting, but plenty of South Florida hopefuls have been coasting on pure hype. A reviewer names the overrated along with 2004's top 10 CDs.
Miami New Times |
Brett Sokol |
01-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Deathray Davies Share Memories of 500 Showsnew
The Deathray Davies, which have played 500 shows in five years, can't share their best road stories because they're way too incriminating, says singer-guitarist John Dufilho. So they share milder tales of disputes and injuries.
Dallas Observer |
Sarah Hepola |
01-10-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Overturning the Conventions of Rapnew
Although the pocket-protector set hangs on his every syllable, Beans has yet to seduce the hoi polloi. Maybe it's because he scorns the usual hitmaking tricks. Also reviewed is Handsome Boy Modeling School's White People.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
01-10-2005 |
Reviews
Honoring Stephen Fosternew
The first great American pop songwriter gets a long overdue tribute.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Music as Journeynew
Pieta Brown makes a living with music, referring to it as a partner in her travels.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Never Told, Pieta Brown
G-Spotsnew
For those who regularly cruise at two miles per hour through the shimmering mean streets of Top 40 hip-hop, the new releases by Ludacris and Xzibit are as distinctive as the cities that made them stars.
Boston Phoenix |
Franklin Soults |
01-06-2005 |
Reviews
Album Weaves Two Voices Into Cohesive Wholenew
The recording is a terse, five-song collaboration that finds both artists alternately contributing to each other's songs.
Their approach is complementary to the point that their signature sounds bleed into each other.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
01-06-2005 |
Reviews
Piano-driven R&B Tunes Have Dash of Hip-Hopnew
Vocalist/pianist John Legend appears to be on a mission to slip more classic and serious sounds onto the plate of pop music by delivering them with a heaping serving of hot beats.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Carlton Hargro |
01-06-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: John Legend, Get Lifted
It's Good to Own the Kingnew
Elvis was only worth approximately $7 million at the time of his death. But in the hands of ex-wife Priscilla and a team of financial planners, Elvis' estate has become one of the most lucrative entertainment cottage industries in the world, with a current estimated net worth of well over $200 million.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
01-06-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elvis Presley
Trend-Spotting in Music News of 2004new
Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction, Bruce Springsteen's Vote for Change tour and the Pixies' successful comeback are among 2004's top music stories.
Phoenix New Times |
Sarah Hepola |
01-04-2005 |
Music
Artvoice's Top 20 Albums of 2004
While it may have not have been the best year for some of our usual “stand-bys,” 2004 graced us with releases from new contenders for the prize like angular Scot guitar-poppists Franz Ferdinand and the unapologetically arty rockers Arcade Fire.
New Angels in Rock Heavennew
A critic polishes off the Greil Marcus Rock Death Meter to rank tragic deaths of rock stars in 2004. The worst was the murder of metal guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott, shot and killed on stage by a deranged fan.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
01-03-2005 |
Music
A Few Frolics Frazzled Over Flick About the Bandnew
Three young filmmakers just unveiled a documentary about the Bay Area jazz quintet, and members are debating whether a little dog in a funny hat really has a place in the movie.
East Bay Express |
Rob Harvilla |
01-03-2005 |
Music
2004's Best and Worst Musicnew
The Dallas Observer's music critics choose their best, worst and most overrated albums of the year.
Dallas Observer |
Music Critics |
01-03-2005 |
Reviews
