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Deliciously Explosivenew
Japanese instrumental band Mono speaks to their American audience through their music.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pity the GOP Hipsternew
Even Republicans -- if they could get over the fact that 100 percent of sales proceeds go to godless, tree-hugging, wealth-redistributing deviants -- might actually like this CD. Also reviewed is Keren Ann's Not Going Anywhere.
Illinois Times |
René Spencer Saller |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
Bulletproof Monksnew
Antibalas spreads the Gospel according to Afrobeat.
Tucson Weekly |
Curtis McCrary |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joe Glickman Makes a Career out of Sixties Musicnew
Joe Glickman is a 26-year-old guy from upstate New York who's obsessed with the era of doo-wop music — specifically Del Shannon. He went $50,000 in debt from making a music video for Shannon's So Long Baby complete with Shannon's original musicians performing on the track.
Metroland |
Erik Hage |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Finally, an Album of Original Material from the Mulenew
Not only does it herald the arrival of new permanent bass player Andy Hess, but the once-proud power trio has expanded into a quartet with the addition of keyboardist Danny Louis. Both are talented and eclectic musicians who help diversify, but not dilute, Mule's established, bluesy hard rock.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Hal Horowitz |
09-23-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: Gov't Mule, Deja Voodoo
Robert Pollard Disbands an Indie-Rock Institutionnew
To be sure, membership in the Guided by Voices gang has taken its creative toll on Pollard, who's obviously seeking to stretch his artistic muscles. "There's a sense of maturity and even integrity, I think, in continuing as one's own self, instead of as a gang."
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kevin Forest Moreau |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Shawnna Tries to Change the Macho Hip-Hop Gamenew
While she watched guys steadily appear on the hip-hop scene and blow up, Shawnna stayed on the shelf. It was a frustrating wait, but it ultimately gave her the time to carefully craft her album and image.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ronda Racha Penrice |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Shawnna, Worth Tha Weight
The Allmans Celebrate 35 Years of Ramblin' and Rockin'new
Every year in March, the Allman Brothers Band -- which marks its 35th anniversary this year -- plays a long string of well-attended shows at the Beacon Theatre in New York. That extended residency has become the venerable rock band's most visible gig.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Kevin Forest Moreau |
09-23-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Allman Brothers
Float Onnew
M83 is a French band that makes huge, holy soundscapes out of guitars, synthesizers, drum machines, and voices. Its sound is as gigantic and complex and stupefying as the galaxy it's named after.
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
Three-CD Reissue of London Callingnew
The Clash's third album, London Calling, has left its mark on rock history.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Rob Trucks |
09-22-2004 |
Reviews
Tags: The Clash, London Calling
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
Jeep Macnichol Sets Record Straight on Why He Left Samplesnew
It was that old standby, creative differences, that made drummer Jeep Macnichol split off from Samples seven years ago, and now he has a new album featuring musicians who were his childhood heroes.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
09-20-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Breakfast With Tiffanynew
Singer-songwriter Tiffany Anders, the 34-year-old daughter of independent filmmaker Allison Anders, says most writers imply that her mother’s media-darling status is responsible for her own folk-music career, a point she insists is not correct.
L.A. Weekly |
Seven McDonald |
09-20-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Goodbye, Voicesnew
After decades of producing catchy indie music, Guided by Voices are calling it quits. Rockoff sends them on their way with a farewell article.
Jackson Free Press |
Stuart Rockoff |
09-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Guided By Voices
