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Body of Scars Creats Straight-up, Raging Metalnew
We didn't bother to read Body of Scars' list of influences (if they have one), because we can clearly hear them: Iron Maiden and Slayer.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
12-18-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Body of Scars
Johnette Napolitano's Masterpiecenew
From the haunting synth programming on "Amazing" to the poignant ballad "The Scientist" to her deep 'n' doomy cover of Lou Reed's "All Tomorrow's Parties," Scarred is a sonic portrait of an artist who has stripped away the clamorous sounds of stardom so she can hear herself think.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
12-18-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Johnette Napolitano, Scarred
Beyond Blondenew
It's an excessively rainy Friday night in late November, and Johnette Napolitano has just finished playing a solo acoustic set at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Johnette Napolitano, Scarred
Juanes is the Trojan Horse of Musicnew
The Columbian singer is a pretty boy you'll want to sock in the mouth for inspiring millions of jiggling boobs, but who'll knee you in the groin with expert guitar licks.
Tags: Juanes, La Vida Es ... un Ratico
Top Ten: The Year in Baltimore Musicnew
Our gritty little burg has a whole lot of something on any other city in this country. Opening the mail at City Paper every day, I simply can't risk not listening to everything that comes in.
Baltimore City Paper |
Staff |
12-18-2007 |
Music
The Efron Scandalnew
Lil Wayne's new project puts the high in High School Musical.
OC Weekly |
Ben Westhoff |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lil Wayne
Vampire Weekend Rock Multi-Ethnicallynew
But please don't mention Paul Simon!
Metro Times |
Chris Handyside |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
Carl Sonny Leyland's Boogie Fevernew
The 24-year-old prepares to teach Detroit some hidden truths.
Metro Times |
Michael Hurtt |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Carl Sonny Leyland
Weiss Upnew
Another talented musician emerges from Athens' lush music scene.
New Haven Advocate |
Mark Rowan |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Allison Weiss
Family Feudnew
Creative differences may be eating away at the Wu-Tang Clan, but even at cross purposes they can produce flashes of brilliance.
Chicago Reader |
Dustin Seibert |
12-17-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: 8 Diagrams, The Wu-Tang Clan
The Thrill Isn’t Gonenew
Even after 15 years, Bettina Richards's Thrill Jockey label is full of surprises.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Thrill Jockey
31 Christmas Siscs from Ho Ho! to Oh No!new
Let's have a little sympathy for Jesus. After all, he sounds like a pretty righteous dude. So it's a pity that we celebrate his birthday every year by singing some truly wretched songs.
The Georgia Straight |
Staff |
12-17-2007 |
Reviews
King of Queensnew
Right now it couldn't be more about Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Big Mouth Strikes Againnew
Who knew Morrissey was an idiot?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steven Wells |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Sanity Clausnew
Separating holiday-music gifts from seasonal disorders.
