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California Bloodlinesnew
Dave Alvin honors the music of his home state.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
08-31-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dave Alvin, West of the West
Sweet as Candinew
This may be the most accurate portrayal of Staton's career since she quit drugs and alcohol and embraced God in the early 80s.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
08-31-2006 |
Reviews
Nerd Alertnew
Glue and Sol.illaquists of Sound are socially conscious artists who operate in what Billboard magazine once called a "parallel universe" to the rap world most people are familiar with.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
08-31-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pimpin' Ain't Easynew
Much like the artwork for Best Thang Smokin', its songs establish that Young Dro defines himself as a gutta, rough-hewn player.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
08-31-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Best Thang Smokin', Young Dro
Tortoise Reemerges From Its Shellnew
Until this three-disc CD/DVD box came along, much of the band's material was lost.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
08-31-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Tortoise, A Lazarus Taxon
Neither 'Here' Nor Therenew
This album is just an assortment of talented guests without a consistent voice to complement Nicolay's productions.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
08-31-2006 |
Reviews
Lessons in the Key of Lifenew
88 keys unlocked Frank Munoz's natural talent, despite what others would call a disability.
San Antonio Current |
Kiko Martinez |
08-30-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Frank Munoz
Start Making Sensenew
We examine the beauty but hollow humanity of micromanaged Mac rock.
The Village Voice |
Rob Harvilla |
08-30-2006 |
Music
The Guy Who Invented Firenew
Shellac's Steve Albini discusses horse meat, recording and Uzeda's new album.
LEO Weekly |
Jason Noble |
08-29-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Steve Albini
Leaving Portnew
Great Northern embarks on a treacherous voyage of labels, recording and funnel cake.
L.A. Alternative |
Lesley Bargar |
08-29-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Great Northern
In Search of 'Sexy'new
Early word from those that've heard an advanced copy of FutureSex: Timberlake no longer sounds like Michael Jackson -- now he sounds like Prince.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Brian McManus |
08-28-2006 |
Music
Not Everyone Wants to Live Forevernew
Over almost a quarter century, psychedelic punks the Flaming Lips have evolved into messianic messengers of cosmic grandeur.
Montreal Mirror |
Rupert Bottenberg |
08-28-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Flaming Lips
The Costa Famenew
A year ago, he was just Matt Costa, now he's a singing sensation -- can a mere man survive having his dreams come true?
OC Weekly |
Ellen Griley |
08-28-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Matt Costa
Vinyl Staticnew
OutKast is back, and Beyonce's fighting mad.
Illinois Times |
Marissa Monson |
08-25-2006 |
Music
Get Your Goatnew
What Get Lonely lacks in drama, it makes up for in quiet artistry. Also reviewed: Jennifer O'Connor's Over the Mountain, Across the Valley and Back to the Stars.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
08-25-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Get Lonely, Mountain Goats
