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The Eraser
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It's true. I'm most likely biased. I am a huge Radiohead fan and must fess up before we go any further. Now that we've got filthy secrets out there, let's carry on. First off...The Eraser is an interesting listen and most likely won't be attracting any new fans outside of... >> |
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The Loon
> Tapes 'n Tapes |
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These lo-fi rock and rollers don't give a hoot if it's been done. They don't give a holler if it's been overdone, they've overdid what's been overdone and making it overdittilicious. From the fuzz-induced vocals reminiscient of The Strokes on Just Drums, or the acoustic guitars and odd keys reminiscient... >> |
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Both Sides of the Gun
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Where in tarnation does Ben Harper get off releasing a double album with just 18 songs in total, 9 on each?! Well, he can do it because he has two distinctive sounds - two deliciously, seductive, outstanding sounds. Since Mr. Harper went and found himself some Innocent Criminals (aren't they... >> |
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Space Between
> Lesser Birds of Paradise |
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In 1994 I fell in love with a young Jennifer Love Hewitt in ABC's The Byrds of Paradise. She was a trouble maker and I liked it. Whatever happened to her, anyway? The Lesser Birds of Paradise have been floating around since late 1998 lead by singer-songwriter... >> |
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The Life Pursuit
> Belle & Sebastian |
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Be it the viability of 3rd parties in American politics, or the profundity of writers like Jack Kerouac and Nietzsche, I was wrong about a lot of things in college. It is only after descending from the purportedly ivory towers of higher education that I have truly realized things... >> |
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The Silver Age
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While the winter storm this weekend didn’t amount to as much as the weather-folks predicted, I’m still pretending that I’m snowed-in my apartment. I’m drinking the obligatory cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows, not showering until the afternoon, and I have a stack of movies lined-up for the evening. It’s... >> |
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Dead Hearts
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Album covers should be somewhat indicative of the music contained on the slab of plastic or vinyl contained within. Putting a creepy old picture of a flower girl with the word "DEAD" above her implies something dark and disturbing. However, Dead Hearts really should have used one of those old... >> |
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Head Wound City
> Head Wound City |
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Let’s face it, people…there’s really no need for me to review this record. When I tell you that Head Wound City’s members spend most of their time with the The Locust (Justin Pearson, Gabe Serbian), Blood Brothers (Jordan Blilie, Cody Votolato), and Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Nick Zinner), you should have... >> |
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Do As I Tell You
> Get Him Eat Him |
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Providence, Rhode Island's Get Him Eat Him has recently teamed up with Catbird Records (from The Catbirdseat blog fame) to release a brilliant four track EP that is by far one of my favorite releases of 2006 (only 16 days in are we? that's 1/24th!). Each... >> |
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One Night Stand: Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963
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Here's a lesson in showmanship. Recorded in 1963 at Miami's Harlem Square Club, and recently remixed and reissued, this live set from one of the pillars of soul music stands as a testament to the talent, charisma, and timelessness of Sam Cooke. His voice rawer and all the... >> |
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