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- Article Archive — 1999
- Article Archive — 2000
- A Solo Q-Tip Fulfills His Quest
- Anthology Is A Great Way To Meet MC5
- Bob Marley Film Shows How Star Is Born
- Concert Review: B.B. King Proves He Is Still Royalty
- Concert Review: Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh: Bard And The Bore
- Concert Review: Counting Crows, Live Prove They’re ‘Big Stars’
- Curtis Mayfield Was More Than His Music
- Fishbone’s New CD Drowns In Mainstream
- Jayhawks Try To Make You ‘Smile’
- Lou Reed: Opposite Of ‘Shiny, Happy People’
- MP3 Or Not, This Is The Future Of Music
- Music Bio Left ‘Waiting For The Man’
- New Band Offers Classic Psychedelic Sound
- Oasis Looks For Pop Paradise After Drought
- Online Music: Is That Your Final Answer?
- Online Music: The Answers Are In
- Santana Is ‘Everybody’s Everything’
- Simon’s New Album Stresses Sounds Of Silence
- Where The Bands Are: Summer Tours
- Williams Sheds Overalls For Cocktail Dress
- Young’s ‘Silver & Gold’ Mines Familiar Vein
- Article Archive — 2001
- ‘O Brother’ Singers Craft New Songs That Sound Old
- April’s Record Review Roundup: A Classic Makes A Slight Return
- Ben Folds, Mazzy Star Singer Make Solo Debuts
- Clapton Unleashes Hits, Blues Covers For St. Paul ‘Farewell’
- Concert Review: Prince Ends Weeklong String Of Shows With ‘Celebration’
- Documentary Trails Rockers’ Search For Woody Guthrie
- Dylan Bios Seek To Understand ‘How Does It Feel?’
- George Harrison: Rock’s ‘Dark Horse’ Always Recognized Others
- Jane’s Addiction’s Re-’Relapse’ Is A Familiar Fix
- June’s New Releases Show Artists Eluding Expectations
- Live’s Latest Album Certifies Fall From Grace
- May’s Record Review Roundup: Veterans Present Latest Efforts
- New Albums: Iggy Looks Back, Farrell Heads For Dance Floor
- Ryan Adams’ New Album Is Close To ‘Gold’
- Strummer’s New Album Goes ‘Global’
- Texas Songwriter’s New Record Basks In Influences
- The Strokes, New Order Resuscitate New Wave
- Top Ten Albums Of 2001
- Article Archive — 2002
- Audioslave Is Chained To Rock’s Past
- Beck’s New Album Reveals His True Musical Calling
- CD Reviews: Cracker, Gomez Take Roots Music In New Directions
- CD Reviews: Metal’s New School Experiences Growing Pains
- CD Reviews: Summer’s Heavy Hitters Step Up To The Plate
- CD Reviews: Wilco’s Latest Album Outfoxes Labels
- CD Reviews: Young, Costello And Hill Try To Grow As Artists
- Concert Review: Beck, Flaming Lips Peak Together
- Concert Review: Billy Bragg Rocks As ‘Working Class Hero’
- Concert Review: Westerberg Brings It All Back Home
- Doors Keyboardist Pens Novel About Morrison Reunion
- Flaming Lips Succeed With Another Surprise
- Johnny Cash Shows He’s A New ‘Man’
- Mos Def Unveils New Rock Band
- Music Reviews: N.E.R.D., Super Furry Animals
- Review: Wilco Rises To The Challenge
- Soundbytes: David’s Grammy Predictions 2002
- Top Ten Albums Of 2002
- Top Ten Albums Of 2002 (Part 2)
- Article Archive — 2003
- CD Review: Jane’s Addiction Creates New Music Minus Danger
- CD Reviews: Atmosphere, Bubba Sparxxx Push Hip-Hop Boundaries
- CD Reviews: Living Colour, Sevendust Stumble Together
- CD Reviews: Radiohead, Stephen Malkmus Embrace The Mainstream
- CD Reviews: Rap Innovators Vow To Save Hip-Hop
- CD Reviews: Strokes, B.R.M.C. Come To Save Rock … Again
- CD Reviews: Super Furry Animals, Grandaddy Try To Recover From Success
- CD Reviews: Zevon Ties Up Loose Ends With Musical Testament
- CD Reviews: Zwan, Jayhawks Attempt To Escape Their Past
- Concert Review: Audioslave Gives Faithful Fans What They Want
- Concert Review: Raveonettes Blow Out Comparisons, Eardrums
- Concert Review: Roots’ Musical Journey Is Sometimes Thrilling, Bumpy
- Top Ten Albums Of 2003
- Top Ten Albums Of 2003 (Part 2)
- Article Archive — 2004
- 10th Anniversary Of Death Sparks Reappraisal Of Cobain’s Musical Legacy
- CD Review: Nirvana Box Set Gives Glimpse Of Creative Process
- CD Review: U2′s Latest Is More Dud Than ‘Bomb’
- CD Reviews: Punk Legends Try To Reignite Dormant Careers
- CD Reviews: Starsailor, Lambchop Grow Symphonic Ambitions
- CD Reviews: Vines, Walkmen Lay Claim To Garage-Rock Crown
- CD Reviews: Wilco Grows Bolder With New Album
- Concert Review: Air Is Breathtakingly Perfect
- Concert Review: Interpol Fails To Meet Expectations
- Concert Review: The Shins Compete For Attention Onstage
- Concert Review: Wilco Continues To Evolve In Concert
- Review: ‘Vote For Change’ Concert An Exhilarating, Exhausting Mix Of Stars
- Review: Metallica’s ‘Monster’ Makes Success Of Failure
- Soundbytes: David’s Grammy Picks 2004
- Soundbytes: Top 10 Albums Of 2004
- Article Archive — 2005
- 50 Cent ‘s Soundtrack Touts Movie, Cohorts
- Big Star’s Bio Follows Group’s Ups, Downs
- Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Shifts Gears
- CD Review: Coldplay Deliver Strong But Chilly New Album
- CD Review: Kanye’s ‘Late Registration’ Gets Mixed Grades
- CD Review: The Game’s Debut Glorifies Gangsta Rap’s Glory Days
- CD Review: Wallflowers’ New Disc Shows Little Growth
- CD Reviews: Folds, Phillips Aim To Restart Solo Careers
- CD Reviews: White Stripes Falter, NIN Return With A Vengeance
- Concert Review: Audioslave Returns With The Past
- DVD Review: Flaming Lips Documentary Chronicles ‘Freaks’ Perseverance
- Dylan Documentary Tells Legend’s Story
- Leaked Elliott Smith Songs Should Revive Interest
- Memorial: Veteran Critic Wrote About His Times
- My Morning Jacket Refines Their Sound
- Neo-Folkies Make New Old Music
- Queens Of The Stone Age Rebound From Stardom
- Sheryl Crow Still Aims To Please
- Soundbytes Interview: Low Reaches Ever Higher
- Soundbytes: 2005 Grammy Predictions
- The Band Box Set Chronicles Group’s Forgotten Achievements
- Article Archive — 2006
- 5 Music Predictions For 2007
- AFI Continues To Smooth Out Punk Edges
- Beck’s ‘Information’ Is Bad News
- Chili Peppers’ Double LP Is More Natural, But Lacks Spiciness
- Concert Review: Dylan, Foo Fighters Surprising Treats On Halloween
- Concert Review: TV On The Radio Infuse Art-Rock Creations With Fury
- Dashboard Confessional Crafts Shiner Torch Songs
- Decemberists Use Imagination To Win Converts
- Eagles Of Death Metal Perfect First-Rate Stripper Music
- Elton John Basks In Nostalgia On New Disc
- Fiery Furnaces Continue Abstract Ways On New LP
- Gomez Standout With Faceless, Roots-y Futuristic Rock
- Gwen Stefani’s New Album Basks In Pop Glamour
- Jurassic 5 Cultivate Cuddly Vision Of Hip-Hop
- Keane’s Latest Shows Unoriginality But Great Taste
- LaMontagne Expands On Second Disc
- Melvins Remain Keepers Of Flame For Hardcore
- Memorial: Late Syd Barrett Shines On
- Mobb Deep Return To Hardcore Roots
- Mudhoney Shines Brighter On ‘Billion Suns’
- Neko Case Sticks With Familiar But Continues To Mesmerize
- New Flaming Lips Album Is More Abstract Vision
- Predictions: Chili Peppers Will Be Hot At MTV VMAs
- Preview: MTV Video Music Awards Welcome Change
- Raconteurs’ Debut Adds Yet Another Feather To White’s Cap
- Remembering The Pogues In Irish Music History
- Rock Stars Join Legions Starting Blogs
- Snow Patrol’s Latest Outshines Breakthrough
- Soundbytes: 2006 Grammy Picks
- Thermals Deliver Another, Better Punk-Rock Salvo
- Top 10 Albums Of 2006
- TV On The Radio Broadcast Unique Musical Transmissions
- Walkmen Album Is Half-Step In New Direction
- Wilco Gives Thanks To Fans With New Songs
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Second Album Is Tamer But Better
- Yellowcard’s New Album Should Reassure Their Base
- Article Archive — 2007
- Arcade Fire’s ‘Bible’ Is Powerful Holy Roller
- Band Tribute Album Lavishes Praise With Little Originality
- Bjork’s ‘Volta’ Has Weird Songs That Are More Accessible
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Revive Career With ‘Strength’ Of Peers
- Book Review: Clapton’s Life Story Is Detailed But Lifeless
- CD Review: 50 Cent Hopes Hype Will Sell Repetitive New Record
- CD Review: Ben Harper’s ‘Lifeline’ Needs Help
- CD Review: Bruce Springsteen’s Latest Tries To Rekindle Old E Street ‘Magic’
- CD Review: Common’s Arty Impulses Lose To Killer Hooks On New LP
- CD Review: Hives Enlist Top-Tier Producers To Guide Comeback Disc
- CD Review: Indie-Rock Group Stars Almost Lives Up To Name
- CD Review: M.I.A. Restores, Reimagines Hip-Hop’s Original Mission
- CD Review: PJ Harvey Draws Simplified Song Sketches With ‘White Chalk’
- CD Review: Plant-Krauss Duet Helps Singer Escape Zeppelin’s Shadow
- Concert Review: Arlo Guthrie Reaffirms Faith For Folkie Faithful
- Concert Review: Flaming Lips Employ New Toys, Tunes To Celebrate Summer’s End
- Deerhoof Remain Defiant Experimentalists
- DVD Review: Film Follows Acid-Rocker’s Trip Through Obscurity, Mental Illness
- Handsome Furs’ Debut Should Boost Hype About Canadian Music
- Interpol’s New Album Is More Of The Same
- Iron And Wine Debuts Conspiratorial Songs
- James Brown’s 5 Forgotten Classics
- Marilyn Manson’s New Disc Feeds Off Of New Collaborator
- Nine Inch Nails Disc Documents Concert Experience But With Little Flair
- Norah Jones’ New Album Exhibits Maturing Style
- Prince Battles Elements, Time Limits During Halftime Show
- Queens Of The Stone Age’s Latest Signals End Of An ‘Era’
- Shins’ Latest Uneven Successor To Past Masterworks
- Soundbytes: 5 Music Predictions For 2008
- Soundbytes: Top 10 Albums Of 2007
- The Stooges’ Reunion Album Just Plain ‘Weird’
- Timbaland’s ‘Shock Value’ Has Shockingly Limited Value
- Van Morrison Chases American — Not Irish — Musical Muse
- White Stripes’ Return Packs Hollow ‘Thump’
- Article Archive — 2008
- CD Review: Black Keys Unlock Sounds Beyond Blues On New LP
- CD Review: Black Mountain’s New Disc Cements Rep As ‘Sons Of Thunder’
- CD Review: Conor Oberst’s Solo Turn Marks Country-Rock Emergence
- CD Review: Flight Of The Conchords’ Full-Length Debut Is No Joke
- CD Review: Grand Archives Eases Into Debut With ’60s Jangle Pop
- CD Review: Gutter Twins Try For Stardom A Second Time
- CD Review: Hold Steady Expound Rock Myth Again On New LP
- CD Review: Mars Volta’s ‘Bedlam’ Brilliantly Assaults Ears, Minds
- CD Review: Metallica’s ‘Death’ Flashes Back To Thrash Roots
- CD Review: R.E.M.’s ‘Accelerate’ Stalls Out As Comeback
- CD Review: Rapper Nas Challenges Political Consciousness On New Disc
- CD Review: The Game Attempts Do-Over On Purported Final Album
- CD Review: The Roots Resurrect Themselves With ‘Rising Down’
- CD Review: The Stills Rehabilitate Allure After Sophomore Slump
- CD Review: Vetiver Continues To Honor Acoustic Inspirations With Covers Album
- CD Review: Weezer’s ‘Red Album’ Shows Fading Brilliance
- CD Review: Wolf Parade’s Album Makes New Wave Cool Again
- Concert Review: Daniel Johnston Fulfills His Legend As Indie-Rock Curiosity
- Concert Review: Eagles Of Death Metal Bring Boogie Back To Rock ‘N’ Roll
- Concert Review: Eagles Of Death Metal Bring Boogie Back To Rock ‘N’ Roll
- Concert Review: Melvins Continue Propagating Cartoon-ish Punk-Metal Hybrid
- Concert Review: Neko Case Intoxicates Crowd, Offers Alt-Country Transcendence
- Concert Review: Ray LaMontagne Previews New Album, New Confidence
- Concert Review: Roots, Black Keys School Edgy Crowd At Free Music Fest
- Concert Review: Sheryl Crow Delivers Without Passion
- Music Review: Guns N’ Roses’ Much-Delayed ‘Democracy’ Displays Authoritarian Streak
- NKOTB Return Is The Wrong Stuff
- Petty Brings ‘Everyman’ Rock To Super Bowl
- Preview: Rock Hall Hitting Rock Bottom?
- Review: Guns N’ Roses’ Much-Delayed ‘Democracy’ Displays Authoritarian Streak
- Review: Kanye West’s ‘Heartbreak’ Skews Midas Touch To Suit Dark Mood
- Review: X Performs Exhilarating Nostalgia Act
- Soundbytes: Oscar Win Casts Spotlight On Irish Band
- Tom Petty Performs Like Classic-Rock Jukebox
- Top 10 Albums Of 2008
- TV On The Radio Tuned In To Funkier Channels
- Weezer’s ‘Red Album’ Shows Fading Brilliance
- Article Archive — 2009
- 2009 Rock Hall Inductees Honor Pop’s Subgenres
- Concert Review: Bruce Springsteen Embraces, Celebrates Legacy At Milwaukee Stop
- Concert Review: Dinosaur Jr. Refuses Fossil Status
- Concert Review: Sufjan Stevens Thrills With Hits, Bores With Jams
- Review: Alice In Chains Attempts Grunge Resurrection On New Record
- Review: Animal Collective Discovers Pop Formulas As Latest Experiment
- Review: Antony And The Johnsons’ ‘Light’ Brightens His Melancholic Star
- Review: Arctic Monkeys Freeze Out Doubters With ‘Humbug’
- Review: Band Vocalist Levon Helm Digs Up, Exposes ‘Electric’ Roots
- Review: Bob Dylan’s New ‘Life’ Excited With Blues Spirit
- Review: Chris Cornell’s ‘Scream’ Howls For Electro-Pop Stardom
- Review: Devendra Banhart Continues Free-Spirited Wanderings On New Disc
- Review: Eminem Mixes Earnestness With Malevolence On ‘Relapse’
- Review: Grizzly Bear’s ‘Veckatimset’ Quietly Confirms Internet Buzz
- Review: Indigo Girls’ ‘Poseidon’ Emerges With Pop Buoyancy
- Review: Jack White’s The Dead Weather Yields Fearsome Guitar Thunder
- Review: Jay-Z Relies On Hit-Making Designs For ‘The Blueprint 3′
- Review: Mastodon’s Disc Pummels Ears With Smarter Brand Of Metal
- Review: Muse’s New Album Seeks To Overcome Lingering ‘Resistance’
- Review: Neil Young’s ‘Fork’ Stalls Out As Gearhead-Talking Protest LP
- Review: Os Mutantes’ Return Offers Tropicalia Flashback
- Review: Raconteurs’ Benson Hones Power-Pop Punch On Solo Effort
- Review: St. Vincent’s ‘Actor’ Commands Center Stage
- Review: Them Crooked Vultures Fulfill Supergroup Tag For Wrong Reasons
- Review: U2′s ‘Horizon’ Hints At Group’s Creative Sunset
- Review: Van Morrison Revisits, Reworks ’60s Masterpiece On Live Disc
- Springsteen Summons Rock’s Redemptive Power
- Springsteen To Sound Triumphant At Halftime
- Top 10 Albums Of 2009
- Article Archive — 2010
- CD Review: Vampire Weekend’s ‘Contra’ Dripping With Ambition
- Concert Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Stubbornly Stick With Sound, Fury
- Concert Review: Dr. Dog Gives Retro-Rock Vibrant New Spin
- Concert Review: Dylan Doubleheader Delivers Surprises, As Expected
- Concert Review: The National Rocks For Obama, Claims Spotlight
- Concert Review: Vetiver Wins New Converts With Acoustic-Guitar Gems
- Music Review: Apples In Stereo’s ‘Travellers’ Venture Into ’70s Dance Pop
- Music Review: Stone Temple Pilots’ Disc Is Attempt At Second Takeoff
- Music Review: The National’s ‘High Violet’ Makes Case For Rock Greatness
- Article Archive — 2011
- Article Archive — 2012
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