Almost 10 years after their creative and commercial peak, pop-rocksters Live have released their latest album, “V.” FInd out whether “V” and the solo debut from Son Volt frontman Jay Farrar are worth a spin. Continue reading
Author Archives: David Hyland
Review: Strummer’s New Album Goes ‘Global’
In this installment of Soundbytes, we take a look at some singer-songwriters who’ve dared to incorporate musical styles outside the Western tradition into their songs –- styles that are typically ignored by the narrow confines of rock music. But rather than raid these genres for fresh ideas, these albums succeed in expanding listeners’ palettes. Continue reading
Review: ‘O Brother’ Singers Craft New Songs That Sound Old
While their country-angel voices seduced the characters in the Coen Brothers’ film, “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” the sound of Alison Krauss and Gillian Welch singing, as well as their brand of country music, has proved equally mesmerizing on the record-buying public when it came to the movie’s soundtrack album. Continue reading
Review: The Strokes, New Order Resuscitate New Wave
Post-punk vets New Order return after a lengthy hiatus and New Wave newbies, the Strokes, present their major-label debut. But is this trip down memory lane worth it? Continue reading
Review: Ryan Adams’ New Album Is Close To ‘Gold’
See reviews of new releases by Ryan Adams, the Butthole Surfers and the Rollins Band. Continue reading
Review: Iggy Pop Looks Back, Farrell Heads For Dance Floor
A decade ago, Iggy Pop and Jane’s Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell might well have been musical father and son. But, since their glory days, they’ve taken their own distinct paths, and their new albums show things have taken a new turn for both men. In addition, other artists with new CDs in stores include Radiohead, Roxy Music, the Cult, Doyle Bramhall II and Brand New Immortals. Continue reading
2001 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Clapton Unleashes Hits, Blues Covers For St. Paul ‘Farewell’
Performing a show that mixed hits from his four-decade career with blues classics, rock legend Eric Clapton is touring the world, reportedly for the last time. But judging from the reaction to his show Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minn., his audience doesn’t want him to go. Continue reading
2001 / Book Reviews / Music
Review: Dylan Bios Seek To Understand ‘How Does It Feel?’
Bob Dylan is a man of many mysteries. Answering those questions and uncovering the man behind the myth is the primary task of two new books, “Down the Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan” by Howard Sounes and the latest edition of Clinton Heylin’s biography, “Bob Dylan: Behind the Shades Revisited.” Continue reading
Review: June’s New Releases Show Artists Eluding Expectations
In the latest batch of new releases — Dave Navarro, Lucinda Williams, Whiskeytown, R.E.M. and D.J. Logic — there are artists in various stages of their careers, but all are attempting to break new ground and redefine themselves. Continue reading
2001 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Prince Ends Weeklong String Of Shows With ‘Celebration’
Two years ago, Prince strolled onto a stage in front of a Twin Cities crowd and grabbed everyone’s attention from the start by strumming the menacing riff that leads into “Sign ‘O’ The Times.” At Saturday night’s show in St. Paul, Minn., most people didn’t even notice him when he snuck onstage for a cameo appearance during the opening act. Continue reading
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