Soundbytes weeds through three master songwriters’ latest records to see who’s still got it. Continue reading
Category Archives: 2002
Review: Wilco’s Latest Album Outfoxes Labels
Wilco recorded their bravest album yet and got dropped by their record label for their effort. Now, their terrific new album, “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot,” headlines a batch of band-related projects hitting music stores. Continue reading
Concert Review: Billy Bragg Rocks As ‘Working Class Hero’
British folk rocker Billy Bragg rallies the working class in a Minneapolis concert. Continue reading
Review: Cracker, Gomez Take Roots Music In New Directions
Read reviews of new albums by two bands steeped in roots music, but headed in drastically different directions. Continue reading
Review: N.E.R.D., Super Furry Animals
Soundbytes tells whether master producers the Neptunes have struck gold again with their own debut album and if Wales’ Super Furry Animals really have released a masterpiece Continue reading
Soundbytes: Glimpse Predictions For Grammy 2002
Soundbytes columnist David Hyland looks into his crystal ball and has some predictions on who will win big at this year’s Grammys. Continue reading
Interview: Doors Keyboardist Pens Novel About Morrison Reunion
What if the Doors’ Jim Morrison really did fake his own death in 1971? What would he be doing now? A new interview with the Lizard King’s bandmate about his new novel answers those questions. Continue reading
Concert Review: Mos Def Unveils New Rock Band
Rapper Mos Def detours into rock’n’roll and forms the world’s most overqualified cover band. Continue reading