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2006 / Halloween / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Dylan, Foo Fighters Are Surprising Treats On Halloween
Bob Dylan and his heavyweight opening act, the Foo Fighters, were surprising Halloween treats during their one-two punch performance at Madison’s Kohl Center on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Review: Melvins Remain Keepers Of Flame For Hardcore
Left behind by the ’90s grunge movement that they helped foster, the Melvins have persevered by staying true to their hardcore roots. The band’s latest disc keeps their flame burning bright. Continue reading
Review: Decemberists Use Imagination To Win Converts
Napoleon Bonaparte once said that imagination rules the world, and the copious amounts of it employed on the new album by the Decemberists might give them at least global domination of indie rock. Continue reading
Review: Beck’s ‘Information’ Is Bad News
In an era when so many pop stars’ careers seem ephemeral, alt-rock wunderkind Beck has had a run of great albums that compare with rock’s ’60s and ’70s pantheon. His latest, “The Information,” puts an end to his streak. Continue reading
Review: Elton John Basks In Nostalgia On New Disc
Rock legend Elton John’s new album — his first in two years — revisits his ’70s creative pinnacle. Soundbytes’ David Hyland reviews whether his new effort is worth the return trip. Continue reading
Preview: 2006 MTV Video Music Awards Welcome Change
Think MTV is all grown up? Think again. While this year marks the channel’s 25th anniversary, its premier event tonight — the MTV Video Music Awards — promises to be the channel’s edgiest yet. Continue reading
Predictions: Chili Peppers Will Be Hot At MTV VMAs
The 2006 marks a year of dramatic change for the MTV Video Music Awards. Who will be the winners? Soundbytes columnist David Hyland gives us his picks. Continue reading
Review: LaMontagne Expands On Second Disc
After a spooky, acoustic-guitar-dominated debut that left many stroking their whiskers with interest, bearded folkie Ray LaMontagne has returned with a new album of augmented songs that refines his songs to broaden their appeal and increase their impact. Continue reading
Rock Stars Join Legions Starting Blogs
When they’re not busy recording masterpieces, playing to adoring crowds or creating fodder for tabloids, it appears a growing number of today’s rock stars are staking a claim in the blogosphere. Continue reading
Review: Thermals Deliver Another, Better Punk-Rock Salvo
A year ago, The Thermals were just another dime-a-dozen pop-punk group sullying the music’s already besmirched name — except that many critics fawned over their albums. However, it’s their new record that finally warrants the glowing press. Continue reading
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