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Concert Review: Roots’ Musical Journey Is Sometimes Thrilling, Bumpy
Odd men out in the hip-hop game because of their reliance on live instruments, the Roots have proved why their musical approach why they are such adept and potent performers. But they’re not perfect. Soundbytes reviews Thursday night’s show in Minneapolis. Continue reading
Soundbytes: Top 10 Albums Of 2002
Another year and yet another list. Soundbytes gives a rundown of what music you should add to your collection. Continue reading
Review: Audioslave Is Chained To Rock’s Past
Audioslave is a brand-new band but its members are household names for ’90s hard rock fans. This review lets fans know whether rock’s newest supergroup succeeds in offering a modern update of classic rock or sullies its past glories. Continue reading
Review: Johnny Cash Shows He’s A New ‘Man’
With 50 years experience in music, Johnny Cash has earned his place as a founder of rock ‘n’ roll and a legend in country music. His latest album, however, proves that his musical evolution hasn’t stopped nor are all his glories behind him. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Beck, Flaming Lips Peak Together
As a rule, musical supergroups are typically a disappointment. Soundbytes was at the first show of Beck’s tour with his new backing band, the Flaming Lips, and he has the answer as to whether this pairing is as exceptional as both artists’ latest music. Continue reading
2002 / Interviews / Music
Interview: Flaming Lips Succeed With Another Surprise
The Flaming Lips have made a career of doing what’s not expected, and after years in the trenches, the Oklahoma trio is now getting the credit they deserve. Soundbytes talks with the Lips about their recent success, their penchant for perverse artistic choices, the mysteries of pop music, their preoccupation with people dressed as animals, and their upcoming tour as Beck’s backing band. Continue reading
Review: Beck’s New Album Reveals His True Musical Calling
Beck Hansen’s eclectic recording career has rightfully earned him the reputation as pop music’s man of 1,000 faces. His newest offering, “Sea Change,” goes behind the dabbler and finally and firmly establishes where the musician’s true strengths lie. Continue reading
Review: Metal’s New School Experiences Growing Pains
With Ozzy on TV, Nickleback’s Chad Kroeger scoring a huge hit single and System of a Down done headlining this summer’s installment of the always successful Ozzfest tour, metal is back in the popular consciousness like it has never been before. But are metal’s young turks releasing music that rises to the occasion? Soundbytes gives a peek Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Wilco Rises To The Challenge
They’ve had to overcome record-company politics and the loss of a key band member, but Wilco’s biggest challenge might be proving whether they’re as good a live act as they once were. If the group’s concert Tuesday night is any indication, they’re better than ever. Continue reading
2002 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Westerberg Brings It All Back Home
Paul Westerberg was loose but in command during Saturday night’s concert in front of his hometown crowd at Minneapolis’ Guthrie Theater. Continue reading
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