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For George Harrison, Rock’s ‘Dark Horse’ Always Recognized Others
With his passing, it’s important to remember the former Beatle George Harrison and shedding light on the self-proclaimed “dark horse.” Continue reading
Review: Ben Folds, Mazzy Star Singer Make Solo Debuts
While the music industry is keenly focused on combating music piracy, another more persistent problem has gone undiagnosed and untreated for years: the solo project. Get reviews on solo efforts from pianist Ben Folds and Mazzy Star singer Hope Sandoval. Continue reading
2001 / Live Reviews / Music
Concert Review: Jane’s Addiction’s Re-‘Relapse’ Is A Familiar Fix
A decade after their recording hey-day, alternative rock icons Jane’s Addiction have reformed for the second time. The band’s recent show in St. Paul, Minn., is a snapshot of their latest relapse. Continue reading
Review: Live’s Latest Album Certifies Fall From Grace
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
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
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