Staring down a much-publicized and terminal case of cancer, singer-songwriter Warren Zevon completed one last album before he passed away last week. Find out if what he wanted to say. Continue reading
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Review: Radiohead, Stephen Malkmus Embrace The Mainstream
Long regarded as exponents of edgy rock, Radiohead and former Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus have released albums that try to reach mainstream listeners. Find out if they’ve succeeded. Continue reading
Review: Rap Innovators Vow To Save Hip-Hop
Although news reports say that hip-hop record sales aren’t what they used to be, there are rap artists releasing new albums that could compare to the best of hip-hop’s glory years. Continue reading
Review: Zwan, Jayhawks Attempt To Escape Their Past
This week, Soundbytes fills listeners in on whether the new albums by the Jayhawks and Zwan break with the past or whether they’re still kicking around the same old ground. 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
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
Review: Summer’s Heavy Hitters Step Up To The Plate
Soundbytes gives a listen to some of the summer’s heavy hitters and lets you in on who scores and who struck out. Continue reading
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