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REVIEW: Steven Roby & Brad Schreiber – "Becoming Jimi Hendrix"
A recent book on the rock icon brings his humanity to the fore.
REVIEW: Lizz Wright – "Fellowship" (Verve Forecast)
Think of it as a gospel album and you’ll miss the point entirely.
REVIEW: Tricky — "Mixed Race" (Domino)
Tricky’s eighth album is a dark, tense romp, and at times cinematic.
REVIEW: Lightspeed Champion — "Life Is Sweet! Nice To Meet You" (Domino)
Devonte Hynes’ literate melange of pop, rock and classical touches.
REVIEW: The King Meets The President In Africa
Something to start your weekend off on the good foot.
REVIEW: Tamar-Kali — "Black Bottom"
Black Bottom is an exhilarating, cathartic rock n roll tour de force. Find out why.
REVIEW: Bettye LaVette @ The Highline Ballroom — 5/26/10
Contributor Earl Douglas writes: “To put it bluntly, when Bettye LaVette sings your song, it’s not yours anymore.”
REVIEW: Janelle Monae — "The ArchAndroid"
@janellemonae Many of us have waited almost three years since Janelle Monae's EP Metropolis Suite I of IV: The Chase was released. Along the way, we've been thrilled at her live shows by her unbridled energy. She's someone who leaves it all on the stage. But, I always wondered how she'd follow the EP [...]
REVIEW: Earl Greyhound — "Suspicious Package"
At first, you’re not sure you’re actually listening to an Earl Greyhound album. “Eyes of Cassandra (Part 1)” is so unlike the muscular, guitar-driven sound that characterized much of their previous album, Soft Targets. And before the song transitions into Part 2, there’s this segue that reminds me of a Brazilian shuffle, all drums and [...]
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