Category: Music
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Prince
It is hard to believe that it’s been more than twenty-five years since For You, Prince’s first album, was released. Not only because both the world and its musical landscape have altered so much in that quarter century, but because so many of those changes were anticipated and initiated by this multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer, songwriter,…
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Prodigy – Presents Dirtchamber Sessions Vol. 1
Artist: Prodigy Title: Presents Dirtchamber Sessions Vol. 1 Label: Beggers Banquet Rating: 9/10 Prodigy’s The Dirtchamber Sessions Volume One is the prodigy of Liam Howlett. This mix album is a sonic masterpiece of modern music history. The album jumps out with some cuts from the Ultramagnetic MC’s mixed with a dash of the Chemical Brothers…
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Project Pat
Now that Three 5 Mafia has reintroduced hip-hop heads to the Memphis music scene, their affiliate, Project Pat of Hypnotize Camp Posse, is set to further educate listeners on the Memphis sound that has taken rap fans by storm. His native North Memphis hometown, known for its indigenous slang, is the backdrop for all of…
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The Promise Ring
Davey vonBohlen-vocals, guitar Jason Gnewikow-guitar Dan Didier-drums Ryan Weber-bass Face it: rock bios are a nuisance. You are a rock journo, and by the fourth record, you probably know everything you need to know about The Promise Ring. In fact, you probably wrote a lot of the stuff we stole for this bio. So, let’s…
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Prophet Jones
Throughout history, Prophets have always been looked at as earthly people that have a special talent for speaking the word that folks want, or more appropriately, need to hear. While not overly spiritual, R&B group Prophet Jones, seeks to uplift people in a similar way with its powerful, heartfelt vocals, reminiscent of the soul music…
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Protein
Forming their first band after they were kicked out of a San Francisco area high school, vocalist/guitarist Josh Zee (the son of a professional folk singer) and drummer Dan Thompson played for several years in various local bands before forming the grungy alternative-pop band Protein in 1994. The duo played several shows before replacing their…
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Protein – Songs About Cowboys
Artist: Protein Title: Songs About Cowboys Label: Work Rating: 6/10 From the sounds of it, Protein is taking their music to the roots. Not country, but down and dirty rock ‘n’ roll. “From Mercury To Texas” gives you a quick taste of Josh Zee’s cutting guitar riffs and his odd singing. He loves to push…
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P.O.D.
tes-ti-fy : To express or declare a strong belief, especially to make a declaration of faith. With their fourth Atlantic Records release, San Diego multi-platinum hard rockers P.O.D. are ready to Testify. Testify to the power of rock; to the sway of perseverance and sweat; to the valor of hard work; to the might of…
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Poe
Welcome to the house of “HAUNTED,” the second album from Atlantic recording artist POE. A door swings open From the first moments of the ethereal, curtain-raising “Exploration B,” the multi-talented POE composer, singer, producer, engineer sets out on a musical road which she calls “a journey towards intimacy.” From the heart-felt, soaring title track to…
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Point Of Grace
A Christmas Story … Point of Grace By Paul Evans Best friends as well as platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated singers, the women of Point Of Grace are sharing Christmas memories. Terry confides first: “Last year, I had 20 people in my house; we’d put up four trees. Since it was my son Cole’s first Christmas, it was…