Category: Music
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The Posies – Every Kind of Light
Artist: The Posies Title: Every Kind of Light Label: Ryko Rating: 7/10 One of the major differences between mainstream pop and power pop is the latter’s reliance on life’s discord and idiosyncrasies for its central lyrical themes. With themes deeply rooted in the idea of missed opportunities, alienation, loneliness and quiet desperation, power pop has…
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Foo Fighters – In Your Honor
Artist: Foo Fighters Title: In Your Honor Label: RCA Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: Foo Fighters fifth and definitive album opens with a statement of purpose universal in its passion. Dave Grohl could be singing to his wife, bandmates Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins and Chris Shiflett, or to any and every fan listening to the song.…
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Embrace – Interview
There isn’t enough music in the world today that manages to truly elevate the listener with its epic intentions and heartfelt emotions, but Embrace want to change all that. The Anglo five-piece specializes in crafting the kind of unforgettable songs that adroitly balance a profound sense of personal intimacy with anthemic hooks and sweeping choruses.…
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Marc Anthony
Not only has Marc Anthony sold more records than any other salsa artist, but he has earned multi-platinum status with his self-titled English language album, starred on Broadway in Paul Simon’s “The Capeman” and on the silver screen in Martin Scorsese’s “Bringing Out the Dead,” and sold out Madison Square Garden five times. He has…
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Fat Joe – Interview [2005]
They say good things come to those who wait. For over 10 years, Fat Joe has patiently waited for his opportunity to be among the greats in his field of music. Through years of hard work and dedication, Fat Joe has made his mark on hip-hop music, film, clothing and the culture as a whole.…
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Deep Purple – Burn (Reissue)
Artist: Deep Purple Title: Burn (Reissue) Label: Rhino Rating: 8/10 This reissue commemorates the album created by Deep Purple’s third major line up. Gone were the band’s seminal front man Ian Gillan and bassist/producer Roger Glover. With their replacements—the up-and-coming bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes, and a complete unknown front man in the form of future Whitsnake…
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The White Stripes – Get Behind Me Satan
Artist: The White Stripes Title: Get Behind Me Satan Label: V2 Rating: 8/10 CORPORATE LINE: The White Stripes Will Release Their New Album — The Band’s Fifth — On Third Man Records/ V2 Records On June 7th 2005. Recorded In Detroit At Jack White’s Third Man Studios, Mixed In Memphis At Ardent Studios And Mastered…
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Coldplay – X & Y
Artist: Coldplay Title: X & Y Label: Capitol Rating: 6.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: “The only way I can work out how to make an album is to just live it and breathe it every day until it’s finished,” says frontman Chris Martin. “For as long as it takes.” For their third album X&Y, the British quartet…
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Oasis – Don’t Believe The Truth
Artist: Oasis Title: Don’t Believe The Truth Label: Epic Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: Put simply, this is a glorious rebirth… Noel is writing songs about queuing too long for a pint of milk and Liam is a whirlwind of inspiration and wondrous bullshit. Fans have been waiting for this moment for ten years… Why? Because…
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Van Morrison – Magic Time
Artist: Van Morrison Title: Magic Time Label: Geffen Rating: 7.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Van returns in 2005 with his self-produced new cd Magic Time. Featuring ten new Van Morrison songs as well as interpretations of three jazz classics, Magic Time is set to arrive in stores this May. Magic Time is the 38th solo release of…