Category: Music
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Michael McDonald – Motown Two
Artist: Michael McDonald Title: Motown Two Label: Universal Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: Everyone thinks they can sing Motown, and let’s be honest, nearly everyone has. Few are as qualified, in every sense, as the man who does it to inspiring effect on the new album Michael McDonald Motown. Thousands of hopeful young singers have paid…
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Jacki-O – Poe Little Rich Girl
Artist: Jacki-O Title: Poe Little Rich Girl Label: TVT Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: The twenty-something rapper and songwriter is a triple threat offering real and raw lyrics, a nimble delivery and a face and style that seduces. She has an inner might and charming personality that keeps her above the urban stereotypes. That powerful combination…
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Fabolous – Interview [2004]
Maybe it’s his sly, laid back style or maybe it’s his “Hollywood-ready good looks” (Rolling Stone), but who knew that when John Jackson chose to call himself “Fabolous,” the name would define his career? Despite being released on September 11, 2001 (the same day as veteran Jay Z, by the way), Fab’s dynamic debut album,…
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R.E.M. – Around The Sun
Artist: R.E.M. Title: Around The Sun Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 5/10 CORPORATE LINE: Around The Sun, R.E.M.’s first new studio album since 2001’s gold Reveal, is as emotional and ulti- mately uplifting as its “Leaving New York” single. With a renewed band dynamic and songs influenced by world events, Around The Sun surprises and satisfies…
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The Zutons – Who Killed The Zutons
Artist: The Zutons Title: Who Killed The Zutons Label: Epic Rating: 6.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: The Zutons might have officially got together in the spring of 2002, but this is where the story really starts. 2004 will see the release of their spectacular debut album Who Killed The Zutons? It’s an eclectic, carnival of brilliance that…
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Jimmy Eat World – Futures
Artist: Jimmy Eat World Title: Futures Label: Geffen Rating: 7.5/10 CORPORATE LINE: The band’s new CD, Futures, is the answer to that question. It’s a sprawling, gorgeous, heavy-yet-quiet epic. And it took a long time to finish. “We’ve always felt you’re putting your name on something, you have to make sure it’s the absolute best…
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Jay-Z – Interview
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS TOUR, featuring multi-platinum superstars Jay-Z and R. Kelly, is now underway and is announcing dates throughout November in major markets on the east and west coasts, including Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Detroit and Las Vegas. To coincide with the BEST OF BOTH WORLDS TOUR, the duo will release their new…
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Marilyn Manson – Lest We Forget (The Best of Marilyn Manson)
Artist: Marilyn Manson Title: Lest We Forget (The Best of Marilyn Manson) Label: Interscope Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: Marilyn Manson has unleashed ‘Lest We Forget’, a compilation of songs spanning the controversial artist’s career thus far. The album features the single “Personal Jesus”, a cover version of the classic Depeche Mode song. THE MUSIC: Everything…
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Good Charlotte – The Chronicles of Life and Death (Life Version)
Artist: Good Charlotte Title: The Chronicles of Life and Death (Life Version) Label: Epic Rating: 5/10 CORPORATE LINE: After millions got to know The Young and the Hopeless, Good Charlotte is back with a remarkably self-assured and provocative new collection, dubbed The Chronicles of Life and Death. The album – “the Most Anticipated CD of…
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Fatboy Slim – Palookaville
Artist: Fatboy Slim Title: Palookaville Label: Astralwerks Rating: 4/10 CORPORATE LINE: It is likely some will ask – Who really needs another Fatboy Slim album? And why has Norman Cook, the ultimate master of a thousand disguises, decided to make a fourth album – his first ever – under the same moniker? THE GREAT: Fatboy…