Category: Music
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Uncle Kracker – No Stranger No Shame
Artist: Uncle Kracker Title: No Stranger No Shame Label: Atlantic Rating: 5/10 Uncle Kracker is still Kid Rock’s DJ. But now he has a solo career that could literally overtake his mentor. Now Hear This: “Memphis Soul Song” – Good ol’ boy slow song. “Letter To My Daughters” – a lovely ode to his daughters.…
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OK Go – Ok Go
Artist: OK Go Title: OK Go Label: Capitol Rating: 7/10 Chi-towns Ok Go is ready to kick it into gear! Hot: “Get Over It” – Sheer energy well get you on and over it. “What To Do” – It really grows on you. “The Fix Is In” – pure enjoyment. Mild: “Don’t Ask Me” –…
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Lifehouse – Stanley Climbfall
Artist: Lifehouse Title: Stanley Climbfall Label: Dreamworks Rating: 7/10 Lifehouse couldn’t have expected “Hanging By A Moment” to be as huge and to last as long as it did. Coming off that success is their sophomore effort Stanley Climbfall. Do they have what it takes to follow up on their initial success? Now Hear This:…
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Coldplay – A Rush of Blood to the Head
Artist: Coldplay Title: A Rush of Blood to the Head Label: Capitol Rating: 9/10 Coldplay’s first record Parachutes put them in a pretty tough position. First how the hell do you follow up what is one of the best records in a long, long time? I’ll tell you how, A Rush Of Blood To The…
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Uncle Kracker – Interview [2002]
On the road with Uncle Kracker. Matt, aka UK, is on his way to pick up one of his motorcycles. A Harley of course. So are you taking your bike on the tour with you? Yeah, that way every city I’ll have it sitting there. Bob (Kid Rock) brings his Harley and usually rides it…
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Duncan Shiek – Daylight
Artist: Duncan Shiek Title: Daylight Label: Atlantic Rating: 6/10 Duncan Sheik has gone from hit song to obscurity. With his latest record Daylight he hopes to bring back that pop touch that has seemed to have gotten lost in his folk roots. Rocks: “Half-Life” – Gorgeous. A wonderful hook! “Start Again” – You can almost…
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Aaron Carter – Another Earthquake
Artist: Aaron Carter Title: Another Earthquake Label: Jive Rating: 3/10 Aaron Carter is pure pop. AC tries to step out of his brother Nick Carter’s shadow. Hot: “Do You Remember” – sure to break a few teen girls’ hearts. Mild: “To All The Girls” and “Summertime” – Sounds too much like LFO’s “Summer Girls”. Cold:…
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BBMak – Into Your Head
Artist: BBMak Title: Into Your Head Label: Hollywood Rating: 5.5/10 Bbmak exploded from the UK to America with a handful of hit singles on their freshman release. Can they do it again with Into Your Head? HOT: “Out Of My Heart” – Will set the girls’ hearts aflutter. “Staring Into Space” – Great melody, sure…
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BBMak – Interview 2002
Interview: Christian How long did it take to put the new record together? We started to write the new album last year and started recording January this year and spent about six months. How did you find the pressure? Before we started writing we did feel pressure because of the success of the first record.…
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Silverchair – Diorama
Artist: Silverchair Title: Diorama Label: Atlantic Rating: 8/10 Silverchair is back with a new label and it sounds like a new look on life. Gone is the grinding grunge sound and here is the crisper, clearer, and more mature Silverchair where Neon Ballroom almost reached. Strong: “Tuna In The Brine” and “Luv Your Life” –…