Category: Music
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Red Hot Chili Peppers – By The Way
Artist: Red Hot Chili Peppers Title: By The Way Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 8/10 Red hot: “By The Way” – Lovely. It picks up where Californication left off. “Can’t Stop” and “Dosed” – Simple perfection. “Warm Tape” – The trippy effects don’t wear off. “Don’t Forget Me” – Lovely. Simmering: “Universally Speaking” – Simple, beautiful…
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Jerzee Monet – Love & War
Artist: Jerzee Monet Title: Love & War Label: Dreamworks Rating: 7/10 Jersey born Jerzee Monet spent her life dreaming about this album. Discovered by Ruff Ryders she’s as determined as hell and brought a long a fee friends DMX, Ja Rule and Eve to prove it. Love: “Most High” – soul love. “Respect” – Packs…
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ONYX – Bacdafucup II
Artist: ONYX Title: Bacdafucup II Label: Koch Rating: 4/10 Onyx at one time brought it hard with Slam. But since disappeared. Can they claw their way back? Good: Nothing. Middle: “What’s Onyx” – What is it you ask? Well first ingredient is the f’word. “Slam Harder” – It’s not harder. Even the ‘Welcome Back Kotter’…
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Counting Crows – Hard Candy
Artist: Counting Crows Title: Hard Candy Label: Geffen Rating: 7/10 The Counting Crows have been going strong since their first hit “Mr. Jones” eight years ago. Although they haven’t put out as many top hits, their albums have been consistently good and often better than the one previous. Better: “Good Times” – Lowly, but not…
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The Flaming Lips – Yoshimi vs. The Pink Robots
Artist: The Flaming Lips Title: Yoshimi vs. The Pink Robots Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 7.5/10 I’ve been down with the Flaming Lips since their first record. I’ve waited in anticipation for Yoshimi Vs. The Pink Robots. Yes they’re off the wall, but not many are as good as them. Now Here This: “Fight Test” –…
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The Tragically Hip – Interview [2002]
Step into the light for an in depth interview with lead guitarist Rob Baker of The Tragically Hip discussing the release of the band’s ninth studio album entitled In Violet Light. Good morning! How was your Canada Day? It was pretty quiet. We had to travel from Halifax to St. John’s, Newfoundland. We just went…
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Mary Mary – Incredible
Artist: Mary Mary Title: Incredible Label: Columbia Rating: 7/10 Mary Mary is more than your run-of-a-mill R&B singers. They bring a sense of respect and soul to their sound that their faith brings to them. Incredible: “Incredible” and “I Try” – Great hooks and a blessed message. “Little Girl” – A wonderful and inspirational track…
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The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – Interview [2002]
The mighty might bosstones Interview: joe gittleman June.30.2002 While Joe serves ice coffee and tea we talk about what’s new with the Bosstones. How is the Warped tour treating you so far? Well obviously I get out and about. It’s always fun to be on this tour and get out among the people because I…
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Neurotica – Neurotica
Artist: Neurotica Title: Neurotica Label: Koch Rating: 4/10 Neurotica is from Florida. Discovered by AC/DC singer Brian Johnson years ago and now they are on the WWE’s record label SmackDown! Only in America. Smackdown: “Ride Of Your Life” – Hot rock until the middle eight where we get some spew of words that make no…
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The Waterboys – Fisherman’s Blues Part Two
Artist: The Waterboys Title: Fisherman’s Blues Part Two Label: Razor & Tie Rating: 7/10 The Waterboys are a one-man team of Mike Scott. They’ve had mild amounts of success and I’m not sure why its so limited. Fisherman’s Blues Part Two is the sequel the magnificent Fisherman’s Blues. One my way: “On My Way To…