Category: Music
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Dirty Vegas – Dirty Vegas
Artist: Dirty Vegas Title: Dirty Vegas Label: Capitol Rating: 7/10 Dirty Vegas is a British trio who is good at beats as they are writing hooks. You’ll come for the hooks and leave impressed by their electronic prowess. Hot: “All Or Nothing” – Even this slow track is on track. “Days Go By” – You’ve…
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Epidemic – Epidemic
Artist: Epidemic Title: Epidemic Label: Elektra Rating: 5.5/10 Epidemic is four guys, one from Holland and three from the southeast. One way or the other they all met up in L.A. and here they’re bringing us their rock ‘n’ roll fantasy. Yeah! “Walk Away” – Simply enjoyable rock. “Catalyst” – Dark and very curious. “Currency…
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Will Smith – Born To Reign
Artist: Will Smith Title: Born To Reign Label: Columbia Rating: 4/10 The Fresh Prince, Big Willie Style, Will Smith, or whatever you call him these days is back. He says he’s Born To Reign. We’ll see. Reign: “Born To Reign” – the rhymes are weak, but the message is clear. Smith takes shots at todays…
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Oasis – Heathen Chemsitry
Artist: Oasis Title: Heathen Chemsitry Label: Epic Rating: 7/10 I love Oasis plain and simple. But the love for their music stems from days seemingly long past. With each new record I slip further and further away from hope they can get back what they once had. So can Heathen Chemistry bring back the joy?…
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AZ – Aziatic
Artist: AZ Title: Aziatic Label: Motown Rating: 6/10 AZ, a founding member of the Firm, is back with Aziatic. Hot: “Once Again” – You seemingly can’t go wrong by using the hook from Welcome Back Kotter combined with his ever-smooth flow. “Hustler” and “Wanna Be There” – He’s got the skills. “The Essence” – Featuring…
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Audiovent – Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris
Artist: Audiovent Title: Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris Label: Atlantic Rating: 4/10 The Calabasas, California-based quartet Audiovent has been making music together for nearly a decade. Sexy: “One Small Choice” and “Sweet Frustration” – As close to good as they get. None: “Energy” and “Looking Down” – A bit on the boring side. “I Can’t…
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Anastacia – Freak of Nature
Artist: Anastacia Title: Freak of Nature Label: Epic Rating: 5/10 Anastacia does have a voice that is a freak of nature. But can a voice be all you need? Hot: “Why’d You Lie To Me” – The most single worth track. “Paid My Dues” – A song that flexes all the right muscles. “I Thought…
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Amanda Marshall – Everybody’s Got A Story
Artist: Amanda Marshall Title: Everybody’s Got A Story Label: Columbia Rating: 4.5/10 Amanda Marshall has gone virtually unnoticed in the states. Calling Canada home Marshall hopes this go around will finally get her some notice. Good: “Everybody’s Got A Story” – It’s true, we’ve all got stories, some are just more interesting than others. “Love…
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Epidemic – Interview
Three southerners and a singer from Holland to create the foundation for Epidemic. Get inside the group with singer Boris. Were you surprised at how easy it was to connect with these Americans when you formed Epidemic? We connected totally. We get along really well. It was one of those things that were fortunate to…
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Raphael Saadiq – Interview
Raphael saadiq the interview. I’ve been a fan since Tony Toni Tone. I remember when you guys split up and it seemed like you were going to do something solo then, what took so long? I guess I never thought time ever moved, and it kept on moving. I was producing, working with different artists,…