Category: Music
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Belle And Sebastian – I’m Waking Up To Us
Artist: Belle And Sebastian Title: I’m Waking Up To Us Label: Matador Rating: 8.5/10 The three song EP I’m Waking Up To Us is another welcome release from the ridiculously good Belle & Sebastian. The title track, “I’m Waking Up To Us”, remains as typically beautiful. It’s really heavenly, almost to the point of being…
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Mogwai – My Father My King
Artist: Mogwai Title: My Father My King Label: Matador Rating: 7.5/10 Mogwai has released a delicious and eponymous ep called My Father My King. The track is over twenty minutes and goes from booming to a simple trickle. Mogwai has always given us tracks that voyage into all points of the world. They are modern…
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American Head Charge – Interview
Inside the world of American Headcharge! The never-ending barrage of nu-metal has been blessed with another band that is slowly making its way to the top of the heap to kick the shit out of weaklings like Disturbed and Linkin Park. American Head Charge is that psycho-freaked group among the masses that will surely stand…
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Hoobastank – Interview [2002]
Who the hell is Hoobastank? Find out! How’s life? Just trying to stay healthy. I’ve got a bit of a cold. What’ve you been up to? We just got home from touring last week. I thought we’d have some time off but we’ve been really busy. We just shot a video. Was that your first…
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Everclear – Songs From An American Movie Vol. 1
Artist: Everclear Title: Songs From An American Movie Vol. 1 Label: Capitol Rating: 7/10 Everclear releases more than singles. Each album they put out is filled to the brim with something worth listening to. Their latest release, Songs From An American Movie, is no different. And perhaps even more than in the past, this album…
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Lil’ Keke – Platinum in the Ghetto
Artist: Lil’ Keke Title: Platinum in the Ghetto Label: Koch Rating: 3.5/10 Lil’ Keke is bursting with hip-hop mixed with hopping choruses. “Platinum In The Ghetto” bursts with the potential of a hit single written all over it. I’m sure everyone will compare him to Nelly, even though he’s got nothing on Nelly or his…
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Master P. – Game Face
Artist: Master P. Title: Game Face Label: No Limit Rating: 2/10 What is the difference between Master P. and MC Hammer? Hammer went from wack bubble-gum pop rapper to gangsta and Master P. went from gangsta to wack bubble-gum rapper. Around 1996 Master P. was bringing up the No Limit army. He raised them rugged…
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Elwood – The Parlance of Our Time
Artist: Elwood Title: The Parlance of Our Time Label: Palm Pictures Rating: 7/10 Track # 1. Sundown Borrows from a few artists, but most notable is the chorus of Gordon Lightfoot’s “Sundown”. The vibe is fresh and light, with equal parts Beck, Fresh Prince, and Everlast. It’s airy and wears like a comfortable t-shirt. 7.5/10…
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Eminem – The Marshall Mathers LP
Artist: Eminem Title: The Marshall Mathers LP Label: Interscope Rating: 7/10 Eminem is a trip. Or maybe he’s just tripping. He takes pot shots at everyone and anyone, making him either the great white hope or the great white hype. Eminem touches on drugs, fans, his parents, and just about every popular artist today. The…
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Eels – Daisies of the Galaxy
Artist: Eels Title: Daisies of the Galaxy Label: Dreamworks Rating: 8.5/10 E, better known as Eels, is the mastermind of the Eels. He’s a throwback, yet at the same time he’s ahead of the curve. Eels owes as much to Dylan as to the Flaming Lips and Beck. Just listen to “Grace Kelly Blues” and…