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Godsmack – Interview [2006]
Godsmack IV is their first full studio release in more than three years, the highly anticipated disc is already garnering momentum propelled by the scalding first single, “Speak.” The song is firmly planted at #1, giving the Boston-based foursome their fourth #1 at Active Rock radio. Godsmack are the only rock band to have scored…
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Godsmack – IV
Artist: Godsmack Title: IV Label: Universal Rating: 5/10 FILE UNDER: Metallica II? CORPORATE LINE: Godsmack IV is their first full studio release in more than three years, the highly anticipated disc is already garnering momentum propelled by the scalding first single, “Speak.” The song is firmly planted at #1, giving the Boston-based foursome their fourth…
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The Family Stone
Cast: Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams Studio: Fox Rating: 6/10 CORPORATE LINE: Destined to be a Christmas classic, Thomas Bezucha’s dazzling dramedy, THE FAMILY STONE, manages to be both warm-hearted and sentimental while possessing a razor-sharp hilarious mean streak. The fairly conventional story centers on Sarah Jessica Parker’s uptight career woman, Meredith, and…
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Rihanna – A Girl Like Me
Artist: Rihanna Title: A Girl Like Me Label: Def Jam Rating: 6.5/10 FILE UNDER: R&B goes pop. CORPORATE LINE: With A Girl Like Me, the beautiful singer proves that her breakthrough was no fluke. After selling 1 million copies worldwide of her debut Music Of The Sun, once again, the summer may belong to Rihanna.…
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Bruce Springsteen – We Shall Overcome: Seeger Sessions
Artist: Bruce Springsteen Title: We Shall Overcome: Seeger Sessions Label: Columbia Rating: 8.5/10 FILE UNDER: Holy folk. CORPORATE LINE: ‘We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions’ features Bruce’s personal interpretations of thirteen traditional songs, all of them associated with the legendary guiding light of American folk music, Pete Seeger, for whom the album is named. Speaking…
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Casanova
Cast: Oliver Platt Studio: Title Rating: 2/10 CORPORATE LINE: CASANOVA is loosely based on the memoirs of the writer, adventurer, and infamous lover Giacomo Casanova–themselves notably unreliable–and fortunately has no pretensions to historical realism. Instead, it’s a witty, lighthearted romantic comedy, which uses its 18th century setting and renowned hero as a jumping-off point for…
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Shopgirl DVD
Cast: Claire Danes, Steve Martin, Jason Schwartzman Studio: Buena Vista Rating: 7/10 CORPORATE LINE: In adapting his popular novella to the big screen, Steve Martin chooses director Anand Tucker (HILARY AND JACKIE), whose artful eye (along with the film’s stunning costumes, dramatic score, and brilliant set design) brings the book’s detailed characters beautifully to life.…
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The Flaming Lips – At War With Mystics
Artist: The Flaming Lips Title: At War With Mystics Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 6.5/10 FILE UNDER: Alt rocks most anticipated release. CORPORATE LINE: Cosmic, consciousness-expanding and mind-shattering, At War With The Mystics, the highly anticipated follow-up to The Flaming Lips’ Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots brings together the expressiveness of recent albums with the heaviness,…
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Jewel – Interview
Jewel is about to deliver her most personal and autobiographical record so far-Goodbye Alice in Wonderland. Not content to relegate herself to a traditional music arena, or to be typecast, Jewel has established herself as a culturally significant and relevant brand. Author, songwriter, actress, poet-there are no limits to how Jewel can and will deliver…
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The Vines – Vision Valley
Artist: The Vines Title: Vision Valley Label: Capitol Rating: 4/10 FILE UNDER: Nirvana wanna. CORPORATE LINE: With producer Wayne Connolly in tow, the trio recorded sessions at a variety of locations in Sydney and came away with an album that has seen the Vines come full circle. Starting over, they simply have nothing to lose.…
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