Category: Music
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N.E.R.D. – Interview
Are you a N.E.R.D.? Well find out what it takes from Shay. How has life been? Great, I can’t complain. You are getting great reviews of the album. I know its overwhelming. I’m glad that people really enjoy this album. I’m excited. What happened to the first album that was supposed to come out? The…
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Darren Hayes – Interview
No longer savage, Darren Hayes tells us why solo was the way to go. When did you decide to make a solo album? It was a gradual process, and finally about a year and a half ago. Savage Garden, the two of us had this incredible run, towards the end of the second world tour…
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Michelle Williams – Heart To Yours
Artist: Michelle Williams Title: Heart To Yours Label: Columbia Rating: 7/10 Who? Michelle Williams is a member of Destiny’s Child. Sounds like? Destiny’s Child combined with gospel. Now hear this: “Heart To Yours” and “Heard A Word” – Lovely uplifting tracks. “So Glad” featuring Mary Mary – Again Williams finds a way to give us…
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Neil Young – Are You Passionate?
Artist: Neil Young Title: Are You Passionate? Label: Reprise Rating: 9/10 Neil Young is a legend; I don’t have to explain to you who the man is. But this record takes a turn for something bizarre but beautiful. Passionate: “You’re My Girl” – Motown has dropped by and Neil decided to give it a try.…
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Goo Goo Dolls – Gutterflowers
Artist: Goo Goo Dolls Title: Gutterflowers Label: Warner Bros. Rating: 5/10 You know who they are. They sing pretty pop rock songs that even your mother loves. Out of the gutter: “Sympathy” – Not a great song, but I felt, well, sympathetic. “Truth Is A Whisper” – Seriously the only good track this album has…
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Rusted Root – Welcome To My Party
Artist: Rusted Root Title: Welcome To My Party Label: Island Rating: 6/10 Artist: Rusted Root Sounds like: If you like to jam, Root might be your boot. The long of it: “Union” – Interesting. “Women Got My Money” – Good hook, not what I expected. “Blue Diamonds” – Lovely. “Too Much” – A different spin.…
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Daniel Debourg – Daniel Debourg
Artist: Daniel Debourg Title: Daniel Debourg Label: Dreamworks Rating: 2/10 Daniel Debourg. Music: Pop and dance. Notable Songs: If you find one let me know about it. On The Fence: “I Need An Angel” – Overdramatic fluff. Songs you can skip: “Tell The World” “24 Hours” – pure drama. “Flowers” “My World” And all the…
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NSNYC – Interview [2002]
Is your new tour going to be supporting any particular charities or anything new going on with you guys in charities? Justin Timberlake: We actually have our own foundation and every year we pick out charities that we’re going to help support and it’s basically it’s called Challenge for the Children and it basically helps…
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Moth – Provisions, Fiction and Gear
Artist: Moth Title: Provisions, Fiction and Gear Label: Virgin Rating: 4/10 Straight out of Ohio comes Moth. A short name for a band with seriously short attention spans as they roar through each and every song. “Thinking Please” grabs you with what sounds like chaos but you soon realize its all controlled and essential. Even…
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Cyclefly – Crave
Artist: Cyclefly Title: Crave Label: MCA Rating: 6.5/10 Origin: Ireland Sound like: Bowie sleeping with the guy from Judas Priest and they invited Rush along for fun. Crave: “Selophane Fixtures” – You’ll like it. “Crowns” – Most potent and immediate track. “Tales From The Fishbowl” – Interesting. One thought: “No Stress” and “Karma Killer” –…