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Old Pike – Ten Thousand Nights
Artist: Old Pike Title: Ten Thousand Nights Label: Sony Rating: 7/10 Despite the past drought in new music coming from the northwest, Old Pike struggles for the spotlight. The title of their debut album, Ten Thousand Nights, may very well have something to do with the many long nights they performed in the smokey bars…
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Julian Lennon – Photograph Smile
Artist: Julian Lennon Title: Photograph Smile Label: Universal Rating: 8.5/10 ulian Lennon took a break from the music industry in an attempt to relieve the stress of trying to live up to his father’s legend. Under such intense pressure, his music suffered, but after a seven-year hiatus he is back with his best effort to…
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Len – You Can’t Stop The Bum Rush
Artist: Len Title: You Can’t Stop The Bum Rush Label: Work Rating: 4/10 Len brings old school rap back to the masses. You Can’t Stop The Bum Rush is as friendly as rap gets, and it’s about as exciting. “Steal My Sunshine” has radio single potential. “Cryptik Souls Crew” sounds too Sugar Hill Gang. It…
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Kula Shaker – Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts
Artist: Kula Shaker Title: Peasants, Pigs and Astronauts Label: Columbia Rating: 9.5/10 If I could jump into a time machine and take Kula Shaker’s Peasants, Pigs, and Astronauts back to the late 60’s, I believe that the free loving hippies would totally dig the groove. Kula Shaker has been labeled as wanna-be psychedelic rockers of…
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Kent – Isola
Artist: Kent Title: Isola Label: RCA Rating: 9/10 When you think about Sweden, rock ‘n’ roll isn’t the first thing that comes to mind, but this band could change that. Kent is a rock band whose sound at times offers the illusion that Billy Corgan is sitting in on vocals for Radiohead. While their mix…
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Tommy Henriksen – Tommy Henriksen
Artist: Tommy Henriksen Title: Tommy Henriksen Label: Capitol Rating: 6/10 Tommy Henriksen’s self-titled album, while diverse in content, is pure pop. With Tibetan Monks chanting in the background, ingredients like world beat music and bagpipes certainly make for a curious coupling. The first single, “I See The Sun”, features a shimmering chorus. “One Voice” is…
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Corey Feldman – Interview
Music is the heart, but film has been the way. Although better known for his starring roles in films such as The Goonies, Stand By Me, The Lost Boys, and many more, you may be surprised to know that Corey Feldman has been an aspiring musician for the past fifteen years. While we were initially…
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Jennifer Paige – Interview
As we made our way into the hotel, a line was already forming for one of the many Christmas radio parties at which Jennifer Paige will perform. We made a call from the front desk to her assistant to let her know that we were in the lobby awaiting our interview with Jennifer. To our…
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Fun Lovin Criminals – 100% Columbian
Artist: Fun Lovin Criminals Title: 100% Columbian Label: Virgin Rating: 7/10 Having already achieved European star status, the latest release from the Fun Lovin’ Criminals, 100% Colombian, is another step in their evolution toward stardom in the United States. While it is smoother and more mellow than their previous album, it still contains some fast-movers…
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Fishbone – The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx
Artist: Fishbone Title: The Psychotic Friends Nuttwerx Label: Hollywood Rating: 6/10 Fishbone is back, and would you believe they sound rejuvenated? They’re as funky as ever and “Shaky Ground” gets them going quite solidly. Even Donny Osmond gets in on the act. Talk about bizarre. Many artists, like Jane’s Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and…
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