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The Strokes - First Impressions of Earth
Practice Makes PerfectThere are many bands in popular culture that constantly waiver between different styles or push the envelope with their controversial persuasions. The Strokes are not one of these bands. Their third album, First Impressions of...
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Ennio Morricone - Crime and Dissonance
The Italian JobFinally, after many long years, a portion of Ennio Morricone's genius is more readily available to the public. Mike Patton, longtime proponent and producer of weird and off-kilter music took it upon himself to deliver a collection of...
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Young Jeezy - Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101
Requiem for a Genre?Chuck D. once called rap the black CNN, but demand for intelligent hip-hop -- as with demand for the news channel -- seems way down. Are consumers seeking the equivalent of the Outdoor Life Network gone picture-in-picture with...
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Lilys - Everything Wrong is Imaginary
An Eclectic RenaissanceChange has always been a key characteristic of Lily’s music even when chief Lily (and only permanent member) Kurt Heasley started the project back in those murky Grunge days of 1991. Those who kept up with this...
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Bon Scott a Heritage Site
The grave of AC/DC singer Bon Scott, who died in 1980, was officially classified with a heritage listing by the Australian National Trust. Typically, the heritage listing is granted to buildings, but because the grave remains a popular visitation...
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2006 BRIT Awards Honor Kaiser Chiefs
The Kaiser Chiefs were the big winners at this year's BRIT Awards, taking home best British live act, British group, and British rock act. They were nominated for five awards in total. James Blunt, Green Day, and Coldplay won two awards each. The...
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Witch - Witch
Toil and TroubleJ Mascis (of Dinosaur Jr. notoriety) has returned to the drum kit to propel the massive prehistoric heaviness of Witch. Rounded out by singer Kyle Thomas and guitarist Asa Irons (both from Vermont-based avant-folk group Feathers) and...
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Robert Pollard - From A Compound Eye
Continuing The Creative UpswingRobert Pollard has always been a methodical obfuscator no matter how productive. Sometimes it's endearing or brilliant; other times it’s not so great. By the time Pollard dissolved his band, Guided By...
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