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Tortoise & Bonnie "Prince" Billy - The Brave and the Bold
Remakes, Reinventions & ReinterpretationsIt's always pleasant to imagine two musical giants teaming up and changing the world together. Unfortunately, history has been both horrible (i.e. Dylan & The Dead) and brilliant (i.e. Billy Bragg & Wilco's...
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Pearls and Brass - The Indian Tower
She Wore a Brass NecklaceOn their self-titled debut, Pearls and Brass established their particular brand of bluesy stoner rock, carving out their own tiny niche. The album was tight, concise and full of originality, hinting on great things to come....
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The Hellacoptors - Rock & Roll is Dead
Hella Yeah!Despite what the title of their new album might suggest, the Scandinavian rock revival is in full swing and The Hellacopters from Sweden are at the head of the pack. Rock & Roll is Dead is bubbling over with vintage rock sensibility,...
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South by Southwest 2006 Photo Gallery
After four days of unbelievable music, South by Southwest 2006 provided a lifetime worth of memorable images. Here's a few choice shots for your viewing pleasure. From Hank III to Tina Dico, Austin had something to offer every music fan...
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Madonna - Confessions On A Dance Floor
More Dancing, Less ConfessingMadonna is good. She doesn’t always produce the best music, but she certainly demands attention in every possible way. Confessions on a Dance Floor marks her musical return to a genre most of...
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Goldfrapp - Supernature
Natural DisasterA popular argument against mash-ups is that they neither use nor create anything new under the sun. An easy "in" for musicians and producers of questionable skill, they are the hammy results of matched existing rhythms and chord...
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The Subways - Young For Eternity
Riding the Rails of Sexy FunThe Subways Young For Eternity prompts some immediate comparisons to Nirvana-invoking garage group The Vines. The songs utilize a nice variety of styles. 60s folk rock ("Mary"), thrash punk ("Holiday") and acoustic pop...
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mxdwn Picks of South by Southwest 2006
With literally thousands of bands playing at this year's South by Southwest it would be somewhat unfair to award a "Best of South by Southwest." A team of writers could spend every moment running from show to show nonstop and still miss some of the...
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