Big Star was a seminal power-pop band of the 70s. They achieved little commercial success but have been elevated to a legendary position over time. …
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Music Review: The Sounds – Crossing the Rubicon
The Sounds are one of my favorite bands to come out of the early 2000s rock revival scene. Unlike other bands that came out of …
Music Review: Dntel – Early Works for Me If It Works for You II
Dntel is Jimmy Tamborello’s electronic alias. In most circles, Dntel is best known as the techno part of The Postal Service (to Death Cab for …
Music Review: Branford Marsalis – Metamorphosen
Branford Marsalis burst onto the jazz scene in the early 80s as part of the young lions movement. The young lions were a group of …
Great in '08: Best Albums of the Year
Looking back at the music of 2008, it was not a great year for musical innovation. But it was a year of some great debuts, …