Classic Album Review: David Usher | Morning Orbit

This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Exactly what does David...

Classic Album Review: Jimmy Eat World | Bleed American

This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   Mark the date on...

Classic Album Review: Cake | Comfort Eagle

This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   If a novelty act...

Classic Album Review: Thursday | Full Collapse

This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   So many punk and...

Classic Album Review: Hugh Cornwell | Hi Fi

This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   The Stranglers were one...

Classic Album Review: Masters of Groove | Meet Dr. No

This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   OK, the whole Bond-theme...

Classic Album Review: Various Artists | Concerts For a Landmine Free World

This came out in 2001 – or at least that's when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):   It’s for a good...

Next Week in Music | July 26 – Aug. 1 • The Short List:...

Any week that brings new albums by Billie Eilish, Prince, Bleachers, Los Lobos and more — along with a Beach Boys box set — can't be all bad. In fact, I'll...

Next Week in Music | July 26 – Aug. 1 • The Long List:...

Monday is Coffee Milkshake Day. Tuesday is Scotch Day. Wednesday is Milk Chocolate Day. Thursday is Chicken Wing Day, Lasagne Day and Chili Dog Day. Friday is Cheesecake Day....

Next Week in Music | July 26-Aug. 1 • New Books

Dio, Disco, Donna, Dead Man's Curve and dirty rednecks — next week's releases are in the key of D. Read all about ’em:   Rainbow in the Dark: The Autobiography By Ronnie...

Next Week in Music | July 26 – Aug. 1 • On TV

Unless you're into national anthems, you're pretty much out of luck for televised music next week: The Olympics have knocked NBC's late-nighters off the air, while their competitors are...

Albums Of The Week: Ledisi | Ledisi Sings Nina

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Ledisi returns to her jazz roots while performing classics honoring one of her greatest inspirations — the fabulous Nina Simone. Ledisi Sings Nina is a beautifully...

Albums Of The Week: Christone Kingfish Ingram | 662

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Since the release of Kingfish, his Grammy-nominated 2019 debut, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has quickly become the defining blues voice of his...

Albums Of The Week: Brittany Howard | Jaime Reimagined

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Jaime — the first solo album from Alabama Shakes singer-guitarist and songwriter Brittany Howard — has been reimagined by an astonishing cross-section of the five-time...

Albums Of The Week: Archangel A.D. | Casus Belli

THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Archangel A.D.’s sound is a powerful force comprised of high-speed riffs, shredding leads and dynamic vocals. Formed in 2015 in Texas, the thrash metallers spent...

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