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Monday, 14 August 2006 03:48

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Monday, 14 August 2006 03:41

This one sparkles like champagne, folks.

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Monday, 14 August 2006 03:34

For Junior Boys, bass is more than a rhythmic tool; it dictates texture, mood, and, as expected, sexuality and reaches beyond the point of pushing air or facilitating movement to a peak of mind-enhancing ecstasy.

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Monday, 14 August 2006 03:31

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Monday, 14 August 2006 03:24

It takes a second to put it all together, but as Jay-Dee treats us to soulful beats that say love without words, he is feeding us haunting clips that travel to our ears but somehow never are able to overtake the soul.

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Monday, 14 August 2006 03:10

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Monday, 14 August 2006 03:04

It feels as if these songs have always existed and it just took these five people making music at this time to capture this collection of harmonies and melodies and occasional dissonance.

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Monday, 14 August 2006 02:58

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Written by Jason Green Sunday, 13 August 2006 05:41

Back after a bout of illness, the Texas-based singer/songwriter reveals his thoughts on his new album, his new tour, and his favorite movies to make albums to.

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Written by Katie Bordner Monday, 07 August 2006 02:16

It's light and fluffy, like a desert that doesn't come in a wrapper.

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Written by Katie Bordner Monday, 07 August 2006 02:13

Part Shirley Manson, part Courtney Love, with hints of Karen O and PJ Harvey, Round comes into a world dominated by men.

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Written by Derek Lauer Monday, 07 August 2006 02:10

When you need to hear some reggae, it has to be just right...and Elan does it right.

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Written by Jason Green Monday, 07 August 2006 02:05

The artist and song selection on these VH1 We Are the 80's compilations should be a no-brainer: pick a random one-hit wonder, put all their singles on one CD, then pack the rest of the disc with filler.

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Written by Michelle Blumsack Monday, 07 August 2006 01:52

One thing you'll be sure to notice is the complexity of Wydown's chord progressions.

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Tuesday, 01 August 2006 05:24

Spider One's vocals seem to have matured and deepened, showcasing his musical growth.

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Tuesday, 01 August 2006 05:23

I sat down with Stephen Christian, lead singer, for what I thought would be a 15-minute cookie-cutter interview, and we ended up shooting the proverbial shit for the better part of an hour.

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Written by Michelle Blumsack Tuesday, 01 August 2006 05:19

"It's like Dante and subways and words left in the air/you've got to go underground if you want to get anywhere."

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Written by Brian Kenney Tuesday, 01 August 2006 05:08

The real marquee character is the Flogging Molly audience, to which the DVD live tracks and accompanying soundtrack are dedicated.

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Written by Bryan A. Hollerbach Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:58

Legends should gladden country connoisseurs with its extraordinary breadth. Over four discs and 105 tracks, the compilation traces Wills' professional career from 1932, to his final recording in Dallas on December 3, 1973.

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Written by Mary Beth Hascall Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:56

The overall vibe for this record is energetic with driving guitars and drum hits.

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Written by Bob McMahon Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:54

The nimble MC also effectively satirizes the fast food industry in "The Fries," observing, "People ain't even survive through the drive through."

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Written by Mandy Jordan Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:52

"I Need You" feels like a throwback to the days of Mellencamp; it just makes me want to go buy some fireworks, celebrate everything American, and eat some apple pie.

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Written by Jim Campbell Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:51

The DVD serves as a perfect companion to the live CD. It's one thing to hear Madonna perform live, but it is quite another to see the talented performer breathe new life into her songs.

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Written by Kevin Renick Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:49

So gracefully do Frayne's compositions ebb and flow, it's almost as if they mirror the contours of the roads and rolling hillsides that Frayne undoubtedly draws significant inspiration from. This is truly sublime traveling music.

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Written by Jeremy Goldmeier Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:46

The lyrics seem to reflect Jones' somewhat turbulent past, with song narrators who discover their lives turned "upside down," admit they've "cracked up again," or find themselves panting to elude personal demons.

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Written by Randy Schwartz Tuesday, 01 August 2006 04:39

The debut from Be Your Own Pet is spry, sloppy, impetuous, and downright fun. It harkens back to a day, long before you discovered punk rock, when you'd inhale a 12-gauge pixie stick like a whippet and then spin around the playground hard enough to either puke or split your skull.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Friday, 21 July 2006 10:39

And now, the PLAYBACK:stl Listening Station brings you a real treat: a video offering! Check out this yummy track from Big Bad Zero. Then join us at the South Park Music Festival September 10 for a PLAYBACK:stl-sponsored show featuring not only these Las Vegas rockers, but also Thank God for Astronauts, Gooding, Extra Blue Kind, and Geoff Koch.

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Written by Laura Hamlett Thursday, 20 July 2006 10:46

Ooh, this one's nice; we had to share. (To say nothing of the fact that your m.e. here has a fondness for this brilliant Australian quartet.) Check it out!

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Monday, 10 July 2006 18:00

"That's all we wanted to do with this record, really," says Jaff, "to push ourselves, not just do the same again. Become better singers, become better songwriters, become better arrangers, better players. And personally, I think we've done that; I think we've pushed ourselves in a way that's a bit of a risk."

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Friday, 30 June 2006 18:00

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