Norah Jones: Covers
Norah Jones Covers (Blue Note) Jones is a master musician who can belt or bellow through any song that she chooses. She is the standard for anyone looking for the sultry southern female who can ache her way through More...
Cloud Cult: Love
Cloud Cult Love (Earthology Records) In 2008 I had concert tickets to see Cloud Cult in New York City. This was to be my inaugural concert, and with a band that I had quickly become smitten. Then romance intervened, More...
The Polyphonic Spree: Songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live
The Polyphonic Spree Songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show Live (Concert Live Ltd) Performed live in London on a Halloween night, The Polyphonic Spree provides a fan service to replace the dwindling economic More...
Hey Ana: Hey Anna – EP
Hey Anna Hey Anna – EP (Self-Released) EP’s occupy a special place. They’re a mini introduction to the world: “Hello, this is our band condensed to our best five songs.” And with More...
Tegan and Sara: Heartthrob
Tegan and Sara Heartthrob (Warner Bros.) “I want you close, I want you close/I won’t treat you like you’re typical,“ Sara Quinn sings on the lead single off the band’s new album, More...
The Wilderness of Manitoba: Island of Echoes
The Wilderness of Manitoba Island of Echoes (CBC Music) Though the frontman for The Wilderness of Manitoba has disputed that Island of Echoes is a folk album, citing instead that it contains elements of folk music, More...
Rihanna : Unapologetic
Rihanna Unapologetic (Def Jam Records) Rihanna is performer second at this point. Her attention-getting performance is the problematic relationship with Chris Brown and her desire to fulfill stereotypes. Even More...
Jake Shimabukuro: Grand Ukulele
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Efterklang: Piramida
Efterklang Piramida (4AD) There doesn’t feel like enough presence to write a full review of Efterklang’s latest album. They have received mostly positive reviews though about the thoughtful direction More...
Dethklok: Dethalbum III
Dethklok Dethalbum III (Williams Street Records) For those not familiar with Dethklok, they are the heavy metal alter ego to the band on Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse. Brendon Small also needs to receive More...
