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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Thursday, 02 July 2009 |
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This is indie rock, make no mistake, and inviting, addictive indie rock at that.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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To be fair, the first half of the album is fairly enjoyable, though not groundbreaking.
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Written by Lauren Beckerle
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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Music is the soul of this movie.
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Written by Jason Neubauer
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009 |
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The bright resonance of the guitar and the glimmering backdrop of the rhythm section provide the perfect setting for frontman Michael Gross to impart his heartfelt lyrics.
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Written by Justin Curia
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Tuesday, 16 June 2009 |
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Compared to Get
Yr. Blood Sucked Out, Rose City seems more arranged, but to my brief, short-lived
chagrin, less heavy.
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Written by Jason Green
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Monday, 15 June 2009 |
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On his solo debut, Minibar's Simon Petty aims for the barren melodies of English folk, building most songs out of gently plucked acoustic guitars and lyrics that drip with introspective detail.
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Written by Michael Munro
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Friday, 12 June 2009 |
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The disc's pristine sound quality presents each element with total clarity, in particular Shauf's exquisite harmonized vocals.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
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Bells & Whistles is yet another piano-driven showcase for this Arkansas
man with a unique falsetto-like vice (not to be confused with his actual falsetto)
and quick wit.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
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"Time to Burn (Another Bag of Bones" elevates Devine to near-perfection; as a result,
the rest of the album feel lesser than.
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Written by Laura Hamlett
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
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In the last decade, they dug a deeper path of dark-wave, driving beats and heavy-handed, often sexual lyrics.
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Written by Mike Rengel
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Monday, 08 June 2009 |
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They've got the thrash and manic
energy of early Idlewild propelling a Piedmont bar band
as well as the strains of mid-Atlantic rock without being Southern rock.
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Written by Michael Munro
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
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The repertoire on this disc is nothing short of indispensable, establishing the Vaselines as major contenders in the alt rock pantheon while keeping the listener longing for more.
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Written by Michele Ulsohn
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 |
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The disc has a much more organic feel, while still maintaining Fischerspooner's very distinct, forward-thinking sound.
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Written by Shelley Kaur
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Saturday, 23 May 2009 |
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Divided by Night is a new sound for the electronic duo.
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Written by Shelley Kaur
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Saturday, 23 May 2009 |
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Not only are the beats a mix of old and new, the lyrics are
old-school underground resembling styles of NaS.
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Written by Shelley Kaur
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Saturday, 23 May 2009 |
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The new album features the band's
contemporary classical songs, some containing lyrics, some not.
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Written by Shelley Kaur
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Saturday, 23 May 2009 |
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Jay Stay Paid is the newest album by J Dilla being released posthumously
by his family and friends.
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Written by Jim Dunn
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Saturday, 23 May 2009 |
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Rachel Taylor Brown delivers ironic little songs with a spare sound that
belies their complex makeup.
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Written by Jennifer Manjarez
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Wednesday, 20 May 2009 |
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This CD is more electronica than previous ones but it hides just under its disguised rock 'n' roll surface.
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Written by John Shepherd
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Wednesday, 20 May 2009 |
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Beck seemed like a weird, lucky guy who was destined to fade quickly into obscurity.
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