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Review: Joshua Radin’s “Simple Times”

One gets the idea that Joshua Radin really wants to come off like a less wounded answer to Elliott Smith. In truth, on his second album, “Simple Times,” he sometimes comes off like a second-rate answer to John Mayer. This...

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September 30, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (1)

Review: Jenny Lewis’ “Acid Tongue”

“Acid Tongue” is Rilo Kiley front-woman and former child-star, Jenny Lewis’ second release under her own name. Unlike her last album, “Rabbit Fur Coat,” this album does not feature vocal accompaniment from the Watson Twins. Instead, this time Lewis surrounds...

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September 30, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Review: Leona Naess’ “Thirteens”

There are many talented adult-alternative, female singer-songwriters out there. Leona Naess is one of many. Sad thing is, if you have ever read anything about her, no doubt it's been emphasized that she is Diana Ross’ former step-daughter and Ryan...

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September 24, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (1)

Review: Andy Yorke’s “Simple”

In England, Andy Yorke is best known as the former lead singer of the band The Unbelievable Truth. That band never made very much of a splash in the U.S., so here he is best known for being the younger...

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September 23, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (6)

Review: Jem’s “Down To Earth”

Jem Griffiths caused a scene with hipsters in-the-know, four years ago with her very pleasing debut, “Finally Woken.” As a Welsh singer/songwriter with authentic behind-the-scenes electronica-cred, she was able to do the impossible by making pop music that the jaded...

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September 17, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Review: Tricky’s “Knowle West Boy”

Tricky is always bound to make a unique record. Since his days with Massive Attack, he has been one of trip-hop’s trail-blazers and he’s never been afraid to experiment. Often the results are rewarding in their own strange way. He’s...

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September 17, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Remembering Pink Floyd’s Richard Wright (1943-2008)

Pink Floyd’s keyboardist, Richard Wright (also known as Rick Wright) has died at the age of 65, reportedly after a battle with cancer. Wright was one of the band’s founding members and his textured work was a very important part...

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September 15, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (6)

Review: Jessica Simpson’s “Do You Know”

Some people just don’t give up. Jessica Simpson has yet to really set herself apart from the pack as a pop singer. She’s known more for the dim-bulb personality she showed on her long-cancelled reality show than she is known...

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September 10, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (37)