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Allan Raible's Take on the New Music Worth a Listen.
Allan Raible writes about music and the music industry. He is based in New York.
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Review: Eminem’s “Relapse”
If Eminem’s new album, “Relapse” was a movie, it would be a low-quality slasher film, going for the jugular (and the lowest common denominator) at every chance. Eminem tries too hard to offend. He says all the worst possible things...
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May 20, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (8)
Review: Green Day’s “21st Century Breakdown”
As a longtime listener and admirer of Green Day, my initial reaction to their new album, “21st Century Breakdown” was negative. It seemed to me like a retread. Why do another rock opera when they did it so well the...
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May 18, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (12)
Review: Maxïmo Park’s “Quicken The Heart”
In the States at least, the music of Maxïmo Park is a little under-the-radar. It shouldn’t be. They are one of the best, smartest bands working today. They deliver spiky, British, punk-driven new-wave that sounds like it would’ve fit right...
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May 15, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (0)
