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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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Reflection and Opinion: A Few Words In Remembrance of Michael Jackson (1958-2009)


The death of Michael Jackson is strangely personal to a lot of us. He was brimming with talent. No matter how unusual he became and no matter how odd his surrounding world seemed from the outside, his talent could not...

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June 26, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (14)

Review: Dinosaur Jr.’s “Farm”


Have you ever gotten your socks blown clear off by a rock record? Have you ever had your expectations not only met but exceeded to the point where you were left dumbfounded with your mouth hanging wide open? I now...

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June 24, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (1)

Review: Tiny Masters Of Today’s “Skeletons”


If you think music by teenagers has to follow strict rules and always go for the most sugar-coated pop dynamic, you need to hear Tiny Masters Of Today. The Brooklyn band is built around a brother and sister pair. Ada...

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June 23, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (0)

Review: Mos Def’s “The Ecstatic”


Not only does Mos Def stand as one of the last hopes for real, classic hip-hop in a pop-obsessed, shallow market, he also wants to consistently break new ground. When too many rappers want to go with the trends and...

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June 11, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (2)