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TODAY AT 411MANIA.COM
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QUICK ‘N’ DIRTY NEWS!
It’s the 4th of July special as we go state by state listing 50 things we love about America – from Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska to Alaska’s hottest babe Jewel to Alice Cooper’s love of Milwaukee and plenty more. Plus, the best music of 2005, chart news and Heidi Montag, Jessica Simpson, Brooke Burke, Rachel Bilson and more are our star-spangled Pieces of the Week!
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MICHAEL'S FINAL PERFORMANCEStunning new video footage from Michael Jackson's final rehearsal shows the King of Pop singing and dancing like he did years ago! Check out the footage of Jackson's final performance by checking out the full article!
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ACE HOOD REVIEW!Ace Hood is back with his second album, Ruthless! Does his sophomore album showcase the same energy and determination as his debut, or will he succumb to the curse? 411’s Patrick Robinson checks in with the full review…
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NEWS REPORTS
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Quick ‘n’ Dirty Music News: 07.03.09
(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
It’s the 4th of July special!! We go state by state listing 50 things we love about America – from Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska to Alaska’s hottest babe Jewel to Alice Cooper’s love of Milwaukee and plenty more. Plus, the best music of 2005, chart news and Heidi Montag, Jessica Simpson, Brooke Burke, Rachel Bilson and more are our star-spangled Pieces of the Week!!!
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The Hip-Hop Herald 07.02.09: Obsession For Men
(07.02.2009) - Patrick Robinson
Mariah Carey thinks Eminem is still obsessed with her, Lil Wayne has an obsessed fan calling 911, Foxy Brown issues a statement about her preferential treatment, and the driver in T.I.'s friend's shooting is sentenced to jail! Plus: A look at some of the best verses in hip-hop's history!
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NEWS
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Jackson's memorial could be as big as the moon landing, the JFK assassination and the last episode of "M.A.S.H."...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
"Best I Ever Had" gets a video...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
And the health department is not happy...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
He was described as "an anesthesia addict"...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
Feeling lucky? See if you can score in the random drawing for tickets...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Jackson toured with an IV pole and his own anesthesiologist...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Perry's latest solo effort nearly ready to go...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Amy banned from her hotel pool...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Brian May is unflappable...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Q doesn't believe the medical condition...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
Latest on the Jackson story...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Listen to online radio, your own music and more anywhere there's Wi-Fi...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Get a sneak preview of the band's latest world tour...
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(07.03.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Game lays down "Better On The Other Side" on the day of Jackson's death...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
One of the two was a "instrumental" album of classical music...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
Watch Jackson sing and dance just two days before his death...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
11,000 tickets will be given away for free to Jackson's Staples Center memorial while Thriller is set to be the #1 selling album in the country this week...
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(07.03.2009) - AJ Grey
Jessica's curves on display in weird Waldo dress...
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(07.03.2009) - Ashish
And turned to plastic surgery as a way to not look like his father, says close friend...
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(07.02.2009) - Mitch Michaels
Foos invading the White House!
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ALBUM REVIEWS
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(07.03.2009) - Patrick Robinson
Will Ace Hood's sophomore album showcase the same energy and determination he did on his debut, or will he succumb to the curse?
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(07.02.2009) - Matt Shoemaker
The Autumn Offering didn't fare so well in the critical field with their last album, Fear Will Cast No Shadow. Will their new album help propel them back into the metalcore spotlight, or will this truly be their requiem?
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(07.01.2009) - C.A. Bell
The critical darlings of indie rock are back with a new album, but does it live up to the work they've become so beloved for?
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(07.01.2009) - Michael James
Can Regina Spektor's new album overcome a horrible first impression and my anti-Strokes biases?
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(06.30.2009) - Patrick Robinson
After serving 10 years in jail, Maino releases his debut album and tells you the story of how he got here. Surprisingly, it's a much better listen than you'd think
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(06.30.2009) - Marshall Slayton
Moby brings us his ninth album with the melancholy Wait For Me. Is it on par with his best work, or has the prolific DJ finally jumped the shark?
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(06.29.2009) - Rob Fierro
Amazing Baby uses many different elements to produce an album that’s seemingly penned by a band in an identity crisis—not necessarily a bad thing.
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(06.28.2009) - Paul Hollingsworth
The 'Quiet Beatle' finally gets a career-spanning greatest hits collection. It's about time, but was it worth the wait?
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(06.28.2009) - Paul Schofield
Can ‘the Scottish James Blunt’ outgrow his comparisons, or is he just another singer/songwriter clone?
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(06.27.2009) - C.A. Bell
Paolo tries to break from his Pop past and make his own footprint on history with his second LP. In the process, he touches just about every genre possible....except Death Metal...he doesn't get there.
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(06.27.2009) - Michael James
Wale's last mixtape brought him high praise from even the non-hip-hop press. Can lightning strike twice before his major label debut?
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(06.26.2009) - Shawn S. Lealos
The progressive rockers are back with a new album featuring six songs clocking in at over an hour. Is it overkill or have they truly released an epic?
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(06.26.2009) - Aaron Mayagoitia
After delivering the goods with their ’07 reunion album Beyond, original members J Mascis, Lou Barlow and Murph have returned with yet another album. Does the band still have what it took to make Beyond such an excellent album or did they lose it along the way? Read the review if you want to know where the band stands with Farm, their fifth album.
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(06.26.2009) - C.A. Bell
Is Pete Yorn really the singer/songwriter for our generation?
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(06.25.2009) - Enrique
Guitarist/songwriter Omar Rodriguez-Lopez has said his band’s fifth full-length is “[The Mars Volta’s] acoustic album,” which is an apt description. If that idea appeals to you, the album is great. But if you like The Mars Volta because they rock, prepare to be disappointed.
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(06.25.2009) - Alistair McGeorge
Despite being together for the best part of 6 years, There For Tomorrow haven’t quite managed to fully break into the mainstream yet. With new album A Little Faster, that could all change. Will their full-length debut on Hopeless Records be the push they need?
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(06.25.2009) - Ben Czajkowski
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie is in theaters. You might have already seen it. Question is, should you check out the accompanying album? 411Music's Ben Czajkowski has the full scoop about this soundtrack and whether or not its worth buying.
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(06.24.2009) - C.A. Bell
The Mars Volta shift gears, but can they reach the mainstream without upsetting their core?
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(06.24.2009) - Shawn S. Lealos
The power pop band that remade "Mrs. Robinson" is back with an album full of covers, most of which are alt-country. Can they pull it off or is this album just "Waiting Around to Die"?
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(06.20.2009) - Vanessa Willoughby
A musician and songwriter who had an overwhelming amount of promise, Jeff Buckley was and still is the kind of visionary that proves timeless with each and every listen.
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COLUMNS
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(07.03.2009) - Chris Crowing
AC/DC, Alice in Chains (with new song) and Alec Empire/Atari Teenage Riot, plus thoughts on Michael Jackson's passing, Papa Roach and more...
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(07.03.2009) - Mark Ingoldsby
Drake serves up romance with a side order of smut, Kristinia DeBarge swipes a familiar hook to launch her pop career, Depeche Mode creates the perfect juxtaposition of hope and despair, Godsmack provides adequate rock station filler, Bon Jovi participates in an impromptu jam, and more. Brought to you by the sometimes humorous, always heartless guitarist from the hard rock band A Simple Complex.
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(07.03.2009) - Jacob Leo
In this edition of Music History X we see Guns N' Roses incite riots, The Beach Boys start a revolution, The Rolling Stones hitting a high mark, plus more from The Doors, Bon Jovi, Pantera and more!
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(07.02.2009) - Dan Haggerty
Aaron Mayagoitia and Sandeep Murali take on your music news: Will Michael Jackson be remembered first for his music? Should Pete Wentz call it quits? Will Devildriver be the metal release of the summer? Are Deep Purple under appreciated? Will you be checking out the new Slayer album? Is hair metal best forgotten? All these questions will be answered in this week's 411 Fact or Fiction: Music!
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(07.01.2009) - Adam Battagello
The battle of hard rock as the established Linkin Park take on newcomers Halestorm
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(07.01.2009) - Mikey MiGo
In the 150th Edition of The Savage Animal, Mikey MiGo takes a look at ten bands who got their names from movies. Check in with “White Zombie” to “Wu Tang” and all the “Misfits” in between.
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(07.01.2009) - Jay Carroll
This week, I'll examine and defend Michael Jackson's persona against the public perception of The Man In The Mirror.
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CONCERTS
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(06.29.2009) - Ari Berenstein
There is no doubt you’ll have a fun time if you see ND and Paramore on tour this summer, even if its raining hail while you wait on line…
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(06.27.2009) - Aaron Mayagoitia
The original Dinosaur Jr. is once again on tour after supporting their '07 Beyond album. Does the band still sync on stage or has all the good vibe found a few years back come to an end? Read along and find out for yourself if the mighty Dino still predates with its unrelenting sonic attack.
Pictures and video inside!
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(05.11.2009) - Chris Crowing
One of the best gigs I've ever seen, by a band you've probably never heard of - check it out!
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(04.16.2009) - Chris Crowing
Veteran techno heads turned firestarting crossover act hits Glasgow on the comeback trail - did it rock, or did it not?
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(04.09.2009) - Jesse Coy
Britain's alternative and sometimes controversial darlings play the Far East on April Fool's Day.
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(03.28.2009) - Chris Crowing
Carlsberg don’t do metal gigs, but if they did they still wouldn’t be as good as this one. Best gig ever. Fact!
Ok, well probably not, but it was bloody fantastic nonetheless - check it out!
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(03.17.2009) - Leo Rivera
Ten years is a long time to be successful and relevant in the music business. Especially if you consider the tumultuous past ten years the music industry has gone through.
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