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Elvis Costello – Secret, Profane and Sugarcane Review
(07.15.2009)
The angry young man is back with another studio album. This go around, with the help of T-Bone Burnett, he dabbles in acoustic folk and country with a little Blue Grass thrown in for good measure. How will the album play for fans of his punk and new wave hits of his youth? |
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All Mixed Up 06.29.09: Remember The Time?
(06.29.2009)
This week I offer up a truly original idea…a Michael Jackson retrospective! However, this column examines the correlation of his song titles to his eccentric behavior in his private life. The love fest is over but is it too soon? Plus, I offer the 10 Songs I want played at my funeral. |
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All Mixed Up 06.22.09: Family Tradition
(06.22.2009)
It’s Father’s Day (or the day after) so this week I look at some of the best second generation musicians who have super famous rock star dads. Plus, I offer my Top 12 musicians who are children of musicians. |
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Dave Matthews Band - Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King Review
(06.06.2009)
Four years after their last studio effort, The Dave Matthews Band returns with their seventh studio album. It is their first without sax player LeRoi Moore, who died at the start of the recording sessions for this album. Moore’s death is at the center of the album, which at times celebrates life, but more often than not points the finger at God. Does it make the album any good? |
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All Mixed Up 06.01.09: What's My Age Again?
(06.01.2009)
Age ain't nothing but a number. Join me this week as I blow out the candles on my own birthday cake and take a look at some of the oldest rockers who keep rocking. Also as a present to you all, I present to you my top 14 songs about growing old. |
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All Mixed Up 05.25.09: 2009 Summer Concert Preview
(05.25.2009)
Since I have nothing better to do, I bring you a list of the Top 41(+1) bands and artists playing at an arena, stadium, club or parking lot near you. So get out of your mom’s basement and go see a show.
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Tori Amos - Abnormally Attracted to Sin Review
(05.22.2009)
The tormented 90s piano chanteuse is back with her 10th studio album tackling more weighty issues. The album explores her tendencies to give in to temptation (or simply make bad choices). Is it any good? |
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All Mixed Up 05.19.09: What a Concept
(05.19.2009)
Sometimes bands just want to tell a story rather than offer a few singles and a bunch of throwaways. This week I take a look at the concept album and give my play list of the notable songs off of the best ones. |
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Green Day - 21st Century Breakdown Review
(05.16.2009)
The pop punk rockers return for another conceptual album focusing on the decline of American ideals and its people's general apathy. The protest song is back ladies and gents! |
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NOFX - Coaster Review
(05.15.2009)
Fat Mike and NOFX are back with their 11th studio album in 25 years. Now that George Bush is out of office what will they sing about...religion, alcoholism, Canadian band Teagan and Sara and the decline of America and the record industry. Who say's you can't teach old punks new tricks? |
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All Mixed Up 05.11.09: Songs about Your Mom
(05.11.2009)
This week I look at some women who are rock stars and grade their parenting skills in the public eye. Plus, my Top 10 songs about mothers. |
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Tinted Windows - Tinted Windows Review
(05.09.2009)
James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins/A Perfect Circle, Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick and Taylor Hanson of Hanson (WTF?) together again for the first time! What are the results from this Super Group with over 75 years of combined experience? Pure power pop greatness!
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All Mixed Up 04.27.09: Girls With Big Bottoms
(04.27.2009)
No, this is not a column about hip-hop videos nor a list of 411’s favorite Kim Kardashian pictures. It is a brief history of women who play bass. Plus, my play list of Top 15 female bass players ever. |
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All Mixed Up 04.20.09: Because I Got High
(04.20.2009)
It's 4.20, so I take the obvious road this week and discuss how marijuana has weaved itself into music. Plus stories about famous musician's drug arrests and my play list of 20 songs with marijuana references. Oh, yeah kids, just say no! |
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Blue October - Approaching Normal Review
(04.19.2009)
The Texas based band returns to more dark lyrics on their 5th studio album since 1995. Will it meet the success of their last album, Foiled?
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Silversun Pickups – Swoon Review
(04.18.2009)
The grunge movement lives on with the Silversun Pickups second full length album. Is it any good? |
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All Mixed Up 04.13.09: Shame on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
(04.13.2009)
2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions are in the books, now I dissect how artists are nominated to punch a ticket to “The Cleve”. In addition, my play list of the Top 12 Artists NOT in the HOF (But SHOULD be). |
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All Mixed Up 04.06.09: Disney Music
(04.06.2009)
Mickey Mouse is now a full fledged music mogul. He has owned you since birth and trust me he will own you again someday. Here is a look at what he has been up to. Plus my top 18 Disney Songs of all time. Yes, I am that lame! |
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Ace Enders & A Million Different People - When I Hit The Ground Review
(04.04.2009)
The Early November front man goes solo with some catchy pop rock. A Million different people can't be wrong...
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All Mixed Up 03.30.09: Rock and Wrestling Connection
(03.30.2009)
This week I look at how music helped the WWE set up the first Wrestlemania. I also look at Jim Johnston, the genius behind most of the WWE theme songs over the past 20 plus years. Finally, I give you my thoughts on 25 WWE theme songs. |
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