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Joe Henry – “The Man I Keep Hid”

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Joe Henry – “The Man I Keep Hid”

“The Man I Keep Hid” is new from Blood From The Stars due 8/18 via Anti. Joe’s alt. country, rock, jazz and folk roots add some eclectec tones to the track’s bluesy nature, a theme that is prevalent throughout the record. and while never achieving the same level of popularity that his label and genre partner Tom Waits has, Henry’s artistic consistency has bore him a longevity of career not often accomplished. who cares about popularity when you can continue to inspire? a wise man did once say… “it’s better to burn out than to fade away”. so what burns out for the consistent? i suppose it’s up for discussion..

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rating: 8.2

brown8

reviewed by
08-04-09

New Snippet from the Jay Electronica/Just Blaze Project

i CANNOT wait to hear this record, holy shit…

reviewed by
08-04-09

Reigning Sound – “Call Me”

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Reigning Sound – “Call Me”

excuse us while we mark out over greg cartwright. this is rock and roll, kids. there is so much spirit in this music. this is music that HAS to be played and HAS to be heard. and, oh man, are we psyched to hear it! catch that holy ghost, holla!

order “love and curses” LP

rating: 8.2

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reviewed by
08-04-09

Muse – “Uprising”

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Muse – “Uprising”

“Uprising” will be the first single off of Muse’s fifth studio release The Resistance. much more like them and less like the aforementioned, this track is a stadium stomper. and from what’s been heard of the album thus far, Muse should at least be maintaining their arena/festival headlining credentials for some time to come. yeah – it’s an anthem, “SO C’MON”

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rating: 7.2

brown7

reviewed by
08-03-09

PLAY BOTH VIDEOS AT THE SAME TIME: Admiral Ackbar vs. OJ Da Juiceman

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08-03-09

Omar Souleyman – “Lansob Sherek” (I Will Make a Trap)

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Omar Souleyman – “Lansob Sherek” (I Will Make a Trap)

look up a defintion of “GOES HARD” in your favorite dictionary.

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rating: 8.5
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reviewed by
08-03-09

Cornershop – “Who Fingered Rock ‘n’ Roll” and more…

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Cornershop – “Who Fingered Rock n Roll”

Cornershop’s new single poetically poses an honest question. and a good one it is, who the fuck did finger rock and roll? somebody had to do it.. was it this guy?? WELL to be honest there were many, but that cat definitely got maximum finger bang. either way, Cornershop’s sixth studio effort Judy Sucks A Lemon For Breakfast dropped this week. the single is a sitar flavored straightforward and soulful rocker – which makes its point at the very least..

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Cornershop – “Brimful of Asha”

Cornershop – “Candyman”

more as promised: off 1997’s When I Was Born for the 7th Time, “Brimful of Asha” became an international hit with a commercial friendly remix done by Norman Cook. here’s the lesser heard original version with all 5 plus minutes of jangly minimal pop goodness. the track was written as a tribute to the prolific Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle and the Indian music industry. “Candyman” gives some serious Band of Gypsies vibes but with an electro twist. the track regained some love in ’08 for being in a Nike commercial featuring King James. man with Shaq attack in c-town there’s no way the Cavs can lose… AGAIN. Cleveland is way due for a title you know?!

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rating: 7.3
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reviewed by
08-01-09

As Tall As Lions – “Circles”

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As Tall As Lions – “Circles”

cleaner than the prior live version, the first single “Circles” offers a glance into As Tall As Lions 3rd Studio LP dropping August 18. the band also has an additional track titled “In Case of Rapture” which explores some great instrumental ideas, only available on their myspace. you can’t take it with you is one of our most anticipated releases of the year, stay tuned..

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rating: 8.7

brown91

reviewed by
07-30-09

Ladyfingers – “Tell Me Again”

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Ladyfingers – “Tell Me Again”

a true independent artist that radiates personality. the alter-ego of adam weiner delivers “tell me again” with the soul and conviction of his rockabilly, soul and folk predecessors. all while embracing his unique cabaret motif

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rating: 7.8
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reviewed by
07-29-09

Winston Audio – “Hey Ann”

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Winston Audio -“Hey Ann”

YYYEs. The Red Rhythm is the debut full-length from atlanta’s Winston Audio. and slaves to rhythm they are on “hey ann”. mr writer why don’t you tell us like it really is???

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rating: 9.3
brown94

reviewed by
07-29-09

Ryan Leslie – “All My Love”

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Ryan Leslie – “All My Love”

can the former mr. cassie really sing? haha, don’t look at us to decide. but we can dig “all my love’s” killer chorus/prechorus hooks & head-nod worthy rhythms. anyone else hear some morrissey influence in the “even if i don’t have all your trust” line?

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rating: 7.3

brown7

reviewed by
07-28-09

Ty Segall – “Standing at the Station”

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Ty Segall – “Standing at the Station”

could this be……rock and roll???

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rating: 7.7

brown7

reviewed by
07-28-09