Marshall’s eclectic sound on full display with Jukebox album
Chan Marshall isn’t Bob Dylan. The iconic song master has written the greatest songs for nearly 60 years, while Marshall, at 36 years old, hasn’t touched half that. So when…
The Mars Volta’s fourth album an ‘experience’
Never heard a man speak like this man before,” snarls Cedric Bixler-Zavala, the singer/lyricist half of The Mars Volta on The Bedlam in Goliath. It’s like he’s speaking to himself…
Vampire Weekend creates buzz, excitement with debut album
On their self-titled debut, Vampire Weekend has become quite the buzz band. While a portion of their first effort was leaked onto the internet back in September, they still manage…
A look back at the best albums of the year
2007 has been host to a variety of great music. To make it easier, here’s a list of ten albums that you can’t afford to miss. 10. Gogol Bordello –…
Junk Science’s hip-hop beats, weak vocals don’t mesh well on new album
Sometimes, things are better together: peanut butter and jelly, Abbot and Costello, movies and popcorn. Music has always been pioneered by pairs; Lennon and McCartney have written some of the…
The Hives maintain unique sound
Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist, The Hives’ eccentric and out of control front man, never seems to shut up. From shouting, “Tick, tick, tick, tick, boom!” on their explosive new single, to…
Icelandic band follows own path
In a land of music, where almost anything goes, Sigur Rós does not stand above all others. Instead, they float along on their own strange island at sea, not to…
Chicago’s Umphrey’s McGee releases jam-packed live album
Jam band fanatics: you can rest easy now. The departure of Phish was a sad realization, and no one will ever live up to the standards set by The Grateful…
Carl Platou’s Frozen Eve full of warm emotions
Carl Platou is an interesting dude. The proclaimed “king of dark pop” (by his own Web site, no less) exhales a deep, relaxed tone through his vocal pipes. He has…
R.E.M.’s first ever live album worth the wait
Is there anything R.E.M. can’t do? Their new live album (their first in their 20-plus year career) is a blast of energy, charm and a much needed kick in the…