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The Point of It All
Best-known for soulful ballads like 2006's "Can't Let Go," Anthony Hamilton kicks it up a couple of notches on his latest album.
Best-known for soulful ballads like 2006's "Can't Let Go," Anthony Hamilton kicks it up a couple of notches on his latest album.
Compass
The master saxman uses the occasion of his latest Nonesuch release to embark on a "further exploration" of the trio format that he began with 2007's "Back East" (itself an homage to Sonny Rollins' "Way Out West").
The master saxman uses the occasion of his latest Nonesuch release to embark on a "further exploration" of the trio format that he began with 2007's "Back East" (itself an homage to Sonny Rollins' "Way Out West").
Sold Out
Big Shanty, a slide guitar cat out of south Alabama, is touted as a blues artist, but on this, his third album, his sound is more beholden to swamp rock.
Big Shanty, a slide guitar cat out of south Alabama, is touted as a blues artist, but on this, his third album, his sound is more beholden to swamp rock.
Jeanius
Jean Grae is possibly the strongest, most talented female MC hip-hop has seen in the past 20 years.
Jean Grae is possibly the strongest, most talented female MC hip-hop has seen in the past 20 years.
Producers: Calum McColl, Thomas Weill
Malian vocalist/ songwriter Rokia TraorÉ's latest album project is a collection of tunes (most of which she composed or co-authored) that are notable for both their gorgeous musicality and graceful simplicity.
Malian vocalist/ songwriter Rokia TraorÉ's latest album project is a collection of tunes (most of which she composed or co-authored) that are notable for both their gorgeous musicality and graceful simplicity.
Live in Skowhegan
A cult favorite in the jam-band world and the orbits closest to it, Grace Potter, possibly the planet's finest 25-year-old Janis disciple/B3 virtuoso, and her band are distinctly of the See Them Live variety.
A cult favorite in the jam-band world and the orbits closest to it, Grace Potter, possibly the planet's finest 25-year-old Janis disciple/B3 virtuoso, and her band are distinctly of the See Them Live variety.
Black Sea
"Black Sea" is an appropriate title for the latest album from this Austrian guitar/laptop experimentalist—while listening, you feel like you're floating through some alien ocean.
"Black Sea" is an appropriate title for the latest album from this Austrian guitar/laptop experimentalist—while listening, you feel like you're floating through some alien ocean.
Avant
Early on his fifth album, Myron Avant proclaims, "I wanna take it back, baby—way back."
Early on his fifth album, Myron Avant proclaims, "I wanna take it back, baby—way back."
Let Go
Toby Lightman got off to a stellar start in 2004 with adult top 40 hits "Devils and Angels" and "Real Love," until label Lava had other ideas.
Toby Lightman got off to a stellar start in 2004 with adult top 40 hits "Devils and Angels" and "Real Love," until label Lava had other ideas.
See You in My Nightmares
Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak" is filled with raw emotion, and this song is no exception. Over haunting violins, cello and viola, West and Lil Wayne make clear they are no longer heartbroken—and determined to have the last word on love lost.
Kanye West's "808s & Heartbreak" is filled with raw emotion, and this song is no exception. Over haunting violins, cello and viola, West and Lil Wayne make clear they are no longer heartbroken—and determined to have the last word on love lost.
Come On Get Higher
San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson's "Come On Get Higher," from sixth studio album "Some Mad Hope," is his biggest hit to date—an adult top 40 smash and his first to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Matt Nathanson's "Come On Get Higher," from sixth studio album "Some Mad Hope," is his biggest hit to date—an adult top 40 smash and his first to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Producers: Nikki Sixx, DJ Ashba, Marti Frederiksen
Two months ago, Chicago-based the Last Vegas was selected by MÖtley CrÜe as winner of Guitar Center On-Stage, then opened for the legendary bad boys at the Hollywood Palladium.
Two months ago, Chicago-based the Last Vegas was selected by MÖtley CrÜe as winner of Guitar Center On-Stage, then opened for the legendary bad boys at the Hollywood Palladium.
Human
Brandy's been through her share of drama the last few years (a car accident that left another driver dead and a recent confession that she lied about marrying the father of her 5-year-old daughter), so it comes as no surprise that her fifth studio album reflects on life's joys and pitfalls.
Brandy's been through her share of drama the last few years (a car accident that left another driver dead and a recent confession that she lied about marrying the father of her 5-year-old daughter), so it comes as no surprise that her fifth studio album reflects on life's joys and pitfalls.
A Different Me
Moving past the pain and tears of her first two albums, a sultry and sexy Keyshia Cole lets fans know she's ready to give them "A Different Me."
Moving past the pain and tears of her first two albums, a sultry and sexy Keyshia Cole lets fans know she's ready to give them "A Different Me."
Folie à Deux
"Change will come," Patrick Stump sings on "(Coffee's for Closers)," a typically excitable cut from the new Fall Out Boy album.
"Change will come," Patrick Stump sings on "(Coffee's for Closers)," a typically excitable cut from the new Fall Out Boy album.
Better
The title track from Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" hit radio a couple of months ago, but this new single is, well, much better—a hook-filled track that won't tarnish the band's reputation for radio hits.
The title track from Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" hit radio a couple of months ago, but this new single is, well, much better—a hook-filled track that won't tarnish the band's reputation for radio hits.
Greatest Remixes
Diehard fans of Good Charlotte's early pop-punk records can't say they didn't see "Greatest Remixes" coming—at least not if they heard last year's dance-flavored "Good Morning Revival," much of which could've passed for an album by singer Joel Madden's ex, Hilary Duff.
Diehard fans of Good Charlotte's early pop-punk records can't say they didn't see "Greatest Remixes" coming—at least not if they heard last year's dance-flavored "Good Morning Revival," much of which could've passed for an album by singer Joel Madden's ex, Hilary Duff.
Concert Review: KROQ Christmas, Night 2
Sunday's epic moment during the second night of KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas belonged to the second-billed Killers.
Sunday's epic moment during the second night of KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas belonged to the second-billed Killers.
Concert Review: KROQ Christmas, Night 1
Fans of Southern Cal modern-rock giant KROQ received two early holiday presents during Saturday's first night of the station's annual two-day Almost Acoustic Christmas musical smorgasbord, as a reunited Stone Temple Pilots and headlining punk veterans the Offspring delivered crowd-pleasing, chock-full-o'favorites sets.
Fans of Southern Cal modern-rock giant KROQ received two early holiday presents during Saturday's first night of the station's annual two-day Almost Acoustic Christmas musical smorgasbord, as a reunited Stone Temple Pilots and headlining punk veterans the Offspring delivered crowd-pleasing, chock-full-o'favorites sets.
Yancey Boys
The late James "Jay Dee/ J. Dilla" Yancey was a master of hip-hop production, a man whose influence will be forever etched into the fabric of the rap game's future endeavors.
The late James "Jay Dee/ J. Dilla" Yancey was a master of hip-hop production, a man whose influence will be forever etched into the fabric of the rap game's future endeavors.
A Cross the Universe
Unfortunately for Justice, the act's "live" CD/ DVD sees release a few weeks after the blogosphere had a field day with a photo that showed it playing ferociously on MIDI equipment—which was visibly unplugged. No matter, though.
Unfortunately for Justice, the act's "live" CD/ DVD sees release a few weeks after the blogosphere had a field day with a photo that showed it playing ferociously on MIDI equipment—which was visibly unplugged. No matter, though.
Sings Murder Ballads and Disaster Songs
Amid daily news of tragedy and economic collapse, now is either the worst or best time to release a collection of songs about death and mayhem.
Amid daily news of tragedy and economic collapse, now is either the worst or best time to release a collection of songs about death and mayhem.
The Greatest Hits of the Eighties
With a Christmas single on the AC singles chart for the second year in a row and a fifth sold-out year of live shows beginning in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow's millennial presence continues to dazzle.
With a Christmas single on the AC singles chart for the second year in a row and a fifth sold-out year of live shows beginning in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow's millennial presence continues to dazzle.
Brighten the Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition
Matador's reissue campaign for the Pavement catalog continues with "Brighten the Corners," arguably the most overlooked of the band's five studio albums. It's still a bit tough to figure out why.
Matador's reissue campaign for the Pavement catalog continues with "Brighten the Corners," arguably the most overlooked of the band's five studio albums. It's still a bit tough to figure out why.
Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band
This Washington, D.C., crew, assembled by bassist Robert Fox and guitarist Michael Shereikis, was initially inspired by the musical legacy of Nigerian icon Fela Kuti.
This Washington, D.C., crew, assembled by bassist Robert Fox and guitarist Michael Shereikis, was initially inspired by the musical legacy of Nigerian icon Fela Kuti.
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