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Album Review: T.I. – Paperwork (Score: 7/10)
Paperwork, T.I.’s ninth studio album, is a plea to his audience to validate his hood credibility. At this point in his career, shouldn’t the expectation ... -
Album Review: Ultramarine – Every Man And Woman Is A Star (Score: 10/10)
In 1991 this minimalistic duo conjured up a spell of unique Canterbury techno (later dubbed “folktronica”) for a genre that was still in its infancy. ... -
Album Review: Defeat The Low – A Nervous Smile (Score: 9/10)
Yes, the owner of Rise Records is the guitarist in this band, and that should be the only time to address that, because Defeat the ... -
Album Review: Barbara Padilla – Barbara Padilla (Score: 8/10)
In the spirit of Paul Potts and Susan Boyle, the miraculously voiced Mexican/American soprano Barbara Padilla—runner up on Season 4 of America’s Got Talent—gives it ... -
Album Review: Shuggie Otis - Live In Williamsburg (Score: 8/10)
Seventies child prodigy Shuggie Otis has re- turned with a bang. Having re-released Inspi- ration Information and its companion Wings Of Love, Shuggie Otis Live ... -
Album Review: Maggie Bjorklund - Shaken (Score: 9/10)
Danish pedal steel artiste Maggie Bjorklund puts together an A-list band for this masterpiece. Bassist Jim Barr (Portishead), drummer John Covertino (Calexico), guitar- ist John ... -
Album Review: PVRIS - White Noise (Score: 6/10)
PVRIS are a young band well on their way to making a name for themselves, but still have room to grow. For a debut release, ... -
Album Review: Black Veil Brides - IV (Score: 3/10)
On this, the fourth studio album from rock quintet Black Veil Brides, the group’s ambi- tion couldn’t be more clear. Unfortunately, they failed to deliver ... -
Album Review: Joe Budden - Some Love Lost (Score: 10/10)
Lyrically nice and sonically concise, Joe Budden is one of the few emcees who wears his heart on his sleeve, touching on personal issues which ... -
Album Review: FlyLeaf - "Between the Stars" (Score: 8/10)
Devotees of multiPlatinum nu metal rockers Flyleaf may be saddened by the departure of lead singer Lacey Sturm, but it would be shameful if past ... -
Album Review: Odesza - "In Return" (6/10)
This electronic duo’s sophomore CD is a rare case of an album that is good, but sadly just isn’t good enough. While the release is ... -
Album Review: Slash (feat. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators) - "World On Fire"
Whoever thinks rock & roll is in serious need of a remake should get a load of this. Here is modern rock in its purest ... -
Album Review: Karen Haglof - "Western Holiday" (Score: 9/10)
Karen Haglof comes up with a likable set of catchy and well-played songs in the country/roots-rock vein. Her voice is endearing, strong, matter-of-fact and honest, ... -
Album Review: Chick Corea Trio - "Trilogy" (Score: 9/10)
Legendary 20-time Grammy winning jazz pianist/composer Chick Corea’s spectacular new trio of veteran upright bassist Christian McBride and drummer Brian Blade (the rhythm section of ... -
Album Review: Amp Live - "Headphone Concerto" (Score: 8/10)
Amp Live, one-half of Zion I, has a knack for creativity—see his fantastic hip-hop remix of Radiohead’s In Rainbows feat. Too $hort and Del the ... -
Album Review: Interpol - "El Pintor" (Score: 8/10)
Making complex, integrated rhythms and guitar lines sound simple is what these guys have mastered. Like their influences, Joy Division and the Smiths, the band ... -
Album Review: Set It Off - "Duality" (9/10)
Set It Off’s sound has spanned a few genres, starting out as pop-rock before maturing into what they refer to as “orchestral pop rock.” However, ... -
Album Review: Blonde Redhead - "Barragán" (Score: 5/10)
Barragán, the ninth studio release from New York’s alt-rock trio Blonde Redhead, is certainly not for the faint of heart. It’s heady, otherworldly and challenging ... -
Album Review: Real Friends - "Maybe This Place Is The Same And We’re Just Changing" ...
“Living in the past never helped me or anyone move forward,” is one powerful line among many off the debut full-length release from this pop-punk ... -
Album Review: Buckcherry - "Fuck" (Score: 7/10)
Josh Todd and company have always been about shredding the envelope. They have remained an American rock & roll band that’s waved the middle finger ...
