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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 ...
