Alice Cooper -- Concert Review
Watching Alice Cooper onstage is like taking in a familiar movie. You know what's coming, but it's no less entertaining.
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Make Me
Janet Jackson gave her late brother, Michael, two gifts in September.
Save Me, San Francisco
Train frontman Pat Monahan isn't kidding when he promises toward the end of his band's fifth album, "Save Me, San Francisco," that "brick by brick, we'll get back to yesterday."
Breakeven
The Script's last single, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved," failed to ignite U.S. airwaves despite its success in Europe. The group's follow-up, however, should rectify that situation.
Duets
The Blind Boys of Alabama have been in business for generations, but only during this decade has the enduring gospel group achieved broader recognition and acclaim.
Breathe
On his heartfelt, slow-burning single "Breathe," Ryan Star extends a hand to everyone in need. "Take the world off your shoulders and put it on me," he sings, his voice clenching with veracity.
Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare & Otherworldly African-American Gospel, 1944-2007
Most modern listeners identify African-American gospel with recordings that mix passion with professionalism, and perhaps a certain amount of studio smarts.
Congregation of the Damned
Atreyu's 2007 release, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor," found the band experimenting with a softer side when the group's Alex Varkatzas ditched his snarling growl for clearer vocals.
K.O.D.
Out of adversity comes strength. That's the message independent stalwart Tech N9ne delivers on his most introspective project to date, "K.O.D.
Este Mundo
Whether it's klezmer, cumbia, ska, reggae or French chanson, there doesn't seem to be a genre that the San Francisco quintet Rupa & the April Fishes can't do.
Dolly
Dolly Parton has spent her career veering between mountain music tradition and Nash-Vegas glitter—what else would you expect from an artist who built an amusement park near her Appalachian hometown?
New Fang
Ever since Them Crooked Vultures cranked up their own hype machine with a 14-second YouTube clip and a brief club tour for which no one could seem to score tickets, people have been clamoring to hear the band's recorded material.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Given that last year's "Twilight" soundtrack sold more than 2 million copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, it's not surprising that the sequel's companion album largely reproduces the first set's alt-rock grab-bag approach—albeit with bigger names befitting the higher profile of "New Moon."
Time for Miracles
His debut album and single are just weeks away, but Adam Lambert is giving fans an early taste of his post-"American Idol" material by lending his voice to the "2012" film soundtrack.
Spilt Milk
Sorrow over a breakup rarely sounds as exalted as it does on singer/songwriter Kristina Train's debut album, "Spilt Milk," where her lyrics are often awash in isolation.
Bye Bye Bayou
In honor of Vinyl Saturday (Nov. 7), the dance-punk outfit LCD Soundsystem is targeting discerning music collectors with an exclusive 12-inch single: a cover of Alan Vega's "Bye Bye Bayou.
I've Never Seen a Straight Banana: Rare Moments, Vol. 1
Consider this a 16-track wakeup call to those who consider Tiny Tim—tip-toeing through the tulips with his ukulele—little more than an entertaining novelty act.
D.N.A.
Mario has a broken heart and he's pouring it all out on his latest set, "D.N.A." Over simple violin strings on "Stranded," he sings, "All that we had is gone in a second/And I'm sad baby/What am I gonna do now?"
El Último Trago
It's not surprising that the Afro-Spanish singer Concha Buika is a favorite of the filmmaker Pedro Almodovar.
Embryonic
For some longtime Lips fans, the band's 12th studio album, "Embryonic," will be hailed as a welcome return to the experimental, psychedelic form of its early years.
Think Free
A New York underground jazz scene mainstay, bassist Ben Allison has broken away from traditional jazz into crossover hybrids and developed a distinctive voice.
Kings and Queens
With its new single "Kings and Queens," 30 Seconds to Mars veers from the post-hardcore direction of its previous two albums toward a more accessible sound.
Love 2
Air's fifth studio album resembles the lo-fi pop for which the French electronic duo first became known more than the cosmic symphony of recent efforts.
Guilty Of the Crime
Two pairs of veteran country siblings come together with impressive results on this tune.
Slice
Five for Fighting mastermind John Ondrasik's '70s musical influences are palpable on the act's fifth release, "Slice."
Like You Do
The lyrics of up-and-comer Angel Taylor's new single are striking in their assertion of conflicted desire—they may not be edgy, but at least they feel honest.
