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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.
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.
Devil's Halo
Though not as sprawlingly ambitious or experimental as the 2007 "The World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams," "Devil's Halo" neatly straddles a line between challenging and accessible, with some of the tightest and catchiest compositions she's yet brought forth.
Though not as sprawlingly ambitious or experimental as the 2007 "The World Has Made Me the Man of My Dreams," "Devil's Halo" neatly straddles a line between challenging and accessible, with some of the tightest and catchiest compositions she's yet brought forth.
Morning After Dark
Timbaland is nearing the release of the second installment in his "Shock Value" series, and from the sounds of the first single, "Morning After Dark," the producer is back in stride.
Timbaland is nearing the release of the second installment in his "Shock Value" series, and from the sounds of the first single, "Morning After Dark," the producer is back in stride.
Music For Men
On "Music for Men," the Gossip's devotion to being itself has finally found it a place in the mainstream.
On "Music for Men," the Gossip's devotion to being itself has finally found it a place in the mainstream.
Chasing Pirates
Due Nov. 17, Norah Jones' fourth studio album, "The Fall," will incorporate more rhythm and guitar, both of which are introduced with subtlety and care on the album's first single.
Due Nov. 17, Norah Jones' fourth studio album, "The Fall," will incorporate more rhythm and guitar, both of which are introduced with subtlety and care on the album's first single.
Goodnight Unknown
Lou Barlow's latest release, "Goodnight Unknown," incorporates the aggressive guitar, angst-ridden lyrics and low-fi sensibilities of his other bands (Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh), while maintaining the sweet sophistication of his 2005 solo release, "Emoh."
Lou Barlow's latest release, "Goodnight Unknown," incorporates the aggressive guitar, angst-ridden lyrics and low-fi sensibilities of his other bands (Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh), while maintaining the sweet sophistication of his 2005 solo release, "Emoh."
Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka
On his latest release, "Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka," Husayn continues the sonic innovation, culling from influences as diverse as Afrobeat and drum'n'bass and bearing traces of Timbaland (the reggae-tinged track "Nirvana") and André 3000 (the psychedelic "Major Heavy").
On his latest release, "Shafiq En' A-Free-Ka," Husayn continues the sonic innovation, culling from influences as diverse as Afrobeat and drum'n'bass and bearing traces of Timbaland (the reggae-tinged track "Nirvana") and André 3000 (the psychedelic "Major Heavy").
Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E. 2)
Fat Joe's lyrical flow has never been groundbreaking, but on his ninth studio album, "Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E. 2)," the Bronx-bred rapper again proves that he's got a knack for infectious beats.
Fat Joe's lyrical flow has never been groundbreaking, but on his ninth studio album, "Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E. 2)," the Bronx-bred rapper again proves that he's got a knack for infectious beats.
What Will We Be
Devendra Banhart's major-label debut, "What Will We Be," is intimate, experimental, and ultimately accessible.
Devendra Banhart's major-label debut, "What Will We Be," is intimate, experimental, and ultimately accessible.
Old Things New
The set's title track evokes the primal pain and loneliness of George Jones during his Billy Sherrill-produced '70s heyday, while Merle Haggard's influence is displayed on the bone-chilling "This Bed's Too Big."
The set's title track evokes the primal pain and loneliness of George Jones during his Billy Sherrill-produced '70s heyday, while Merle Haggard's influence is displayed on the bone-chilling "This Bed's Too Big."
Declaration Of Dependence
On their first album in five years, the Norwegian duo Eirik BØe and Erlend Øye—who record under the name Kings of Convenience—have returned with more atmospheric folk-pop to soothe the soul.
On their first album in five years, the Norwegian duo Eirik BØe and Erlend Øye—who record under the name Kings of Convenience—have returned with more atmospheric folk-pop to soothe the soul.
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.
Watching Alice Cooper onstage is like taking in a familiar movie. You know what's coming, but it's no less entertaining.
U2 -- Concert Review
Although U2's playing was typically superb, Sunday's show is unlikely to be remembered among its Southland best.
Although U2's playing was typically superb, Sunday's show is unlikely to be remembered among its Southland best.
Slow Poison
The Bravery rode a wave of synthesizers and droning vocals to success in 2005, and the band's lead single from its upcoming third album, "Stir the Blood," is true to that blueprint.
The Bravery rode a wave of synthesizers and droning vocals to success in 2005, and the band's lead single from its upcoming third album, "Stir the Blood," is true to that blueprint.
Parallel Uni-Verses
There aren't any chart-topping guests on the new release from Oakland, Calif., hip-hop pioneer Del the Funky Homosapien and New Jersey underground stalwart Tame One.
There aren't any chart-topping guests on the new release from Oakland, Calif., hip-hop pioneer Del the Funky Homosapien and New Jersey underground stalwart Tame One.
One Less Lonely Girl
Justin Bieber continues to croon his way into the hearts of tween girls everywhere with his sugary second single, "One Less Lonely Girl." Much as he did on his debut single, "One Time," Bieber makes a strong case for why he's the next pop/R&B heartthrob.
Justin Bieber continues to croon his way into the hearts of tween girls everywhere with his sugary second single, "One Less Lonely Girl." Much as he did on his debut single, "One Time," Bieber makes a strong case for why he's the next pop/R&B heartthrob.
This Is Us
Years removed from their teen-pop prominence, Backstreet Boys continue to produce pleasurable hooks and hummable vocal harmonies on "This Is Us," the group's seventh studio album and second as a foursome.
Years removed from their teen-pop prominence, Backstreet Boys continue to produce pleasurable hooks and hummable vocal harmonies on "This Is Us," the group's seventh studio album and second as a foursome.
Gotta Get It
Juvenile is a pioneer in his own right. The New Orleans rapper enjoyed a slew of Southern bounce hits years before Lil Wayne sold his first millions.
Juvenile is a pioneer in his own right. The New Orleans rapper enjoyed a slew of Southern bounce hits years before Lil Wayne sold his first millions.
Still
Reuniting after 15 years, BeBe & CeCe Winans offer definitive proof that things do indeed get better with time.
Reuniting after 15 years, BeBe & CeCe Winans offer definitive proof that things do indeed get better with time.
Kaleidoscope
Only Timbaland could corral a guest list more impressive (or more eclectic) than the one on Dutch producer/DJ Tiësto's new studio album, "Kaleidoscope."
Only Timbaland could corral a guest list more impressive (or more eclectic) than the one on Dutch producer/DJ Tiësto's new studio album, "Kaleidoscope."
Babilla
Four years after his last studio album, one of Latin urban music's truly original artists shines once again.
Four years after his last studio album, one of Latin urban music's truly original artists shines once again.
In and Out of Control
The girl-group sound has always been about just that—the sound and its evolution, rather than a strictly distaff conceit (think Blondie and Holly & the Italians in the '70s and '80s, Transvision Vamp and the Primitives in the '90s and Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Raveonettes today).
The girl-group sound has always been about just that—the sound and its evolution, rather than a strictly distaff conceit (think Blondie and Holly & the Italians in the '70s and '80s, Transvision Vamp and the Primitives in the '90s and Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Raveonettes today).
I Am the Cosmos (Deluxe Edition)
"Children by the millions/Worship Alex Chilton," so goes the Replacements song, but only thousands know about Chris Bell, his bandmate in Big Star's first incarnation.
"Children by the millions/Worship Alex Chilton," so goes the Replacements song, but only thousands know about Chris Bell, his bandmate in Big Star's first incarnation.
I Can Transform Ya
On his first officially released track since his February altercation with ex-girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown takes a break from performing community service to brag about his riches.
On his first officially released track since his February altercation with ex-girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown takes a break from performing community service to brag about his riches.
Pink Elephant
Singer/songwriter N'Dambi has been a darling of the indie-soul movement since the release of her 1999 debut, "Little Lost Girls Blues." With the arrival of her major-label debut, "Pink Elephant," the mainstream audience can finally hear her gut-rousing brand of soul.
Singer/songwriter N'Dambi has been a darling of the indie-soul movement since the release of her 1999 debut, "Little Lost Girls Blues." With the arrival of her major-label debut, "Pink Elephant," the mainstream audience can finally hear her gut-rousing brand of soul.
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