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"Up the Bracket" by The Libertines

"Up the Bracket" by The Libertines

The Libertines are a new group of snotty young punks that throw out riffs that made The Jam tick, and vocals that would make The Clash proud. Fittingly, Up the Bracket was produced by Clash lead guitarist Mick Jones, and his influence on this album is definitely audible. You can almost hear the memb... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"Escapology" by Robbie Williams

"Escapology" by Robbie Williams

Virgin Records could quite possibly be the most stupid record label in the history of music. First they give Mariah Carey 80 million dollars to make the movie and album Glitter. "Oops." And now they may have topped that colossal gaffe by offering Robbie Williams 120 million dollars for the rights to... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"Us" by Mull Historical Society

"Us" by Mull Historical Society

Mull Historical Society is the moniker that writer, performer and producer Colin MacIntyre has chosen to call his one-man-band. Pretty much the same kind of approach that Damon Gough has taken with Badly Drawn Boy. This comparison is also apt in terms of the music he makes. If you stay up on your Br... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones
"Rainy Day Music" by Jayhawks

"Rainy Day Music" by Jayhawks

No matter how many lineup changes this band goes through, they seem incapable of making a bad record. The Jayhawks don't even have their lead singer Mark Olson anymore, but long-time second fiddle, Gary Louris, has filled the void in a way that makes you forget all about Olsen. Similar to their last... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"Fallen" by Evanescence

"Fallen" by Evanescence

As something of a lyricist myself I'm a little picky and not usually impressed with a lot of artists out there, but I'm positively blown away by the sheer emotion Evanescence singer Amy Lee packs into her songs. Echoing with all the heartache and despair of a gothic tragedy, Evanescence' debut F... [More]

Written By: Rob Jones
"Elephant" by The White Stripes

"Elephant" by The White Stripes

There's little doubt that the White Stripes are one of the most interesting musical phenomena to come down the pike in some time. Former spouses Meg and Jack White have bewitched America with their mysterious relationship, but the fact remains that what they do together musically is absolutely refre... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones
"Fever to Tell" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

"Fever to Tell" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Within 30 seconds of listening of Fever to Tell, it's easy to hear why the Yeah Yeah Yeah's are being heralded as this year's saviors of rock and roll. Karen O's ferocious vocals, very remiscent of Siouxsie Sioux, rip roar and howl throughout the first three fourths of the album. Nick Zinner plays g... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"Night On My Side" by Gemma Hayes

"Night On My Side" by Gemma Hayes

Irish newcomer Gemma Hayes has been praised for over a year in Europe and even been nominated for the coveted mercury prize--which is pretty much the equivalent of best album of the year in the Europe markets. Now that it is finally being released here in the U.S. it can be properly ignored by every... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"Baby Im Bored" by Evan Dando

"Baby Im Bored" by Evan Dando

Say what you will about the former lead man of the Lemonheads, most considered him a drama queen, and a poor poor me act of the early 90's; but personally I considered him quite an amazing talent. It really is a shame that the Lemonheads claim to fame was that piss poor cover version of Simon & Garf... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"American Life" by Madonna

"American Life" by Madonna

Ray of Light? Absolutely brilliant. Music? Fun stuff. American Life? Worst album of the year. What went wrong? Well what hasn't gone wrong for Madonna lately? Did any of you bother to see her straight to video magnum opus of crap film Swept Away? They'll be showing that as the in-flight movie to tho... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"War on Errorism" by NOFX

"War on Errorism" by NOFX

Ah, my favorite punk band of all time NOFX. When some records come out, you just know they're gonna be a four star record.... wait.... ahhhh crap! Don't get me wrong this album still has great moments. NOFX have always been the funniest punkers around; "She's Nubs" talks about a girl who has trouble... [More]

Written By: Kyle England
"The Strangest Things" by Longwave

"The Strangest Things" by Longwave

Longwave is yet another great new young talent to come out of the thriving New York scene that has already turned out the likes of the Strokes, Interpol, Radio 4, etc. Longwave's sound definitely has that Strokes/Velvet Underground feel at times, but their immediate influences lie elsewhere. The mos... [More]

Written By: Kyle England