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"Familiar To Millions" by Oasis

What a year it's been for Oasis. In addition to losing and replacing two members of the band, starting and abruptly ending a European tour, and countless other tabloid exploits, Oasis has somehow managed to crank out two impressive albums. Familiar to Millions, the latter of the two, is Oasis' fir... [More]

Written By: Kelly Patch

"Haunted" by Poe

Poe (aka Annie Danielewsky) is a considerable talent. Her latest, Haunted contains 17 confidently rendered songs whose coordinates intersect somewhere between Garbage and Aimee Mann and I think it's the best music value of the year. Annie has sampled excerpts from spoken word tapes that she dis... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"Songs for the Deaf" by Queens of the Stone Age

Like some kind of miraculous cross between Rob Zombie and Grand Funk Railroad, Queens of the Stone Age are interested in nothing but rocking your fillings loose. As the popular PGA expression goes these guys are all about "grinding it out." They're the modern day equivalent of riding in a Camaro wit... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"This Side" by Nickel Creek

My respect for country music has made me the target of ridicule among my friends for some time now. I think people tend to forget that all music is truly seperated into two categories: it sucks or it rocks. Say what you will about Country but it can't be denied that Nickel Creek rocks. Rather... [More]

Written By: Michael Jurgensmeier

"Home" by Dixie Chicks

Every once in a while someone besides Steve Earle comes along and restores my faith in Country music. I'm very happy to report that the Dixie Chicks have landed such a blow--which is particularly heartening after last months paint-by-the-number release by SheDaisy. The Dixie Chicks have got it... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"Sticks and Stones" by New Found Glory

If there's such a thing for a band like this to play it safe, NFG have definitely colored inside the lines with Sticks and Stones. NFG marches to the same tune as Blink 182 and Jimmy Eats World, and though they can play their instruments and sound just as good at times, they're a few notches below B... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"Daybreaker" by Beth Orton

The third release from the lanky and mysterious British siren, is far from disappointing but too often finds her straying from the thing that makes her so cool. Namely the warm scratch of her voice and her angular take on the pop ballad. Like a sharp piece of candy her voice is as piercing as delici... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"October Road" by James Taylor

If ever any one artist invented a kind of music that he alone will always preside above, it's James Taylor. His voice and acoustic guitar stylings could be patented. If you were ever a fan of James, you certainly won't be disappointed if you go pick up this CD. October Road is spectaculary produced... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"We Love Life" by Pulp

Throughout Pulp's nearly 20 year career, one thing has always been a constant: Jarvis Cocker's wry and acerbic songwriting. You can almost detect the smirk on his face as you listen. His songs are mostly bleak and ominous, so imagine my surprise when I learned that the new album was called We Love... [More]

Written By: Jared Haley

"Classic Remasters" by Blind Melon

The early 90's were an amazing time, Grunge rock gave way to a total rebirth of the music industry and an entire generation that couldn't help but be caught up in it. One of the bands making waves at this time was Blind Melon, a band that amid the angst and grind of bands like Nirvana and Soundgarde... [More]

Written By: Rob Jones

"Wiretap Scars" by Sparta

Being hailed as the saviors of rock & roll is a cross that's tough to bear. Just ask the now defunct band At the Drive-In, who broke up in 2001 after burning out under the pressure of too many high expectations. Lead singer Cedric Bixler, and guitarist Omar Rodriguez have gone on to form Mars Volt... [More]

Written By: Kyle England

"One Beat" by Sleater Kinney

This critically beloved Washington trio of female fury has been spewing out their brand of punk/garage/metal for six years. On One Beat (their 6th) they deliver a blistering cycle of songs with an urgency that reminds of Patti Smith cum PJ Harvey. Stir in a full cup of Pixie-esque quirk-rock and b... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"The Rising" by Bruce Springsteen

The title of Springsteen's full tilt return to his glory days says it all. If you're a believer--he has indeed risen. To be honest I never knew what to make of that whole Boss, thing, but I'm if he's the boss, you better look busy, because he's back. There isn't a throw-away track in the lot, and t... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"The Amalgamut" by Filter

As a huge fan of Short Bus and Title of Record I expected more out of what was hyped up to be Filter's best album. For those of you who have never heard any Filter other than the radio-friendly "Take a Picture," let me explain that their lead man Richard Patrick was at one time a member of Nine Inch... [More]

Written By: Rob Jones

"A Rush of Blood to the Head" by Coldplay

The second outing from this savvy British quartet is certainly one of the most anticipated records since Kid A. Unlike Radiohead's experimental follow up to OK Computer, Rush of Blood finds Coldplay picking up right where they left off. Back are the chiming guitars, the compelling tunesmanship and t... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

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