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"VH-1 Storytellers" by Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson

"VH-1 Storytellers" by Johnny Cash & Willie Nelson

On the evening of May 12 1997, 400 lucky people witnessed a rare meeting of two music legends, two guitars and an incomparable collection of songs and stories. A year later, that incredible evening is available for everyone to experience. The release of Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson's VH1 Storytel... [More]

"All The Pain Money Can Buy" by Fastball

"All The Pain Money Can Buy" by Fastball

STEEERIKE!!! Fastball's debut album All The Pain Money Can Buy is an unqualified pleasure from the top of the First to the bottom of the Ninth. This Georgia Trio offers up a wealth of fun, straight-forward, Power-pop that stands beside SuperGrass and Pearl Jam as the most thoroughly likable albums... [More]

"Walking Into Clarksdale" by Jimmy Page & Robert Plant

"Walking Into Clarksdale" by Jimmy Page & Robert Plant

In 1994 Jimmy Page and Robert Plant decided to embrace the inevitable, and boy did they ever. With a group of extremely talented musicians and some outstanding re-arrangements on some classic Led Zeppelin tunes they once again took the world by storm, not having lost a step. Four years later with... [More]

"Boggy Depot" by Jerry Cantrell

"Boggy Depot" by Jerry Cantrell

On the list of strange ways I've acquired albums, Jerry Cantrell's solo release Boggy Depot definitely tops them all. While hanging out with my friends at Sunset West, one of them leaned over pointed to a gentleman enjoying an O'Douls and asked me if I thought it might be the guy from Alice In Chain... [More]

"Psyence Fiction" by Unkle

"Psyence Fiction" by Unkle

A space odyssey that explores the darker reaches of the soul, Psyence Fiction is an entrancing Magical Misery Tour. A project of the same general species as This Mortal Coil, and The Golden Palominos--UNKLE is the brain child of Mo Wax Records founder James Lavelle and DJ Shadow. Hot on the heals... [More]

"Heavy Love" by Buddy Guy

"Heavy Love" by Buddy Guy

If you have bought a blues album in the past few years, you have probably noticed a change in the sound. The raw, original sound we know from days past has somehow been molded into a new, fresh flavor that is more appealing to the mass audience--a transformation not unlike country music (i.e. Shani... [More]

"Stunt" by Barenaked Ladies

"Stunt" by Barenaked Ladies

Much like the year in movies, the year in music has been less than stellar. With only a few months left in the year, there aren't a lot of worthy titles left. Obviously, what is lacking is originality. If I have to listen to another Third Eye Blind, I'll throw up. For this reason I'm happy... [More]

"Celebrity Skin" by Hole

"Celebrity Skin" by Hole

Where is the Love, has been the question on the minds of Hole fans the world over. Almost five years ago, they released Live Through This a blistering assault of a record which proved that Courtney Love was far more than the slovenly girlfriend of the late Kurt Cobain. Easily among the best albums... [More]

"To See You" by Harry Connick Jr

"To See You" by Harry Connick Jr

A few weeks after the death of "Old Blue Eyes" a friend of mine commented that Connick sounds like a young Frank Sinatra. It was then that I realized I'd yet to review this album, though it was released several months ago. I know you might not see the connection here but, rest assured, I do.... [More]

"Dizzy Up The Girl" by Goo Goo Dolls

"Dizzy Up The Girl" by Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls are a 90's version of the Replacements, not that anyone could replace Paul Westerberg. They serve up hard-edged guitar riffs with pop driven lyrical melodies. But unlike the Replacements, the Dolls are the kind of band critics hate and the general public loves. Dizzy Up The G... [More]

"Teatro" by Willie Nelson

"Teatro" by Willie Nelson

What a national treasure we have in Willie Nelson. No longer the Red Headed Stranger of yesteryear, Willie has become as familiar and warm as your favorite pair of Levi's right out of the dryer. With Teatro, Willie doesn't break any new ground, but he does stay on his wonderfully weathered path, w... [More]

"12 Bar Blues" by Scott Weiland

"12 Bar Blues" by Scott Weiland

Considered to be one of 1998's more eagerly awaited releases, ex-Stone Temple Pilot Scott Weiland's solo debut--12 Bar Blues--finds the troubled troubadour in rare form. After his much-chronicled drug and behavior problems, Weiland has emerged from Rehab a divinely inspired minstrel on a mission.... [More]

"Little Plastic Castle" by Ani Difranco

"Little Plastic Castle" by Ani Difranco

I have to preface this review by saying I am a huge Ani Difranco fan. I believe she is one of the most important singer/songwriters of our day. Putting a new Ani Difranco CD in the stereo is a unique experience because you have no idea what it's going to sound like. By incorporating a ska-bas... [More]

"III" by Van Halen

"III" by Van Halen

The long overdue and highly anticipated Van Halen III is finally here--and along with it is the big question --will the material hold up to the hype? Reassembled with ex-Extreme lead singer Gary Cherone, Van Halen now bears the beastly burden of proof--can they possibly make a third incarnation w... [More]

"Ray Of Light" by Madonna

"Ray Of Light" by Madonna

After taking nearly four years holiday (well, a baby, the record label, that one single, and all that Evita nonsense) the ever controversial and rarely surprising Madonna makes her return. Noteworthy here is the lack of risque subject matter--but pay no mind to the naughty little girl all grown up r... [More]