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"Round Room" by Phish

After a long two year hiatus, Phish splashes back into the pond with the welcome Round Room. Soft and jazzy, this latest release is a bit of a departure for the cult jammers. There's just about as much (if not more) Paige on piano than Trey on guitar. Round Room is definitely the most subtle album... [More]

Written By: Jameson Mitchell

"Shiny Things" by Jackpot

Every so often my job as publisher of The Independent gives me an inside track on some great new music. I was at a show to see local boys The Trigger Locks strut their stuff when I was stunned by their opening act, a Sacramento, CA outfit called Jackpot. I bought their second CD entitled Weightless... [More]

Written By: Wayne Kerr

"( )" by Sigur Ros

Sigur Ros is fast becoming the hottest import from the icy climes of Iceland since Bjork and The Sugar Cubes. Their American debut Agaetus Byrjum made it's way onto several best-of lists in 2000 and found support from many of rock's luminaries including Radiohead's Thom Yorke. Sigur Ros concocts a... [More]

Written By: Wayne Kerr

"Man Vs. Machine" by XZIBIT

There's no doubt that Xzibit is one hell of an M.C. With a gruff, raw voice and lyrics reminiscent of Ice Cube's Predator days, X has un-doubtedly proven himself as an artist to be reckoned with. Unfortunately his latest album, Man Vs. Machine hasn't. The problem though doesn't seem to lie with Xzib... [More]

Written By: Skyler Marshall

"Spend The Night" by The Donnas

If you are a heterosexual male and have never heard of The Donnas, then listen up. The Donnas, (who take their names and brand of punk rock fashion straight from the Ramones) may be, next to Sleater-Kinney, one of the best all female groups out there. And an added bonus is that they are sexy as hell... [More]

Written By: Kyle England

"Jerusalem" by Steve Earle

No other American songwriter is on a stronger roll than Steve Earle. Since being released from prison 7 years ago and overcoming the drug problems that put him in--Steve has rebounded with 6 critically acclaimed albums worth of great stuff. As usual Steve comes out of his corner growling and uses hi... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"Hundred Days Off" by Underworld

In 1999, Underworld made in my opinion one of the greatest techno albums of all time with the horribly underrated Beaucoup Fish. If you're familiar with Underworld you know that this is a three piece group, or was until DJ Darren Emerson left to pursue solo fame. Now founding members, Karl Hyde and... [More]

Written By: Kyle England

"One By One" by Foo Fighters

I must admit, this is one of the few albums I had been anticipating all year long; and all Dave Grohl's side project with Queens of the Stone Age did was whet my appetite even further. Is the new Foo Fighters album worth the wait? Yes and no. The new Foo album is filled with some of the best hard ro... [More]

Written By: Kyle England

"Power In Numbers" by Jurassic 5

It's not often in hip-hop when a group can blur the lines of entertainment and art. Jurassic 5 has done it superbly. With lyrics politically in tune with today's events, and music so fresh and lively, J5 has created an album ideal for any listener. The group's resident DJs Nu-Mark and Cut Chemist bl... [More]

Written By: Skyler Marshall

"The Ragpickers Dream" by Mark Knopfler

This follow-up to the truly brilliant Sailing to Philadelphia, finds the former Dire Straits frontman taking it all down a notch. It's not nearly as ambitious as Philadelphia and it doesn't take itself as seriously. And in retrospect was probably the wisest thing for Knopfler to do. The production i... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"The Last DJ" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

After recently being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I'm surprised that Petty has released such a bitter and comprehensive indictment of the Music Industry. I would have guessed that Tom would be pretty happy about his career; and perhaps the chip on his shoulder is more observational... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"Degradation Trip" by Jerry Cantrell

Allow me to take a moment to say my piece on the death of Layne Staley. As the singer of Alice in Chains he was a part of one of the bands that would revolutionize the kind of rock music that could get on the radio. Though often copied (see Staind, Incubus, Nickleback) Alice in Chains' sound can't b... [More]

Written By: Rob Jones

"Heathen" by David Bowie

Why is it that every time Bowie releases a new album I always here some guy say, "this is a return to the Bowie of old!?" If you are one of these people, please stop it. On his new album Bowie looks to old friend and producer Tony Visconti to put a new spin on things, since producer and long time gu... [More]

Written By: Kyle England

"Universal Truths and Cycles" by Guided By Voices

GBV's last album Isolation Drills was my favorite album of 2001, so when I learned that they were releasing another album so quickly on it's heals (especially one with 20 tracks) I was afraid they'd spread themselves too thin. After my first few spins I figured I was right--but I'm happy to say that... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

"Murray Street" by Sonic Youth

Right beside Kim Deal, Sonic Youth's bassist Kim Gordon has also held a lofty spot in my hierarchy of women rockers. Being a Sonic Youth fan has always been a challenge. They've always stayed true to their -ndie-inclinations and along with some of the greatest music ever made, they're also guilty of... [More]

Written By: Kevin Jones

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