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Reflecting on the Acclaimed: Blonde Redhead’s “23”
Since their debut in 1995, Blonde Redhead has been evolving, and without sacrificing any of their originality, their style has increased into an aspect that is progressively more melodic and suitably decorous. While the changes...
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REVIEW: Shiina Ringo – Heisei Fuzoku
It’s hard to judge an album without basing it on the context of the artist’s career. After Shiina Ringo put out her “last” album, Karuki Zaamen Kuri no Hana (translated: Kalk, Semen, Chestnut Flower), or...
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Blackfield
Imagine inviting one of your favorite musicians to play in your country only to end up collaborating with them in what eventually becomes an ongoing project. Though already an Israeli pop/rock star, Aviv Geffen experienced just...
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Émilie Simon: Bells and Beats
If there’s one thing that I know about pop music in America, it’s that the more well crafted something is, the less likely it is to become successful. After all, albums sell better when they are aimed at the short attention...
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K-OS: Intelligent Hip Hop
When the words “rock” and “rap” are both used to describe the same music, it’s easy to assume it’s just some trash. I mean, let’s be honest here, the late 90’s nu-metal explosion ...
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MUSIC DOWNLOADS: Peacebomb
The town of Woodstock NY is usually peaceful and quiet, but on a good day one can catch a glimpse of its lively music scene. In the early 90’s, the spotlight never stayed on this tightly knit community to pick up some of its ...
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MUSIC DOWNLOADS: Polysics
For some, like myself, the Japanese noise scene is full of music that isn’t that enjoyable, and the Japanese pop scene is usually too fake. It’s strange that something right in between could be so enjoyable. Aside f...
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MUSIC DOWNLOADS: Camille
If only American radio knew that pop music could be real music. It seems that any good pop in America takes second seat to the likes of boy bands and Madonna, even in the post boy-band era, certainly long after the Madonna-era....
