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Music[Tue, 8.Jul.08]Albert Hammond, Jr.¿Cómo Te Llama?The Strokes' rhythm guitarist shoots further into the alt-rock mainstream on his sophomore album. Emmylou HarrisAll I Intended to BeWhether writing or re-interpreting, Harris ingeniously utilizes the affability of each song’s structure with grace and respect, employing her crystalline voice to buff its rough components into a jewel. Gene ClarkSilverado '75: Live and UnreleasedBoasting pristine sound quality, and demonstrating the oft-inebriated Clark at his lucid, clear-headed best, this is plainly an essential document. Custom MadeOriginal DynastyCustom Made blends West & East Coast vibes for one of this year’s most promising hip-hop releases yet. Various ArtistsBlack Stars: Ghana's Hiplife GenerationBlack Stars is an adeptly compiled hiplife snapshot, giving us a sampling of recent arrivals like Tic Tac, as well as godfather figures such as Reggie Rockstone. The Spook of the Thirteenth LockThe Spook of the Thirteenth LockThese Dubliners bring psychedelia and prog rock to traditional Irish leanings. Jason RingenbergBest Tracks and Side TracksIt'd be hard to put together a better introduction to the former Jason and the Scorcher's leader's solo career. Short Takes
[Tue, 8.Jul.08] :. Arc Lab, The Goodbye Radio (n5md) :. Bum Kon, Drunken Sex Sucks (Smooch/Maximum RocknRoll) :. The Takeover UK, It's All Happening (Ryko) :. Various Artists, Basic Replay (Basic Replay) :. David Hurn, The Beautiful Trustful Future (Fire) Events![]() [Tue, 8.Jul.08]
Lucinda Williams 29.Jun.08: Iowa City, IA Judging by this concert, Williams seems to have emerged unscathed from the demons that used to torment her. She sang with an easygoing grace. The edginess that once made her concerts dangerous was no longer present. It was clear Williams was having a good time and enjoyed performing to an appreciative audience. [Mon, 7.Jul.08] :. Snowden Media Center
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Pleased to Meet Me: A Pre-Post Racial Tribute to Barack Obama
By David Swerdlick [8.Jul.08] :. Maybe the Obama phenomenon is neither the beginning nor the end of the national conversation on race. Maybe it's half-time.
PHOTOS: Joe Ely and Joel Guzman - 5 July 2008
[8.Jul.08] :. We were at the American Music Festival to catch legendary Texas singer-songwriter Joe Ely play a smoking set with accordionist Joel Guzman. |
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Pop Past: Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten
By PopMatters Staff [8.Jul.08] :. The DVD of this title releases today. In memory of Strummer, Pop Past revists this special feature, Joe Strummer 1952-2002, originally published in December 2002.
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Books[Tue, 8.Jul.08]:. All the Sad Young Literary Men by Keith GessenGessen's writing most resembles F. Scott Fitzgerald’s in the struggle to represent youth and beauty without succumbing fully and uncritically to their seduction. :. Growing Up Asian in Australia by Alice PungAnyone who has been bullied or excluded or felt that their family is weird will identify with many of these stories. |
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DVDS[Tue, 8.Jul.08]:. PersepolisThis story reaches across barriers in language and experience to viewers who have never suffered exile. :. Bob Dylan: 1978-1989 [DVD]Someone, somewhere could make a fantastic film about this period. This is not that film. |
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