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Bring on the Major LeaguesWhen major labels promote indie bands, sucking up the air that truly independent music needs to breathe, will the music stop developing altogether? Will we be stuck with Strokes and Rilo Kiley retreads forever? [26 January 2006] Reviews
Tourists of History by Marita SturkenThe idea of education as liberation is a poor one; education might allow a critical perspective on cultural practices, but asserting that ironic frame helps an individual grieve, or mourn, or live a richer and fuller life, is a mistake. [18 February 2008] 
Bob Dylan: Bob Dylan: The Golden Years 1962-1978 [DVD]An unauthorized two-disc documentary set that features painfully small doses of Dylan himself and lacks insight into the man or his music. [2 August 2007] 
Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back (1965 Tour Deluxe Edition) [DVD]The digital remastering is noteworthy, but it’s the “65 Revisited” bonus disc that makes this an entirely necessary upgrade for Dylan fans and essential viewing for film and music aficionados alike. [21 March 2007] 
Matthew Ryan: From a Late Night High RiseA very personal album from a great singer-songwriter yields surprisingly placid results. [12 January 2007] 
Sarah McLachlan: WintersongMcLachlan’s holiday album captures that frosty winter mood like hot apple cider and barren-leaved, snow-ladden trees. [1 December 2006] 
Skye: Mind How You GoThe former voice of Morcheeba has a hip solo debut. You might care, but you probably don't (and you really don't need to). [25 September 2006] 
Govt Mule: High & MightyToday's best all-around guitar player keeps moving laterally in the move toward being a great songwriter…'til then it's still music for musicians and jam culture, though it transcends both labels. [21 August 2006] 
Diana Ross: blueA lost 1972 album from the Motown superwoman is a categorical mistake. [20 June 2006] 
Katharine Whalen: Dirty Little SecretFormer Squirrel Nut Zipper takes some risks abandoning her jazz chanteuse modus operandi. [7 June 2006] 
Van Morrison: Pay the DevilThe great Van the Man, reduced to (mostly) covers and genre constrictions. [8 May 2006] 
Sparks: Hello Young LoversWhat's the difference between carnivalesque and arrested development? [29 March 2006] 
Violent Femmes: Permanent Record: Live and Otherwise [DVD]The once overlooked band has been getting their share of attention in the past few years. This DVD performance proves why. [16 January 2006] 
Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee: Walk OnSonny and Brownie are in great form in this live performance. Too bad the record is only half theirs. [13 January 2006] 
Yngwie Malmsteen: Concerto Suite for Guitar and Orchestra [DVD]Malmsteen attempts to drop the 'neo' from the neo-classical moniker in this blistering, intricate and quite gaudy DVD performance. [12 January 2006] 
Brian Eno: 14 Video Paintings [DVD]The Sound Genius' early '80s video paintings are equally remarkable and forced. [7 December 2005] 
Comet Gain: City Fallen LeavesDecidedly hip, knowing, British indie pop... yawn. [11 November 2005] BlogsConsuming Consumables: Bob Dylan: Dont Look Back (1965 Tour Deluxe Edition) [$49.95] [19 November 2007] |
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