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Pop StarWe lost so much more than another legend June 25. We lost the final man to give us a glimpse into how the world of pop music should be. [8 July 2009] Getting to the Point: An Interview with Anthony HamiltonThe singer's not resting after his Grammy-winning work with Al Green, but he does seem to be happy these days. [24 March 2009] Young and Hopeful: An Interview With Good CharlotteGuitarist Billy Martin explains how neither ruining the scene nor a Spinal Tap-like string of drummers has bothered the band. [11 December 2007] From Breakfast in Bed to Becoming a Deadhead: An Interview With Joan OsborneOsborne talks with PopMatters about performing with the Funk Brothers, filling the shoes of Jerry Garcia, and the sidewalk inspiration for her latest album of R&B and soul songs. [30 May 2007] Reviews
Kermit Ruffins: Livin’ a Tremé LifeRuffins returns with an album soaked in New Orleans sun. [28 July 2009] 
Ben Harper & Relentless7: White Lies for Dark TimesHarper finds his inner blues with new band, rockin' record. [15 May 2009] 
Beyoncé: I Am… Sasha FierceA so-so double-disc that would have been better served cut in half. [6 February 2009] 
B.B. King: B.B. King and His Orchestra LiveKing's incredible orchestra help create a wonderful recording on this 1983 set. [6 January 2009] 
Donnie Klang: Just a Rolling StoneMaking the Band clearly has a harder time making an artist, considering Klang's debut effort. [6 November 2008] 
Syleena Johnson: I Am Your Woman: The Best Of Syleena JohnsonJohnson warms up fans by offering a solid best-of set. [19 September 2008] 
John Mayer: Where The Light IsMayer’s career-spanning evening leaves us all to wonder what’s next. [24 July 2008] 
Various Artists: Droppin’ Science: Greatest Samples from the Blue Note LabBlue Note releases brilliant compilation of timeless songs that sounded good, even before they were sampled. [26 March 2008] 
Saves the Day: Under the BoardsSaves the Day returns with a solid effort. Haters beware. [23 January 2008] 
Motion City Soundtrack: Even If It Kills MeSynth pop-punkers stay true to the formula that got them to where they are on third album. [4 December 2007] 
Toots and the Maytals: Light Your LightReggae greats prove their relevance by coming back with outstanding new album. [9 November 2007] June: Make It BlurChicago natives turn down the power, but sweetly turn up the pop on their latest effort. [26 October 2007] 
Diana Ross: Last Time I Saw HimLast Time I Saw Him, the most underrated effort by Diana Ross, finally gets its proper introduction into the digital world. It's long overdue. [8 October 2007] 
Chris Cornell: Carry OnCornell lays off the hard rock and turns up the pop, resulting in a delightful second solo effort. [4 October 2007] 
Marc Broussard: S.O.S.: Save Our SoulBroussard digs deep into the rhythm & blues catalogue and comes away with his most memorable release yet. [1 October 2007] 
Hot Hot Heat: Happiness Ltd.Hot Hot Heat get off of the Elevator and make their best album yet. [25 September 2007] Sister Hazel: Bam Vol. 1Sister Hazel treat fans to B-sides collection, bore others. [18 September 2007] 
Koko Taylor: Old SchoolLegendary blues voice makes triumphant return after cheating death once again. [5 September 2007] 
The Honorary Title: Scream and Light Up the SkyBrooklyn rockers turn the knob on the time machine and create an album for the ages. [31 August 2007] 
Fishbone: Still Stuck in Your ThroatSemi-legendary party band refuses to grow old on latest effort. [22 August 2007] 
The Click Five: Modern Minds and PastimesBoston quintet finds new singer, stays true to old watered-down formula. [20 August 2007] 
Straylight Run: The Needles the SpaceLong Island soft-rockers push the “change” button one too many times. [26 July 2007] 
T.I.: T.I. vs. T.I.P.The Rubberband Man snaps back better than ever on his new release. [3 July 2007] 
The Tossers: AgonyChi-Town Celtic punk-rockers come up short of expectations on latest effort. [18 June 2007] 
Ne-Yo: Because of YouR&B singer/songwriter comes close to perfection while defining the antithesis of a sophomore slump. [7 June 2007] 
Shitdisco: Kingdom of FearScottish dancers turn the party knob to 11 while allowing the music knob to dwindle to six. [1 June 2007] 
This Is Me Smiling: This Is Me SmilingChicago pop lovers make one of the most memorable piano-driven rock albums in recent memory while smiling from ear to ear. [9 May 2007] 
The (International) Noise Conspiracy: Live at Oslo Jazz FestivalInternational indie rockers channel their best Doors impression on latest live effort. [2 May 2007] 
Stephen Marley: Mind ControlMiddle Marley stays true to formula of reggae while brothers keep searching. [20 April 2007] BlogsSources Say: Bye, Bye Abby [13 August 2009]Sources Say: Finally, some good news hits the world of newspapers! [21 July 2009]Sources Say: The vote heard ‘round the newspaper world. [9 June 2009]Sources Say: A Q&A with The Big Lead’s Jason McIntyre [21 May 2009]Sources Say: Bailout? Who needs a bailout? Certainly not the newspaper industry. [15 May 2009]Sources Say: Say goodbye to Presstime. Say hello to new ideas. [30 April 2009]Sources Say: Start thinking about solving the problem [27 April 2009]Sources Say: How your wake-up call continues to change [14 April 2009]Sources Say: Hear Ye, Hear ye. Exactly what is going on with print media, anyways? [10 April 2009] |
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