Colin McGuire

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Young and Hopeful: An Interview With Good Charlotte

[11.Dec.07] :. Guitarist Billy Martin explains how neither ruining the scene nor a Spinal Tap-like string of drummers has bothered the band.

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From Breakfast in Bed to Becoming a Deadhead: An Interview With Joan Osborne

[30.May.07] :. Osborne 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.

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John Mayer: Where The Light Is

[24.Jul.08] :. Mayer’s career-spanning evening leaves us all to wonder what’s next.

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Various Artists: Droppin' Science: Greatest Samples from the Blue Note Lab

[26.Mar.08] :. Blue Note releases brilliant compilation of timeless songs that sounded good, even before they were sampled.

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Saves the Day: Under the Boards

[23.Jan.08] :. Saves the Day returns with a solid effort. Haters beware.

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Motion City Soundtrack: Even If It Kills Me

[4.Dec.07] :. Synth pop-punkers stay true to the formula that got them to where they are on third album.

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Toots and the Maytals: Light Your Light

[9.Nov.07] :. Reggae greats prove their relevance by coming back with outstanding new album.

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Ne-Yo: Because of You

[7.Jun.07] :. R&B singer/songwriter comes close to perfection while defining the antithesis of a sophomore slump.

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