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Revolution None: The Beatles’ ‘Wide Album’How the Beatles fell into avant garde hell with 1968’s unreleased Wide Album. [25 November 2008] Honor Thy Father: An Interview with Dweezil ZappaDweezil Zappa has spent the last several years of his life reviving the music of his father, the late Frank Zappa. Why now? [6 December 2007] The Cost of Freedom: The Rascals’ Struggle for ChangeIn 1967-68, The Rascals were on top of the pop charts. So they decided to use their power to take a stand on Civil Rights. That’s when the problems started. [21 November 2007] Sea of Heartbreak: Dennis Wilson’s Majestic Solo WorkDennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, released 30 years ago, is majestic and haunting, a work as rich and complex as almost anything the Beach Boys released. So why is it out of print? [2 November 2007] Found Genres: The One-Off Noise FestWhen musicians go postal, the results can be fascinating: crazy, explosive works of art spring forth and cause record-company executives to cringe and casual fans to cower. [24 April 2007] Roll Over, Courtesy of BeethovenBedtime Beats is a mega-mellow classical music CD designed to put listeners to sleep. Sound boring? Well, that’s the point. Here, a look at the science behind soporific sounds. [12 December 2006] Reviews
Five Times August: Brighter SideWell-written, well-played, but perhaps too well-groomed. [18 March 2008] 
Carla Bruni: No PromisesWhat does it say about the industry when model Carla Bruni's CD has more artist involvement – and merit – than that of "real" pop stars? [29 February 2008] 
Headlights: Some Racing, Some StoppingIn which the Champaign, Illinois trio steps away from indie rock and jumps headlong into…indie pop. [22 February 2008] 
ZOX: Line in the SandWith its third release, ZOX makes the great CD its previous efforts only hinted at. [15 February 2008] 
Brooks Williams: The Time I Spend With YouTasty acoustic blues -- finger-pickin’ good. [11 February 2008] 
Ben Allison & Man Size Safe: Little Things Run the WorldHarmonically-rich melodic jazz, languid and bittersweet. [25 January 2008] 
Matt Costa: Unfamiliar FacesLess immediate than its predecessor, but more fun to listen to. [24 January 2008] 
Lotus: Copy/Paste/RepeatThe Philly region spawned both Lotus and Dance Party USA. Coincidence? [14 January 2008] 
Umphreys McGee: Live at the MuratTwo hours (!) of evocative improvisations. Not bad. [10 January 2008] 
Dion: Son of Skip JamesThe one-time King of New York still wears his thorny crown. [19 December 2007] Kings of LeonKings of Leon is no longer an upstart band with a quirky past. These days, they’re seasoned pros, dutifully punching the clock. The question is, can they still clock in with conviction? [31 October 2007] 
Judy Kuhn: Serious PlaygroundJudy Kuhn is a Broadway singer, three-time Tony Award nominee and winner of an Obie Award for her role in the off-Broadway musical “Eli’s Comin’”. [24 October 2007] 
Jeremy Fisher: Goodbye Blue MondayJeremy Fisher’s folk-pop works best when it's pop-folk. [17 September 2007] 
Arthur & Yu: In CameraSpacey, ethereal dream pop from Seattle. Rainy day, dream away. [29 August 2007] 
Page McConnell: Page McConnellChances are, you already know if you're going to like the debut solo CD by former Phish keyboardist Page McConnell. [27 June 2007] |
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