Harry Burson

Features

Michael Jackson and the Death of Monoculture

With Jackson's death, we must also say goodbye to the era when an individual pop star had the power to saturate and unite. [8 July 2009]

Reviews

The Compulsions: Been Through Hell

NYC bad boys miss the mark on its new EP. [7 September 2009]

UUVVWWZ: UUVVWWZ

Audaciously named Nebraska natives struggle to transcend their influences on their Saddle Creek debut. [2 September 2009]

The Jonas Brothers: Lines, Vines and Trying Times

Despite their best intentions, the Jonas Brothers are unable to produce a credible album in the waning days of Jonas Mania. [11 August 2009]

Hank Williams Jr.: 127 Rose Avenue

Country royalty still the same old outlaw. [9 August 2009]

Abigail Washburn & The Shanghai Restoration Project: Afterquake

In the wake of an earthquake, American musicians travel to China's Sichuan region to craft an affecting EP of found sounds. [23 July 2009]

The Warlocks: The Mirror Explodes

The Los Angeles group continues aimless drifting through the world of shoegaze. [17 July 2009]

Pomegranates: Everybody Come Outside

Cincinnati indie quartet Pomegranates offer an innocuous sophomore concept album. [14 July 2009]

Alecia Nugent: Hillbilly Goddess

Bluegrass darling makes a bland bid for the big time with her predictable third album. [29 May 2009]

New York Dolls: ‘Cause I Sez So

The New York Dolls get a bit more comfortable on their second album since reforming. [8 May 2009]