Friday, September 2 2011
John Doe: Keeper
On John Doe's new album, everything sounds good, but nothing stands out.
Thursday, June 9 2011
Exene Cervenka: The Excitement of Maybe
The X frontwoman has returned with another addition to her catalogue of breezy folk albums, which sound a lot like the stuff that punk rock was supposed to hate. (There's no need to.)
Wednesday, February 4 2009
From a Sammy Hagar Way of Life to Sober House
Bob Forrest of Thelonious Monster Just May Save Your Life
Monday, November 24 2008
Trace Adkins: X
Here Adkins' tough-guy persona has some thoughtfulness to it, and he matches his own confident singing with music that’s at least as confident.
Friday, April 18 2008
Various artists: Do the Pop!
The shadow of Radio Birdman looms long over this second edition in an exhaustive Aussie proto-punk series.
Tuesday, April 1 2008
Kylie Minogue: X
Minogue returns with an album that sums up both halves of her two-decade career: one half is all filler, and the other is filled with the best dance-pop singles you're likely to hear all year.




































