Features
Friday, December 19 2008
The Best Albums of 2008
PopMatters presents our 60 best albums of 2008, highlighted by the return of British trip-hop legends and some infectious American indie rock by way of the Cascade Mountains.
Friday, December 19 2008
The Best R&B of 2008
From true legends to notable newcomers to acts in mid-career stride, the year's best R&B is much more than what your local Top 40 radio station would have you believe.
Reviews
Wednesday, May 28 2008
Al Green: Lay It Down
Leave it to a seasoned veteran from the red dirt of Arkansas to deliver not only the Soul album of the year, but remind us that artistic excellence is still attainable in this age of mediocrity.
Wednesday, January 31 2007
Al Green: The Definitive Greatest Hits
If your Al Green collection is bare, let The Definitive Greatest Hits be the perfect excuse for you to correct that issue.
Monday, January 22 2007
Culver/Judge Inauguration 2007 feat. Reverend Al Green
Apparently, the good Rev had been waiting for a special invitation to come to Iowa. When he finally got one, it was from the governor’s office, no less.
Friday, July 29 2005
Al Green: Back Up Train
By no means does this brief, half-hour album musically measure up to Green's unparalleled '70s work, but because Green became the artist he did, it's an interesting document nonetheless.
Wednesday, March 30 2005
Al Green: Everything's OK
While the world is fortunate for having a delightful new Al Green album, and we're all glad his life is in order, Everything's OK lacks the conflicted passion that was the hallmark of his greatest music.
News
Tuesday, November 18 2008
Al Green is always touching up his work
"Man, I wish the Derby was going on while I was there," said the Rev. Al Green of his upcoming performance in Kentucky. "We could…
Tuesday, August 7 2007
Soul legend Al Green lets his voice be heard on a variety of topics
Al Green's voice is hoarse. Not just a little rough, mind you, but harsh, grating, rasping. Can this man struggling to speak into the phone…
