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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.


Tuesday, December 12 2006

East and West: World Music in 2006

From Thailand to Tanzania, from France to Cuba and Romania: Deanne Sole's wrap-up of the year's best world music trips the globe fantastic.


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Friday, May 9 2008

Camille: Music Hole

Infectious, irreverent and playful, Camille's vocal dexterity is more compelling than her comedy.


Wednesday, July 5 2006

Camille: Le Fil

As far as pseudo-a cappella experimental pop albums go, Le Fil is undeniably excellent.


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