Blogcritics

Looking Forward: Albums From Beck, U2, Ice Cube, and More

Angie Pardue — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:41:47 EDT

This week's edition sees some big names and some bad news.
Beck is back with Modern Guilt, a followup to 2006’s The Information. Modern Guilt features production from famed artist and producer Dangermouse, as well as contributions from Cat Power (Chan Marshall). You can pick it up on July 8th.U2 fans have a new album to look forward to. Although the album is still untitled and there’s no...

Looking Forward: Upcoming Albums from Journey, Gary Numan, & More

Angie Pardue — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:48:10 EDT

Many familiar names release new material in the coming weeks.
On June 23rd, Gary Numan is releasing Jagged Edge, an alternative version of 2006’s Jagged. Jagged Edge will be a double album clocking in at over an hour and a half. Keeping busy this year, on top of plenty of touring, Numan also has a coffee table book in the works, celebrating 30 years of music, from Tubeway Army onward.Famed 90’s...

Looking Forward: New Albums From Metallica, Michael Jackson, Dido, and More

Angie Pardue — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:41:41 EDT

2008 will see new work from some of the biggest names in music.
There's some big news in the music waters this year.Metallica has a new album coming out this year (the band is hoping for a September release). For those who can’t wait, join missionmetallica.com, a site where all you fans can get up to date info on the upcoming album, exclusive “fly on the wall” footage of the making of the...

Looking Forward: New Albums From Weezer, Roxy Music, And More

Angie Pardue — Wed, 7 May 2008 17:49:35 EDT

Plenty of singer/songwriter releases coming up.
Aimee Mann, husky-voiced former frontwoman for 80’s hit maker ‘Til Tuesday, is back with her 7th studio album, @%&*! Smilers. The album, which stays true to her playful, bluesy style, is due out at the beginning of June. What’s special about this particular release is the limited edition steel screw book-bound packaging,...

Looking Forward: Guns N Roses, Ladytron, The Cure, and More.

Angie Pardue — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:50:31 EDT

2008 will see the release of many long-awaited albums.
Ladytron’s 4th album, Velocifero, is due out in early June. Pre-order the 7” single, "Ghosts", with the album and your record will be signed by Ladytron.Neil Diamond will be supporting his new Album, Home Before Dark (set to release in early May), with a US Tour. For dates and samples of songs from the new album, visit the...