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Not necessarily the best albums of 2008, just the ones I listened to the most.
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Concert Review: Smashing Pumpkins – Gibson Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, CA – 12/02/08
Smashing Pumpkins celebrate 20 years. This performance makes me hope for 20 more.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Smashing Pumpkins – If All Goes Wrong
A very good look at an artist trying to forge a new path while trying to satisfy both himself and the audience.
Read More »Music Review: The Smiths – The Sound of the Smiths (2-CD Deluxe Edition)
My reaction to these albums is conflicted because I don’t know whom they are for?
Read More »Music Review: Andy Yorke – Simple
After many years away from music, Thom Yorke’s younger brother Andy makes a worthy comeback to the indie scene.
Read More »Music Review: Electric Six – Flashy
These silly songs are a lot of fun to dance to and laugh at.
Read More »Music Review: Oasis – Dig Out Your Soul
The case for Liam Gallagher.
Read More »Music Review: Michael Franti & Spearhead All Rebel Rockers
Political music doesn't have to be boring, and dance music doesn't have to be mindless.
Read More »R.E.M. Remasters, Expands Murmur For November Release
R.E.M.'s debut is getting expanded, but is it getting better?
Read More »Music Review: Minus The Bear – Acoustics EP
MTB is no stranger to experimentation. This time they go the acoustic route. And not surprisingly, the experiment works.
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