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CD Reviews / New Releases / News CD Review: Black Milk's Album of the Year
Posted By Mike McCray on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM
The Deal: Detroit producer and MC attempts to back up the bold title of his fourth studio album.
The Good: For an entirely self-produced project, AOTY has range. While some tracks feel like they were ripped directly out of a Dilla instruction manual, others show Black Milk's own touch. There's obviously soul influences but the hints of rock and go-go were very dope surprises. Couple that with the Dilla-esque experimentation that was pulled off without being heavy-handed and there's no issues with how the sound of this album turned out. You would've thought he had The Roots backing him at times, straight up.
10-in-10 CD Reviews / News 10-in-10 CD reviews
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Each Friday, we review 10 recently released CDs in 10 words each:
Marc Black Pictures of the Highway — Slow, somber folk features an element of the ‘60s within.
Claude Hay Deep Fried Satisfied — Album opens up with great energy via rhythm, slide guitar.
Luke Doucet & The White Falcon Steel City Trawler — Sometimes good old fashioned rock and roll can be refreshing.
The Mississippi Shieks Tribute Concert DVD — Production value is simple, tribute concert features variety of musicians.
Ryan Montbleau Band Heavy On the Vine — Boston singer combines elements of Americana with soulful folk style.
Bob Rea Ragged Choir — Country folk features Rea talking much more than he sings.
Swississippi Chris Harper Four Aces and a Harp — 18 blues tunes all driven by harmonica playing of Harper.
Peaches Staten Live at Legends — Nine live songs, nearly an hour of solid soulful blues.
Rob Blaine Big Otis Blues — Guitarist tries to modernize traditional blues sound through his playing.
Randy Houser They Call Me Cadillac — Singer tries to take some of pop out of country.
Concert Announcement / News Concert announcement: Pete Rock & CL Smooth cancelled
Posted By Mike McCray on Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Fans won't be able to reminisce with hip hop duo, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, at Amos' next month as planned.
Their Oct. 16 show at Amos' Southend was cancelled due to a scheduling conflict with their "new management" group. An apology was sent out from the show's promoter and Etix.com has refunds on the way for those who'd pre-ordered their tickets.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Giveaway / News Want to see Esperanza Spalding in concert?
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Let's make this short and sweet — we've got a pair of tickets to giveaway for Friday night's Esperanza Spalding concert. Post a quick comment to let us know why you want to see the show, your favorite song by Spalding or just a random fact.
We'll pick a winner at 5 p.m. today.
CD Reviews / New Releases / News EP Review: Kendrick Lamar's Overly Dedicated
Posted By Mike McCray on Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 12:29 PM
The Deal: Compton, Calif. emcee takes his place among the best of the new West.
The Good: Pleasant surprises are great. "Growing Apart" was so smooth I almost missed the Jehovah's Witness references to how many people go to heaven. "Ignorance is Bliss" featured Lamar's fast flow and felt like a soulful remix of a track that was original grimey, instead it was hardcore lyrics over strings and timpanis.
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Frank Ocean tops Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll
Annual critics list creates requisite buzz
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Rain doesn't dampen the party with Kesha and Macklemore
Both sets cut short as storms roll through Charlotte, N.C.
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Live review: Fiona Apple, The Fillmore (9/26/2012) 16
Fans ate it up, but it was a trainwreck of tragic and frustrating proportions.
