Album Reviews

Paul Simon: Paul Simon Songbook

Jeffrey Greenblatt April 28, 2004 No Comments

The Paul Simon Songbook stands as a time capsule of Simon

Fe: Estivate

Shane Handler April 27, 2004 No Comments

Built around the soothing rhythms of Cort Farris

Toots And The Maytals: True Love

Shane Handler April 20, 2004 No Comments

Toots Hibbert entered the collaboration game, but left the teenyboppers and exposed boobs off the lineup, opting for a more mature, authentic all-star cast to join him on True Love. The result is far from a Maytals reggae classic, but it

The Beta Band: Heroes To Zeros

Shane Handler April 16, 2004 No Comments

Where The Beta Band

Jobarteh Kunda: Ali Heja

Kenny Bohlin April 14, 2004 No Comments

Jobarteh Kunda

Calexico: Convict Pool

Shane Handler April 12, 2004 No Comments

Calexico manages to place their patented romantic gypsy artistry throughout most of this 6 song EP, featuring 3 distinct covers. With their hints towards jazz, world, experimental and rock, Calexico continues to earn their well due cult praises.

Billy Martin: illy B Eats

Justin D'agostino April 12, 2004 No Comments

Billy Martin continues to explore the art of percussion, avant-garde and beyond with his eclectic Amulet Records label with illy B Eats Volume 2, This recording features a series of Martin made break beats and percussion samples intended for DJ use – appearing on both vinyl and disc.