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The Brunettes: Structure and Cosmetics

William Ruben Helms October 5, 2007 No Comments

ith their fourth studio release, Structure and Cosmetics, The Brunettes continue a tradition of 1960s pop-influenced indie rock as seen through artists such as The Shins, Belle and Sebastian and others. And what the Brunettes specialize and excel in is the sort of silly, saccharine tinged love songs and danceable pop that haven’t been heard in close to 40 years – but with a modern interpretation.

Umphrey’s McGee: Live at the Murat

Eric Liebetrau October 4, 2007 No Comments

Newbies may find Live at the Murat a difficult entrée to the band, but Umphrey’s fans should be satisfied with a well-produced if uneven collection.

Josh Ritter: The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter

Jason Keil October 3, 2007 No Comments

The title of Josh Ritter’s new album (The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter) is the first indication that the acclaimed folk-singer from Idaho might not be taking himself so seriously.

Mountain: Masters of War

Joanne Schenker October 2, 2007 No Comments

Mountain's latest release, Masters of War is a Bob Dylan tribute album with original mountaineers West and Laing, Ritchie Scarlett, Brian Mitchell, Kenny Aronson and Todd Wolfe. The CD arrives with uncanny timeliness – in the same way Dylan used his songmenship to protest against the Vietnam War,

Mark Knopfler: Kill to Get Crimson

Shane Handler October 2, 2007 No Comments

Like a good book, Kill to Get Crimson needs some time to get comfortable with, but it’s worth the effort.

Mariee Sioux: Faces in the Rocks

Shawn Donohue October 1, 2007 No Comments

The sound on Faces in the Rocks seems to have sprouted effortlessly from a mountain spring or twisting root, nature is imbedded in every note and vocal flutter from Mariee Sioux on her first release.

Fionn Regan: The End of History

Jason Macneil October 1, 2007 No Comments

Singer-songwriter Fionn Regan has a sweet, sincere style that isn’t overtly British folk but has just enough of that emotional feel on The End of History from the tender opener “Be Good Or Be Gone” to the playful finger-picking of “The Underwood Typewriter.”

Circus Devils: Sgt. Disco

Jason Macneil September 27, 2007 No Comments

Robert Pollard put Guided By Voices to pasture years ago, but the proficiency keeps on going with bands including Circus Devils.

Frontier Folk Nebraska: The Devil’s Tree

Bob Lange September 26, 2007 No Comments

Desperation and salvation often have a parallel existence as evidenced by the role of religion in in the worst of times. Perhaps it is the hope of a better life to come, that light at the end of the tunnel, that allows people to hold on in these dire times. More likely it seems, in this band's view, it is the resolve of faith more than any real optimism. Frontier Folk Nebraska mixes Dust Bowl desperation with Bible Belt religion for an album that chronicles the struggle of faith in trying times.

Junior Senior: Hey Hey My My Yo Yo

Shane Handler September 25, 2007 No Comments

This Danish duo Junior Senior creates a pop nightmare on Hey Hey My My Yo Yo incorporating enough sugary disco revival to make Scissor Sisters sound like Christian rock. Hard to believe this effort was partly recorded at Muscle Shoals Studios, as the only soul on it is the soul searching you’ll do if you listen to it more than once.

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