March 24, 2008

Volume 3: Rosie Thomas

On occasion, some of my friends will ask why I listen to such “depressing music,” and I’ve always found that curious. Sure, I see their point, a lot of the stuff I enjoy features subject matter that is dark and gloomy—but, in my opinion, there is a unique kind of hope buried deep within slow, sad songs. I love them.

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Astrid Williamson: Boy For You

Produced by Malcom Burn (Patti Smith, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan), Boy for You works well because it never really lets go of its bouncy pace.  Not an introspective songwriter, Williamson sings about what is around her — an observant voice that declares: “you look like someone I should love” on the beautiful “Someone.”  Williamson, with her buoyant energy, sure sounds like someone a lot of people will love for years to come.

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Elvis Costello: This Year’s Model – Deluxe Edition

The second album in a triptych that includes My Aim is True and Armed Forces, This Year’s Model is now available in a deluxe two-Dd edition, compiling the various b-sides and singles Costello released around this time, as well as a full concert from 1978 with his band The Attractions,

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Ti

The following artists have been named as additions to the 2008 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival lineup: Tiësto (late night set)Stephen MarleyMoney MarkThe CoupThe Wood BrothersRogue WaveNewton Faulkner For more

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