CD Review – Mos Def “The New Danger”
Mos DefThe New DangerGeffenGrade: A+ Concept albums resemble angel food cake — neither can be rushed, held down to one flavor or even attempted without...
Pinback hits Tampa Bay
Before there was national attention and a smattering of fans from coast to coast, there were two men, and they called themselves Pinback.Rob Crow and...
Jade Tree’s finest bleeding hearts
Portentous namesakes, erudition, and proficiency sometimes work against musicians. With Joan of Arc, indie fans have intrepid artists who venture into other media that coalesce...
CD Review – The Thrills “So Much For The City”
The ThrillsSo Much For The CityVirgin Grade: C- Beach Boys with a Guiness twist, an endearing concept, but poor in practice. Such is the Thrills’...
Hangin’ with Kweller
Intelligence and art share a most fortuitous interplay. Art — be it paintings, music, or theater — is only as good as society’s worst enemy:...