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| Hip hymns: ask anyone who has ever hailed a cab in the snow with an armload of presents: multitasking is essential at Christmastime. That goes for holiday music too. Here are some albums doing double duty as really good music. |
Sound recording review |
Dec 16, 2008 |
419 |
| The gay Cobain: eighteen years after his death, the music world honors "Upchuck," the man who set Seattle on fire. |
Brief article |
Dec 2, 2008 |
324 |
| Pretty, unpretentious: Dido's first album in five years delivers more feel-good lyrics and laid-back style without sounding stale. |
Sound recording review |
Dec 2, 2008 |
386 |
| The shy one: Tracy Chapman reveals little of herself in her work--and that's the best thing she can do for her music. |
Sound recording review |
Nov 18, 2008 |
404 |
| Keeping it vague: Bloc Party front man Kele Okereke came out of the closet last year. But the band's latest release still eschews sexual labels--and it works. |
Sound recording review |
Nov 4, 2008 |
417 |
| Late bloomer: Lucinda Williams's new album, Little Honey, embraces her icon status while proving she's still a maverick. |
Sound recording review |
Oct 21, 2008 |
440 |
| A royal affair: the first full-length album from lesbian duo Yo! Majesty turns what could have been novelty into a hip-hop force to be reckoned with. |
Sound recording review |
Oct 7, 2008 |
406 |
| The five must-have albums for fall. |
Sound recording review |
Sep 9, 2008 |
429 |
| A calm voice: in an era of over-the-top, eclectic female vocalists, out singer-songwriter Jennifer O'Connor is a welcome break. |
Sound recording review |
Aug 26, 2008 |
422 |
| Torch songs: Amy Ray's latest solo album steps away from her folkie Indigo past and into her punk present. |
Sound recording review |
Aug 12, 2008 |
429 |
| Two-hit wonder: with a reunion tour wrapping up this month in the United States, Yaz releases a boxed set surveying its modest yet astonishing career. |
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Jul 15, 2008 |
427 |
| History in the making: the debut from Hercules and Love Affair recalls the golden age of '80s dance music while still marching to the beat of a fresh and original drummer. |
Sound recording review |
Jul 1, 2008 |
386 |
| Hold the wine, please: don't confuse debut artist Dully with all those other British Motown bad girls. |
Sound recording review |
May 20, 2008 |
446 |
| Third party: after nearly a decade, Portishead returns with a new twist on an old idea. |
Sound recording review |
May 6, 2008 |
387 |
| The man who broke the mold: Bob Mould is what every young musician aspires to be--versatile successful, and beloved. How one man became a legend by defying definition. |
Interview |
Apr 22, 2008 |
1751 |
| A change is gonna come: Thalia Zedek returns with another solo album. This time she's got backup. |
Sound recording review |
Apr 22, 2008 |
420 |
| Call it a comeback: after years of flailing, the members of R.E.M. return to reclaim their title as alt-rock kingpins. |
Sound recording review |
Apr 8, 2008 |
452 |
| Music to your ears: the only instrument that pales on Kaki King's latest album is her voice. |
Sound recording review |
Mar 25, 2008 |
415 |
| Flawless: New York house trio the Ones prove that looking good is only half the battle. |
Sound recording review |
Mar 11, 2008 |
446 |
| Molding Bob Mould: on his latest release, the eclectic musician fuses his many identities. |
Sound recording review |
Feb 26, 2008 |
436 |
| Noise maker: the Magnetic Fields' latest is a masterful experience in low fidelity. |
Sound recording review |
Jan 29, 2008 |
443 |
| Christmas music that doesn't suck: what to buy and what to skip. |
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Dec 18, 2007 |
420 |
| Mensa Melodies: ex-Boyfriends and LD & the New Criticism bring you pop with a side of smarts. |
Sound recording review |
Dec 4, 2007 |
411 |
| Durable Duran: can a band that scored the soundtrack to the '80s make a mark on contemporary pop? |
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Nov 20, 2007 |
449 |
| Headbanger's Ball: Otep gives heavy metal a woman's touch. |
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Nov 6, 2007 |
395 |
| Revamp: two '80s musicians return. |
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Oct 23, 2007 |
413 |
| Don't call it a comeback: Reba McEntire may be down a TV show, but with a little help from her friends, she's back on top of her country game. |
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Oct 9, 2007 |
414 |
| The stretch between back to school and winter holidays is traditionally one of the busiest for the music industry. Here's a quick look at what fans can expect in the months ahead. |
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Sep 11, 2007 |
748 |
| pop art: on their new releases, two trailblazing queer bands continue a great Gay tradition. |
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Aug 28, 2007 |
467 |
| Chemical high: the Chemical Brothers return and dance culture gets a much-needed shot in the arm. |
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Jul 17, 2007 |
403 |
| Aural pleasure: the Beasties and Gabby Glaser--formerly of Luscious Jackson--are back with two deliriously good summer releases. |
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Jul 3, 2007 |
371 |
| Brad Paisley: 5th Gear. |
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Jul 3, 2007 |
27 |
| Sinead O'Connor: Theology. |
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Jul 3, 2007 |
31 |
| Nick Drake: Family Tree. |
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Jul 3, 2007 |
30 |
| The White Stripes: Icky Thump. |
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Jul 3, 2007 |
33 |
| Jennifer Gentle: The Midnight Room. |
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Jul 3, 2007 |
36 |
| The power of goodbye: Rufus Wainwright and Elliot Smith make leaving bittersweet. |
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May 22, 2007 |
512 |
| Scarlet fever: Patrick Wolf is becoming Tori Amos, and Tori has become five different versions of herself. |
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May 8, 2007 |
523 |
| CocoRosie. |
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Apr 24, 2007 |
272 |
| Lesbians on ecstasy. |
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Apr 24, 2007 |
164 |
| Good girl: Hilary Duffs all grown-up, and she's looking a little like Kylie Minogue. |
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Apr 10, 2007 |
444 |
| Sounds like today. |
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Mar 27, 2007 |
649 |
| A balanced bunny. |
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Mar 13, 2007 |
352 |
| He wrote the songs: prolific gay composer Billy Strayhorn--who penned music for Nat King Cole and Duke Ellington--finally gets his due in a new documentary and CD. |
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Feb 27, 2007 |
782 |
| London calling. |
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Feb 27, 2007 |
338 |
| That's classic. |
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Jan 30, 2007 |
444 |
| Black moods and Rice. |
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Nov 21, 2006 |
203 |
| Fun with pestilence. |
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Nov 21, 2006 |
215 |
| Overstated. |
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Nov 7, 2006 |
207 |
| Dance dance revolution? |
Sound recording review |
Sep 26, 2006 |
620 |
| Indie music preview. |
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Sep 26, 2006 |
538 |
| Pop music. |
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Sep 12, 2006 |
753 |
| Fiona Apple. |
Interview |
Jul 18, 2006 |
493 |
| Small pleasures. |
Brief article |
Jul 4, 2006 |
158 |
| Look for the queer label: these music labels--some gay-targeted, others gay-owned--release a broad range of music to pride by. |
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Jun 20, 2006 |
391 |
| Cool nerd? It's no fantasy: the one-man band Final Fantasy--an Arcade Fire and Hidden Cameras vet--takes a stand for queer geek chic. |
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Jun 20, 2006 |
327 |
| Muddle in the middle. |
Brief article |
Jun 6, 2006 |
155 |
| Down and too dirty? |
Sound recording review |
Jun 6, 2006 |
159 |
| Ten reasons to hit repeat. |
Sound recording review |
May 23, 2006 |
149 |
| It's peachy for Keene: musician's musician Tommy Keene releases a new CD of irresistible pop. And as a bonus, he comes out. |
Interview |
May 9, 2006 |
522 |
| This (still) charming man. |
Brief article |
Apr 25, 2006 |
159 |
| Praise the DJ. |
Brief article |
Apr 25, 2006 |
127 |
| Ex men: the Ex-Boyfriends, a mostly gay trio, dish on breakups, their hot new album, and why bandmates should never sleep together. |
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Apr 25, 2006 |
309 |
| From beyond. |
Book review |
Apr 25, 2006 |
146 |
| Willie Nelson. |
Interview |
Mar 28, 2006 |
413 |
| Still acting up. |
Brief article |
Mar 28, 2006 |
146 |
| No jazz hands. |
Brief article |
Mar 14, 2006 |
149 |
| Freaky deaky: gay music video director John Roecker takes stop-motion animation to bizarre places in his debut feature Live Freaky! Die Freaky! |
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Feb 14, 2006 |
493 |
| Hot new Gossip. |
Brief Article |
Feb 14, 2006 |
266 |
| Glam sham. |
Sound Recording Review |
Feb 14, 2006 |
136 |
| Sweet relief. |
Brief Article |
Feb 14, 2006 |
142 |
| Annie Lennox. |
Interview |
Jan 17, 2006 |
487 |
| Soul parade. |
Brief Article |
Dec 20, 2005 |
111 |
| Eclectic avenue. |
Brief Article |
Dec 20, 2005 |
87 |
| Girls' march. |
Brief Article |
Dec 20, 2005 |
154 |
| Jazz baby: Movie of Your Life. |
Sound Recording Review |
Dec 20, 2005 |
123 |
| Just the right mix. |
Sound Recording Review |
Nov 22, 2005 |
158 |
| Burt bombs. |
Sound Recording Review |
Nov 22, 2005 |
159 |
| Bubbling under. |
Brief Article |
Nov 22, 2005 |
163 |
| Grizzly bear. |
Interview |
Nov 22, 2005 |
218 |
| Trans-hop. |
Brief Article |
Nov 8, 2005 |
139 |
| Soulful eulogy. |
Brief Article |
Nov 8, 2005 |
130 |
| Unearthed. |
Brief Article |
Oct 25, 2005 |
161 |
| Girl! |
Brief Article |
Oct 25, 2005 |
162 |
| JD Samson. |
Brief Article |
Oct 25, 2005 |
294 |
| Still ringing. |
Brief Article |
Oct 11, 2005 |
132 |
| Franz Ferdinand. |
Brief Article |
Oct 11, 2005 |
135 |
| We kneel before you. |
Brief Article |
Oct 11, 2005 |
160 |
| Joy of singles: Imperial Teen's Will Schwartz goes pop with his bubbly side project, hey willpower. |
Brief Article |
Sep 13, 2005 |
296 |
| Pop music. |
Calendar |
Sep 13, 2005 |
549 |
| The Mumps. |
Sound Recording Review |
Aug 30, 2005 |
318 |
| Tunes for gettin' busy. |
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Aug 16, 2005 |
365 |
| Super chums: star DJ-producer Superchumbo gets by with a little help from his friends--including his Pet Shop Boy ex. |
Sound Recording Review |
Jul 19, 2005 |
324 |
| Tough guy. |
Sound Recording Review |
Jul 19, 2005 |
108 |
| Dreamy. |
Sound Recording Review |
Jul 19, 2005 |
60 |
| Dull duets. |
Brief Article |
Jul 5, 2005 |
114 |
| Jane Wiedlin. |
Interview |
Jun 21, 2005 |
485 |
| Casey and friends: openly gay Fischerspooner singer Casey Spooner offers some surprising collaborations on the group's latest. |
Sound Recording Review |
May 10, 2005 |
406 |
| Amy alone. |
Sound Recording Review |
May 10, 2005 |
227 |
| Mo' Moby: Moby on feelin' gay, slapping the religious right, and his new CD, Hotel. |
Sound Recording Review |
Apr 26, 2005 |
410 |
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