Archive for September 21st, 2011

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Farewell to R.E.M., and a Return to ‘Accelerate’: An Appreciation

It’s amazing to me that we’re still talking about the band so many years later, even if it’s because R.E.M. has called it quits.

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Tony Levin, legendary bassist: Something Else! Interview

The latest incarnation for bassist Tony Levin, best known for his work with King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, is as part of a fearless new trio album with guitarist David Torn and Yes drummer Alan White. Part prog, part free-form improvisational music, part noise rock, Levin Torn White brings inRead More

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Half Notes: Martha Wainwright – I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too (2008)

by Tom Johnson The sophomore album from the sister of Rufus, and daughter of Loudon III and Kate McGarrigle wasn’t a batch of wimpy Lilith Fair material. Martha may be blessed with the pipes of an angel, but she sings about real-world angst that leaves you white-knuckled and nervous. InRead More

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One Track Mind: Chick Corea and Stefano Bollani, "Orvieto Improvisation No. 2/Nardis" (2011)