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Slack Armada – Slack Armada (2013)

James Hrabak turns the suddenly resurgent shoegaze subgenre on its heels, then shoves it out on the dance floor, with a new self-titled, beats-focused EP. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Katy Perry – Prism (2013)

A Katy Perry song is a lot like a fast food hamburger. Generally crafted by more people than necessary, it feels crafted a sort of bland perfect with just the right amount of pre-weighed toppings. You May Also Like: Katy Perry, December 4, 2017: Shows I’ll Never Forget

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Lady Gaga – ARTPOP (2013)

I’d like to say that Lady Gaga (or is it Stefani Germanotta now?) is a very interesting person, making a bold attempt to fuse art with pop music, a resurrection of Pop Art…but I just don’t see it. You May Also Like: Far Out Monster Disco Orchestra, “Give It toRead More

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Miley Cyrus – Bangerz (2013)

It’s unsurprising that Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz, her fourth studio album, would reflect the push-and-pull of a young adult trying to break away from an image crafted for her. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 (2013)

When Justin Timberlake returned earlier this year with The 20/20 Experience, one of music’s greatest showmen displayed his unflustered allure and delivered 70-plus minutes of “supper club experience complete with plenty of bubbly.” You May Also Like: ‘The Terry Kath Experience’ (2017): Movies The Near Jazz Experience with Adrian SherwoodRead More

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‘He’s really proud of what we’ve done’: An update on Earth Wind and Fire’s ailing Maurice White

As Earth Wind and Fire nears the two-decade mark without Maurice White as an every-day presence, it’s issued a return-to-form new disc — though their thoughts remain with the group’s founder. You May Also Like: Bluey of Incognito: The Albums That Shaped My Career

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Earth Wind and Fire – Now, Then and Forever (2013)

Anyone who smiles while listening to classic Earth Wind and Fire tracks (just try remaining seated during “September”) will thoroughly enjoy the group’s first album in eight years, Now, Then and Forever. You May Also Like: Bluey of Incognito: The Albums That Shaped My Career

Almost Hits: The Art of Noise, "Close (to the Edit)" (1984)

Almost Hits: The Art of Noise, “Close (to the Edit)” (1984)

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Todd Rundgren on his need for constant creative motion: ‘Come on, it’s not 1973 anymore’

Todd Rundgren’s made a career out of left turns, up to and including his new electronica-focused State project. Still, with the proliferation of classic-rock radio formats, there is still the odd disappointed patron. You May Also Like: Todd Rundgren Remains an Individualist, and a True Star: Something Else! Interview WhyRead More

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‘You ask and maybe they’ll say yes’: Bloody Beetroots’ song with Paul McCartney began with off-hand remark

An out-of-nowhere collaboration between the Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Bloody Beetroots, the masked Italian DJs, grew out of a shared producer — and a remix. You May Also Like: Paul McCartney Found Collaborative, First-Take Genius Again With ‘Electric Arguments’