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For Emma, Forever Ago was one of my favorite albums of the 2000s. It was stark, yet warm; sad, but comforting. I was surprised at how good it was, considering how samey many sensitive indie folk artists tend to be, never mind the hip trend for them to grow massive beards. And therein lay my main concern:...
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“Last Friday Night” may recycle themes from “Waking Up In Vegas”, but the newer song takes itself even less seriously — always a plus for Katy Perry. At 8:10, her latest music video plays more like a short film, featuring Perry dressed up as a tragically nerdy teenage girl whose...
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Album Releases for July 19, 2011

The dates provided apply to the U.S. only. Albums are typically released on Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted. Release dates have been known to change, even within the last week (though it’s rare). This Week 3 Doors Down Time Of My Life 311 Universal Pulse Amy Lavere Stranger Me Basement Jaxx Basement Jaxx Vs Metropole Orkest Big Talk Big Talk ...

Album Releases for July 12, 2011

The dates provided apply to the U.S. only. Albums are typically released on Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted. Release dates have been known to change, even within the last week (though it’s rare).   This Week Alkaline Trio Damnesia Ashton Shepherd Where Country Grows Blake Shelton Red River Blue Cali Swag District The Kickback Chris Young Neon ...

Album Releases for June 28, 2011

The dates provided apply to the U.S. only. Albums are typically released on Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted. Release dates have been known to change, even within the last week (though it’s rare).   This Week Beyonce 4 Big Sean Finally Famous Billy Ray Cyrus I’m American Burn Halo Up From The...

Album Releases for June 14, 2011

The dates provided apply to the U.S. only. Albums are typically released on Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted. Release dates have been known to change, even within the last week (though it’s rare).   This Week Andy Grammer Andy Grammer Bad Meets Evil Hell: The Sequel Black Veil Brides Set The World On Fire Emily’s Army Don’t Be A Dick Is...

Katy Perry – “Last Friday Night”

“Last Friday Night” may recycle themes from “Waking Up In Vegas”, but the newer song takes itself even less seriously — always a plus for Katy Perry. At 8:10, her latest music video plays more like a short film, featuring Perry dressed up as a tragically nerdy teenage girl whose house gets trashed throughout what appears to be an 80′s high...

Bon Iver – Bon Iver

For Emma, Forever Ago was one of my favorite albums of the 2000s. It was stark, yet warm; sad, but comforting. I was surprised at how good it was, considering how samey many sensitive indie folk artists tend to be, never mind the hip trend for them to grow massive beards. And therein lay my main concern: Justin Vernon may have given us a beautiful record, but how long would...