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CD Review: The Builders and the Butchers' <i>Salvation</i>, and Steelo's <i>Music</i> For the Ladies CD Review: The Builders and the Butchers' Salvation, and Steelo's Music For the Ladies
The R&B duo is as diverse as the scene that spawned it.
The Builders and the ButchersSalvation Is a Deep Dark Well (Gigantic Records)It's safe to say that Salvation Is a Deep Dark Well, the Builders... More>>
Published: June 24, 2009
CD Reviews: k-os and GMK CD Reviews: k-os and GMK
k-osYes! (Virgin)Musically schizophrenic might be the best way to describe k-os, Toronto's guitar-playing MC whose vocal style travels from... More>>
Published: June 10, 2009
Andrew Oliver Impresses With <i>Just 4 U</i> Andrew Oliver Impresses With Just 4 U
Andrew Oliver Kora BandJust 4 U (In Music We Trust)For those who enjoy the sweet sounds of West African music, the Northwest is a mini-haven for... More>>
Published: June 03, 2009
The Final Spins Weave Homegrown Pop on <i>This Is Then/That Was Now</i> The Final Spins Weave Homegrown Pop on This Is Then/That Was Now
The Final SpinsThis Is Then/That Was Now (self-released)While This Is Then/That Was Now isn't the type of pop album you can listen to from start... More>>
Published: June 03, 2009
CD Review: Enigk Keeps Fans Waiting for <i>Diary, Part 2</i> CD Review: Enigk Keeps Fans Waiting for Diary, Part 2
But the former Sunny Day Real Estate frontman is still tackling good vs. evil, temptation, and redemption.
Jeremy EnigkOK Bear (Lewis Hollow)Fans of emo pioneers Sunny Day Real Estate have never forgotten the band's 1994 debut, Diary. It's the only... More>>
Published: May 27, 2009
CD Review: Choklate Grows Up on <i>To Whom It May Concern</i> CD Review: Choklate Grows Up on To Whom It May Concern
The songstress is primed to break the Northwest soul barrier.
ChoklateTo Whom It May Concern (Me Music)There are a number of reasons why it's hard for singers pursuing neo-soul and R&B to make a national... More>>
Published: May 27, 2009
CD Reviews: Oleta Adams and Miles Okazaki CD Reviews: Oleta Adams and Miles Okazaki
New work by two locals.
Oleta AdamsLet's Stay Here(E1 Music)After years of working as a vocalist in the realm of R&B and gospel, Seattle-born, Yakima-raised singer Oleta... More>>
Published: May 06, 2009
CD Reviews: New Music From Weinland, Skeletons With Flesh on Them CD Reviews: New Music From Weinland, Skeletons With Flesh on Them
Weinland Breaks in the Sun (Badman)John Adam Weinland Shearer deals in metaphor and moods. The lead singer of the Portland band Weinland writes... More>>
Published: April 29, 2009
CD Reviews: Tap Tap, Andy Werth CD Reviews: Tap Tap, Andy Werth
Tap Tap The Re-Introduction (Lynx Records)When 21-year-old Tacoma rapper Tap Tap's latest disc, The Re-Introduction, first showed up at SW... More>>
Published: April 08, 2009
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Back in black. . . at Wal-Mart only.
AC/DCBlack Ice(Columbia)In recent years, I've taken to evaluating, somewhat subconsciously, each new AC/DC album by way of what I'll now... More>>
Published: November 05, 2008
New Music From T.I. and Growing New Music From T.I. and Growing
T.I. Paper Trail (Atlantic)T.I.'s previous album, T.I. vs. T.I.P., focused on the uninteresting duality of being both a menacing street dude and... More>>
Published: October 08, 2008
New Releases From Metallica and Tricky New Releases From Metallica and Tricky
Strengths and weaknesses.
MetallicaDeath Magnetic(Warner Bros.)It's great to hear guitarist Kirk Hammett soloing again, and Lars Ulrich pounding a kit that sounds like... More>>
Published: September 24, 2008
New Music From Ra Ra Riot and N.E.R.D. New Music From Ra Ra Riot and N.E.R.D.
Both acts are pimping their latest wares in town this week.
Ra Ra Riot The Rhumb Line (Barsuk) The title of Ra Ra Riot's debut full-length, The Rhumb Line, is a nautical term, and there's a definite... More>>
Published: September 17, 2008
Review: Sam Amidon’s <i>All is Well</i> Review: Sam Amidon’s All is Well
Kind of the Appalachian Sufjan Stevens.
Sam AmidonAll Is Well(Bedroom Community)The first half-dozen times I listened to All Is Well, Sam Amidon's second album of folk music, I loved... More>>
Published: August 13, 2008
Abe Vigoda, Steve Cropper and Felix Cavaliere, and Patti Smith and Kevin Shields Abe Vigoda, Steve Cropper and Felix Cavaliere, and Patti Smith and Kevin Shields
No, not that Abe Vigoda. (Duh.)
Abe VigodaSkeleton(Post Present Medium)Abe Vigoda wants to be Animal Collective, and Skeleton makes this plainly obvious. "Lantern Lights" and... More>>
Published: August 06, 2008
New Music: Nas, CSS, and The War on Drugs New Music: Nas, CSS, and The War on Drugs
The War on Drugs Wagonwheel Blues (Secretly Canadian)We're only halfway through 2008, but Philadelphia's The War on Drugs claims one of this... More>>
Published: July 30, 2008
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The Animals at NightRain Falls on Asphalt(In Spades)Better suited for relaxing with a martini than marinating in your own sweat on the dance... More>>
Published: April 16, 2008
New Music From the Devil Makes Three, Beanie Sigel, and Sebastian Bach New Music From the Devil Makes Three, Beanie Sigel, and Sebastian Bach
The Devil Makes Three The Devil Makes Three (Milan) The Devil Makes Three don't have a drummer, but the band doesn't need one. Cooper McBean's... More>>
Published: January 02, 2008
New Music From Ween, Black Dice New Music From Ween, Black Dice
Ween La Cucaracha (Rounder/Chocodog) In the past, I have always approached a new Ween release with anticipation, rather than skepticism, and... More>>
Published: November 07, 2007
New Music From Sir Richard Bishop New Music From Sir Richard Bishop
Far be it from Seattle to take for granted that a true guitar master lives here. Yes, an acoustic virtuoso who is conversant with ragas,... More>>
Published: October 10, 2007
New Music From Wooden Shjips and Fire Engines New Music From Wooden Shjips and Fire Engines
Wooden Shjips Wooden Shjips (Holy Mountain) In the hands of a lesser band, Moe Tucker–esque repetitive drumming, Mercury Rev–like... More>>
Published: September 26, 2007
New Music From New Pornographers and Black Lips New Music From New Pornographers and Black Lips
Them’s some serious musicians behind all the vomitoriums and dick-guitars.
Black Lips Good Bad Not Evil (Vice) A few years ago at the Comet, I watched as Black Lips frontman Cole Alexander whipped his peter out and... More>>
Published: September 12, 2007
New Music From Young Marble Giants, D. Charles Speer New Music From Young Marble Giants, D. Charles Speer
Young Marble Giants Colossal Youth & Collected Works (Domino) "You write the gaps as much as you write the music," quipped Young Marble Giants... More>>
Published: August 29, 2007
New Music From John Vanderslice, Sebadoh, and Wooden Wand New Music From John Vanderslice, Sebadoh, and Wooden Wand
John Vanderslice Emerald City (Barsuk) This latest disc from San Francisco singer, songwriter, and audio auteur John Vanderslice was born from... More>>
Published: August 22, 2007
Maximo Park: <i>Our Earthly Pleasures</i> Maximo Park: Our Earthly Pleasures
Catchy guitar riffs and sneaky synths are at Chop Suey on Sunday.
When one hypercritically analyzes Maxïmo Park’s music, the band immediately falls short of the standards set by Scot-rock brethren... More>>
Published: July 18, 2007
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