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Oct 27, 2007 6:56 PM CDT

Animal Collective's Odd Wonder

New Yorker explores the world of this indie group

(Newser) - Those with adventurous musical tastes may want to visit the odd world of Animal Collective, which smashes together electronic and acoustic elements into a brilliant mixture often called, if somewhat inaccurately, "avant-garde" and "psychedelic," says the New Yorker. Sasha Frere-Jones explores the group's eighth album, Strawberry Jam,...

'Gripping' Album Tops Doherty
Tabloid Drama

Oct 24, 2007 4:11 PM CDT

'Gripping' Album Tops Doherty Tabloid Drama

Babyshambles' latest draws thumbs up, thumbs down

(Newser) - Kate Moss' ex, Pete Doherty, may have a rep as a “tawdry drug monster,” but detractors' opinions are sullying his band's great music, says Uncut, giving 5 of 5 stars to Babyshambles’ new release, Shotter’s Nation. The band's previous effort succeeded on “flinty spectrality,” but...

Plant, Krauss Make Sweet Music

Oct 23, 2007 11:33 AM CDT

Plant, Krauss Make Sweet Music

Led Zeppelin frontman and bluegrass queen harmonize nicely

(Newser) - Alison Krauss’ clear mountain voice might seem an odd match for former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant, but their collaboration, Raising Sand, is “the stuff of which music lovers’ dreams are made,” says the Boston Globe. Traversing a range of root styles, Krauss and Plant harmonize beautifully, USA ...

FFs Are at Their Best on Widow

Oct 9, 2007 1:41 PM CDT

FFs Are at Their Best on Widow

(Newser) - The provocateur sibling musicians behind Fiery Furnaces can’t be bothered to care about what’s popular—which makes for an outstanding new record, says Tiny Mix Tapes in awarding Widow City 4 of 5 stars. The prog-rock throwback band has reined in “their experimental proclivities”—or rather...

Fogerty Comes Home on Revival

Oct 2, 2007 12:37 PM CDT

Fogerty Comes Home on Revival

Or maybe the CCR frontman never left

(Newser) - Heartland rock legend John Fogerty is finally reclaiming his Creedence Clearwater Revival youth with an excellent new solo record, aptly titled Revival. The release marks a major turning point in the CCR frontman’s story, as he’s back with original label Fantasy Records and is finally discussing his old...

The Boss Works Old, New 'Magic'

Sep 30, 2007 1:25 PM CDT

The Boss Works Old, New 'Magic'

New album mixes pop and politics - and gets rave reviews

(Newser) - In an era of has-been acts making a mockery of themselves, Bruce Springsteen rolls out his fourth album in five years—a poppy album with steely political undertones that proves he's as relevant as ever. Magic drops sugar-coated bombs on the Bushies, the New York Times' A.O. Scott writes,...

Joni Wows
With Shine

Sep 25, 2007 6:25 PM CDT

Joni Wows With Shine

Mitchell’s first new work in a decade is ‘biting, sartorial and poetic’

(Newser) - Joni Mitchell has dropped new material for the first time in 10 years, and Shine is wowing critics. It “isn’t a coffee table record,” raves AllMusic, in awarding it 4 of 5 stars; “it won’t attract record execs looking for a resurrection." That’s...

Sonic Youth Frontman Flies High, Solo

Sep 19, 2007 5:35 PM CDT

Sonic Youth Frontman Flies High, Solo

New CD from hipster elder statesman Thurston Moore

(Newser) - Bandleader to experimental music pioneer Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore dropped his first proper solo record in 12 years today; "Trees Outside the Academy "drew a strong if not excellent 7.9 rating from hipster bible Pitchfork. Depsite the "basement icon's" recent patronage of difficult underground talent,...