The album commits a mortal pop sin: It’s kind of boring.
Imagine post-Indian-excursion Beatles miraculously transported into a high-tech 21st-century recording studio.
If you’re lucky enough to earn a few bucks off of this, start saving up for that PhD.
The hunger that Madonna creates in the public is often more palpable than the art in her pop.
Celebrity’s slower numbers recall the banalities of that other boy band.
After months of hype, two-step’s leading man, Craig David, has hit our shores with Born to Do It.
Aaliyah learned how to align herself with A-list producers without losing her individuality.
The album is a promising start for a talented young newcomer, mixing obvious influences with classical training and simple yet distinct approach.
It takes us on a vivid journey from abandonment and desperation, through rebirth and renewed hope.
CKY’s sound is not revolutionary, but the band certainly works hard for their individuality.
The strongest force holding back Prime STH from being a rock band is its slick production.
The album mixes the soul of Sly Stone and the funk of James Brown with the pop sensibilities of Prince and the grace of Lena Horne.
DiFranco’s musical progression has always made sense and each album seems to be a stepping stone to the next.
First impressions can be deceiving.
Attempting to recreate the brilliance of their past collaborative effort, Daou comes across as foolish and perhaps a bit overzealous.
The old Tool is back with a vengeance. Almost.
The way the album touches the skin is more paperback than hardcover and singer Jim Adkins’s voice is more seductive and confident than before.
Some of downbeat’s elite are on board for the compilation, including Terranova, Thievery Corporation, and Sofa Surfers.
Just keep reminding yourself: She’s only 17.
The often anonymous composers of television ads and movie trailers (read: electronica artists) may have found their futures in the soundtrack business.
Sony Music’s newest shining hope is being positioned as the next big pop starlet.