Music by Years & Months:
Music News in December, 2004
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Trisomie 21 Exclusive Interview
posted on December 30, 2004
T21 aka Trisomie 21 returns after many years with a new LP and line-up. Todd E Jones interview Martin Blorhorn, new member of T21
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Felt Review: The Splendour Of Fear
posted on December 30, 2004
“The Splendour Of Fear" by Felt is the 2nd in the re-issue series. Todd E Jones reviews.
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New Edition New Edition
posted on December 30, 2004
First things first: legendary recording group New Edition is releasing their eighth album, One Love as a part of the hit-making, trendsetting Bad Boy family.
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Willie Nelson Willie Nelson
posted on December 29, 2004
If ever the words "living legend" were more than just public relations bluster, the application would be to Willie Hugh Nelson.
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Elvis Costello Elvis Costello
posted on December 29, 2004
Elvis Costello has followed his musical curiosity in a career spanning more than 25 years.
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Conway Twitty Conway Twitty
posted on December 29, 2004
When Conway Twitty died unexpectedly from an abdominal aneurysm just short of his 60th birthday in 1993, many of the testimonials...
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Dirty Vegas Dirty Vegas
posted on December 29, 2004
When South London trio Dirty Vegas won the Grammy for Best Dance Single last year the cameras panned across Robert de Niro...
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Saliva Saliva
posted on December 29, 2004
What does it take to turn ordinary rock ’n’ roll into some of the best hard music of the year?
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Future Leaders Of The World Future Leaders Of The World
posted on December 29, 2004
"LVL IV"-Level Four-the debut from the Buffalo quartet Future Leaders of the World, is a musical testament to the indomitable will of the group's front man, Phil Tayler.
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Unwritten Law Unwritten Law
posted on December 27, 2004
Unwritten Law inhabits the upper echelon of successful punk bands, bands whose substance and longevity overshadow the countless hordes of imitation, fly-by-night pop-punk operations riding a one-way train to anonymity.
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Snoop Dogg Review: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece
posted on December 27, 2004
Snoop Dogg returns with a much softer side on “R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece”, his most commercially accessible work to date.
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k-os Review: Joyful Rebellion
posted on December 27, 2004
K-Os returns with his sophomore LP “Joyful Rebellion”. Todd E Jones reviews this beautiful and emotional experience
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Wordsworth Exclusive Interview
posted on December 24, 2004
Wordsworth, the lyrical juggernaut, releases his debut solo album on Halftooth Records. Todd E Jones interviews the man from Lyricist's Lounge.
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Silvertide Silvertide
posted on December 24, 2004
“When I was 16, I was writing songs with this guy,” remembers Silvertide frontman Walt Lafty.
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Kenny G Kenny G
posted on December 24, 2004
In making his fifteenth album for Arista Records, international superstar and Grammy Award-winner Kenny G...
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Emma Bunton Emma Bunton
posted on December 23, 2004
With her U.S. solo debut for 19 Recordings, Free Me, Emma is ready to show America that Baby Spice has not only grown up, she’s created her own musical style and image.
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Donny Osmond To release What I Meant to Say
posted on December 23, 2004
This one is special. What I Meant To Say is Donny Osmond's 54th album (a mind-boggling statistic for an eternally youthful man in his mid-40s) and it may be, for him, the most satisfying yet.
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Yung Wun Yung Wun
posted on December 23, 2004
Out of these seemingly dismal circumstances, he rose. Birth name, James ----dark prince----later to be crowned “Yung Wun.”
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Glen Phillips To release Winter Pays For Summer
posted on December 21, 2004
Glen Phillips has been making music for two decades now, starting as the 14-year-old frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket.
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Bright Eyes Bright Eyes
posted on December 21, 2004
In the past few years since the release of Bright Eyes’ fourth full-length album, Lifted or The Story Is In The Soil, Keep Your Ear To The Ground, the Bright Eyes tale has taken many unexpected twists and turns.
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Mario To release Turning Point
posted on December 21, 2004
One cannot deny their destiny, regardless of what path they take.
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Trivium Trivium
posted on December 21, 2004
Talent and charisma are key ingredients for any professional musician, but without dedication and perseverance, many bands quickly fade to black.
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Street Dogs Street Dogs
posted on December 20, 2004
“That the band is a full-time band. That whatever Street Dogs is doing, whether recording or playing live, we’re gonna give 110%."
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Built Like Alaska Built Like Alaska
posted on December 20, 2004
On February 1st, Oakdale CA, band Built Like Alaska releases the remarkable Autumnland, their first album...
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Billy Idol To release Devil's Playground
posted on December 17, 2004
“Enough!” said Billy Idol,”2005 is the time for an original punk rocker to show his stuff.”
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Sam Roberts Sam Roberts
posted on December 17, 2004
“There must be something in the air…” Sam Roberts sings these words just before the first song on his first full-length album fades out into ether...
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Mannie Fresh Mannie Fresh
posted on December 17, 2004
If ever there was, anybody who knew how to skyrocket a successful career to a whole new level surely it has to be Cash Money Records in-house producer Mannie Fresh.
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The Fall Review: The Real New Fall LP (Formerly Country on the Click)
posted on December 17, 2004Fans usually either love or hate the Manchester madness of Mark E. Smith and The Fall. You either get it or you don’t. They have experimented with almost every style and genre but always had a signature sound. They have been together since the late 7...
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Tina Turner Tina Turner
posted on December 16, 2004
She is without doubt a true rock star. With sensual, soulful and powerful vocals that have been part of music history for over four decades – Tina Turner is back with a new album, All The Best, set for release by Capitol Records on February 1, 2005.
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Roots Manuva To release Awfully Deep
posted on December 16, 2004
“It was as a kid. Before I even knew what a soundsystem was. I was walking past Stockwell skateboard park and there was this sound being set up.
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Motley Crue To release Red White & Crue Anthology
posted on December 16, 2004
The raucous rulers of the sex-and-drugs-fueled nightlife on L.A.’s Sunset Strip have returned to their old stomping grounds.
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Camron Cam'Ron
posted on December 15, 2004
Simply put, Harlem’s favorite son Cam’ron is a movement unto himself.
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Ashanti Ashanti
posted on December 15, 2004
The Inc. recording artist, Ashanti, made a huge splash in 2002.
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David Sanborn To release Closer
posted on December 15, 2004
Veteran alto sax master David Sanborn has played a crucial role in establishing the sound of contemporary jazz and instrumental pop.
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NItty Nitty
posted on December 14, 2004
To most, adversity can bring negativity. However, for Nitty, less than luxurious surroundings in the Fort Apache section of the Bronx only inspired him to be a positive force in the lives of others.
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Darryl Worley Darryl Worley
posted on December 14, 2004
You ain't heard nothin'yet. Country-music listeners probably think they know the music of Darryl Worley because of hits like "I Miss My Friend," "A Good Day to Run" and "Have You Forgotten."
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South Park Review: South Park : The complete 4th Season DVD
posted on December 13, 2004
Todd E. Jones reviews the complete 4th Season of South Park.
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Mr Dibbs Review: The 30th Song
posted on December 13, 2004
Sick business, Dont bring your pop chart ears.... you'll be attacked by the art of surprise, and progression.
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Roger Miret and the Disasters Roger Miret and the Disasters
posted on December 10, 2004
Born in CUBA, raised on the streets of NYC. ROGER MIRET has been a quintessential part of the New York City punk/hardcore scene from an early age.
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Morrissey Morrissey
posted on December 10, 2004
On the heels of his sold out US tour, Morrissey will release a deluxe edition of his critical and commercial smash album, You Are the Quarry, December 7 on Attack/Sanctuary.
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Alexisonfire Exclusive Interview
posted on December 10, 2004
Changes.... just what the doctor ordered.
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The Sons Of TC-Lethbridge Exclusive Interview
posted on December 10, 2004
The Sons Of T.C.-Lethbridge (a supergroup made up of Julian Cope, members of Spiritualized, and members of Brain Donor) are such believers in the writings of T.C.-Lethbridge that they made a special 2CD release. Todd E. Jones interviews them!
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EdoG Exclusive Interview
posted on December 9, 2004
The legendary Edo G. has returned with a new album "My Own Worst Enemy" which is 75% produced by Pete Rock. Todd E Jones interviews the the Boston emcee!
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The Cure The Cure
posted on December 8, 2004
Twenty-five years after The Cure began their global pop invasion with their debut disc, THREE IMAGINARY BOYS,...
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Sage Francis Sage Francis
posted on December 8, 2004
There once was a song called, "Arrest the President." Contemporary music. A hit with the kids. It was a top ten.
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U2 U2
posted on December 2, 2004
Through a combination of zealous righteousness and post-punk experimentalism, U2 became one of the most popular rock & roll bands of the '80s.
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DJ Krush Exclusive Interview
posted on December 2, 2004
DJ KRUSH is interviewed by Todd E Jones.
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A Static Lullaby A Static Lullaby
posted on December 2, 2004
When you think Chino, CA, the first thing that often comes to mind is Chino State Penitentiary, a hulking slab of concrete and...
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Lindsay Lohan To release Speak
posted on December 2, 2004
Casablanca recording artist and Hollywood box-office superstar, Lindsay Lohan, is about to be heard around the world with the release of her musical debut, “SPEAK,” in-stores December 7.
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Eric Clapton To release Sessions for Robert J
posted on December 2, 2004
Earlier this year, Eric Clapton released an album he has spent his whole musical life leading up to: "Me and Mr Johnson."