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Review: The Decemberists get simple on latest album The Decemberists, “The King Is Dead” (Capitol) Perhaps the best moment on the Decemberists’ new album comes at the end of a tune called “Calamity Song,” when frontman Colin Meloy provides a transcendent touch by climbing into his high register. “Ah-ooo,” he sings. “Ah-ooo.” It’s beautiful, and ironic to hear such [...] Review: Cake ends 7-year hiatus with strong disc Cake, “Showroom of Compassion” (Upbeat Records) Alternative rock has always seemed a bit vague as a classification for a band such as Cake. Now, alternative energy — that’s an apt label to slap on them. Recorded at their own studio in southern California, Cake’s first offering in seven years, “Showroom of [...] CD Releases – January 18th 2011 The Script – Science & Faith Upcoming Album Update – January 18th 2011 January 18 Single review: Britney Spears’ “Hold It Against Me” “Hold It Against Me,” the hotly anticipated new Britney Spears single, inevitably arrived on the Web a day ahead of its scheduled release, with Spears writing on Twitter, “Don’t #HOLDITAGAINSTME for coming out early.” It’s easy to see why the pop star didn’t want to wait: with its throbbing bassline [...] Upcoming Album Update – January 11th 2011 January 11 CD Releases – January 11th 2011 British Sea Power – Valhalla Dancehall Upcoming Album Update – January 4th 2011 January 4 CD Releases – January 4th 2011 January 4 Upcoming Album Update – December 21st 2010 December 21 |
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