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Robert Randolph, Unclassified
Pedal
Steel Guitar Revival
First brought to our attention after a scorching set as part
of the latest Roots tour, Robert Randolph and the Family Band
is the real deal. Unclassified is as much about soul,
funk, hard rock, folk, and jam band intensity as it is about
the gospel music that first inspired the unit.
Best
Songs: "I Need More Love," "Soul Refreshing"
& "Smile" |
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50 Cent, Get Rich Or Die Tryin'
Newest
& Best Thug in town
Few had better years than 50 who saw his debut go through
the roof as well as earn him multiple Grammy nods. What else
can be said about 50 that hasn’t been said before? Probably
nothing.
Best songs: "In da Club,"
"P.I.M.P." & "Wanksta" |
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Kid Rock, Kid Rock
Second
coming of Seger?
Kid Rock is one of those artists that never seem to get his
due. Is there a more talented artist in music today? A lot
of people would say yes but go and See Rock live and then
I will ask you the question again. Rock has continued to improve
with each release and this showcases Rock at his finest.
Best Songs: "Cold and Empty," "I
Am" & " Run Off To LA" |
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Radiohead, Hail to the Thief
Alt-rock
kings return for their crown
The Bends
is one of our favorite CDs of all time, as is OK Computer.
That being said, we never got Amnesiac or Kid
A. It just never gelled, and thankfully Hail to the
Thief is a return of somewhere in between the two. It
features everything that you once loved about Radiohead and
some of the things that we hated but it is still one hell
of a CD.
Best Songs: "Go to Sleep,"
"2+2=5" & "There There" |
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Ryan Adams, Rock N Roll
Everyone’s favorite drunk
Adams burst onto the mainstream radar after his band Whiskeytown
broke up and he was an Alt-country hero. Gold sold
a lot of records thanks to his song “New York, New York”
Rock N Roll is just that, the electric side of Adams. Some
fans may be crying foul but we are crying with joy as this
is the best post-Whiskeytown effort by Adams.
Best
Songs: "This Is It," "So Alive"
& "Note to Self: Don't Die" |
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