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Salon.com May 31, 2001 Don McLeese |
Lucinda Williams' psychosexual murk On "Essence," her new album, a fragile genius delivers an emotional mess of a masterpiece... |
Reason October 2002 Damon W. Root |
Hidden Country The secret family tree of country music |
Salon.com May 22, 2001 Bill Wyman |
Bob Dylan At age 60, with a career that spans four decades, he remains one of rock's most eloquent, sexy and unpredictable singers... |
Salon.com June 19, 2000 Steve Kurutz |
The wild one returns Former pro golfer Chip Taylor wrote "Wild Thing." On his first record in 15 years, Angelina Jolie's coolest uncle is in the midst of a genuine creative rebirth. |
Salon.com September 25, 2000 Amy Reiter |
A conversation with John Hiatt The music industry needs a triple bypass, he says, and the Web's performing the surgery. Straight talk from the veteran musician, whose new album will be released this week both online and in stores. |
AskMen.com Craig Mazin |
Top 10: Americana Albums It's not altogether easy to pinpoint exactly what makes an album steeped in "Americana," but there are some definite ground rules that apply. |
Reason May 2007 Radley Balko |
How the Wolves Survive The Mexican-American rock band Los Lobos' Louie Perez on immigration, cultural mixing, and his band's new album. |
Salon.com September 11, 2000 David Bowman |
Emmylou Harris Her new "Red Dirt Girl" is a masterpiece, she loves Merle, George and Lucinda and she's got a tornado lighter. We'll have what she's having! |
Salon.com June 8, 2000 David Hill |
Sharps & Flats Steve Earle, once dubbed the "hillbilly Springsteen," learns that back roads "never carry you where you want 'em to." |
AskMen.com Kyle Grace |
Top 10: Comeback Albums All of these top 10 comeback albums helped to not only pull careers out of the toilet, but also remind fans of what the fuss was all about in the first place. |
Salon.com December 21, 2000 Joe Heim |
Music 2000 Call it the year of the dogs: Woof-woof. Still, there were 25 records worth listening to again and again... |
Salon.com July 17, 2000 Seth Mnookin |
Sharps & Flats Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" made him -- and Austin, Texas -- a star. Twenty-five years later, you can still hear why. |
Reason November 2001 Brian Doherty |
The Free-Floating Bob Dylan What makes Dylan worth thinking about is that he has been -- and remains -- unprecedentedly great at what he does: writing songs and performing them. Two recent books try to get a handle on Dylan... |
Salon.com April 4, 2000 Frank Houston |
Joni Mitchell As pure an artist as can be found in the entertainment industry, her confessional lyrics and lilting, soaring soprano have inspired countless musicians. |
Salon.com February 14, 2002 Edward Morris |
Waylon Jennings 1937-2002 The outlaw hero who brought attitude to country music is dead at 64. |
AskMen.com |
Tyler Hilton This young songwriter and musician released his debut album, The Tracks Of, in September 2004, and is proving he's no one-trick pony, with roles on the WB's One Tree Hill and in the Johnny Cash biographical film, Walk the Line. |
AskMen.com Dave Golokhov |
Top 10: Tone-Deaf Athletes Just because an athlete can groan out fight songs, hum along with national anthems and belt out "We Will Rock You" doesn't mean that they understand the rhyme and rhythm of making quality music. |
AskMen.com May 14, 2003 Matthew Simpson |
Top 10: Best-Selling Albums Of All Time A look at the top 10 best-selling albums of all time in the United States, as of 2003. |
Salon.com September 19, 2000 Ira Robbins |
Links on the chain Broadside published songs by writers who wanted to change the world -- including a young Bob Dylan. A five-CD set marches through the great folk mag's past. |
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John Waite... doin' it the hard way Why is he famous? Between his unforgettable ballads, "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile," and his new album, "The Hard Way," he has been making music since 1975, and is still going strong. |
AskMen.com December 30, 2003 |
Interview: Joe Cocker With 19 albums under his belt, an unforgettable performance at both Woodstocks, and a voice that is recognizable the world over, Joe Cocker is one of the greatest singers of his time. |
Wired September 2006 Eric Steuer |
The Infinite Album Release a traditional 13-track cd? No thanks, says Beck. Instead, he serves up a collection of songs, remixes, and videos that fans can piece together any way they want. |
Salon.com October 2, 2002 Stephanie Zacharek |
"Guess I'm doing fine" Beck roughs up his voice and drops a record of dusty heartache ballads that would make Hank Williams weep. |
Salon.com June 19, 1999 Rachel Louise Snyder |
Will you still love me tomorrow? Will you still love me tomorrow?: In the '60s and '70s, you couldn't turn on the radio without hearing a Carole King song. Thirty years later, the earth's still moving under her feet. |
AskMen.com Matthew Simpson |
Top 10: Distinct Voices In Music Below you will find my list of the Top 10 most distinct voices in music. For now, the author is sticking to male artists that boast a unique voice and singing style, as well as a large North American fan base. |
Salon.com December 19, 2001 Eric Boehlert |
Why the record industry is killing the single One of the most hallowed symbols of rock 'n' roll is on its way out, and consumers -- and artists -- are the losers... |
Salon.com November 4, 2002 Greil Marcus |
Real Life Rock Top 10 Sam McGee, "Railroad Blues," from the anthology "Classic Mountain Songs"... "Piss off Ryan Adams, win a prize!"... Ramsay Midwood, "Shoot Out at the OK Chinese Restaurant"... etc. |
Audiophilia November 2000 Don Braid |
Willy Nelson: Milk Cow Blues On Milk Cow Blues, Nelson slides smoothly into the blues. |
Salon.com August 29, 2002 Mark J. Miller |
A cool cowpoke gets political Steve Earle, a new disc under his belt, talks about his tumultuous career -- a hair-raising ride that has included many wives, an ugly romance with heroin, and watching a man die. |
T.H.E. Journal October 1, 2009 Geoffrey H. Fletcher |
They're Playing Our Song Successful ed tech programs have some of the same elements as HankKhoir: a visionary leader who challenges strong professionals to get out of their comfort zones, and a staff with the confidence and trust in that leader's vision to allow it to stretch and grow. |
Reason February 2008 Jesse Walker |
Steve Earle's Hammer A talented songwriter puts his message before his music. |
Salon.com March 11, 2002 Bomani Jones |
"Sign O' the Times" Part '80s musical retrospective, part angry social document and all booty-thumping housequake, Prince's 1987 classic stands as pop's last great double album... |
Popular Mechanics June 2008 Doug Newcomb |
How to Ride the Blues Highway: Freedom of the Road 2008 One of the only truly American musical art forms, blues music spawned rock-and-roll, rhythm and blues, soul and even rap. Is the sound that originated in Mississippi's cotton fields and juke joints still alive and kicking on the blues mother road? |
Popular Mechanics May 13, 2008 Chuck Tannert |
10 Songs, 25 Albums & 1 Legend for Your Ultimate Blues Road Trip Blues artist David "Honeyboy" Edwards and a list of recommended blues titles. |
PC World January 14, 2001 |
Top 5 MP3 Music Files Free full-length MP3 tracks from Tom Waits and Buddy Guy, a video from John Lennon, and more... |
Fast Company Dec 2013/Jan 2014 Mary Kaye Schilling |
Get Busy Pharrell Williams is a 40-year-old musician, producer, and mini mogul. |
Smithsonian May 2007 Katy June-Friesen |
Blues Alley How Chicago became the blues capital of the world. |
Salon.com August 5, 2002 Greil Marcus |
Real Life Rock Top 10 David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, White Stripes, and Son House... Comet Gain... X-Ray Spex... Linda Thompson and Lucinda Williams... Uncle Tupelo... etc. |
ifeminists February 25, 2004 Matt Rosenberg |
Love or Confusion? A concert review of Jimi Hendrix. |
Salon.com October 8, 2001 Ellen Willis |
The new talkin' World War III blues On Bob Dylan's new "Love and Theft," the topical and the timeless merge with maniacal intensity... |
Salon.com February 19, 2002 Dave Wilson |
"Who's Next" Fueled by a nervous breakdown and primitive synthesizer technology, the Who created a 1971 album so great even classic-rock radio couldn't kill it... |
Salon.com June 12, 2000 Wendy Mitchell |
Sharps & Flats The Old 97's collection "Early Tracks" fuels a would-be serial lady-killer with loose-cannon riffs and honky-tonkin' fun. |
AskMen.com Greg Yates |
How To: Become A Recording Artist - Part I Steps to help you land your own record deal and become a recording artist. |
Salon.com June 26, 2000 Greil Marcus |
Real Life Rock Top 10 Chris Isaak, 'N Sync and the favorite albums of Minnesota Senate candidates: Ten observations on pop and its discontents, from the noted author and critic. |
AskMen.com October 7, 2003 |
Interview with Seal With his latest album, Seal IV, there's no doubt that Seal is back and better than ever. |
Salon.com August 26, 2002 Greil Marcus |
Real Life Rock Top 10 Bruce Springsteen, "The Rising"... Elvis Presley... Emry Arthur... Sean Wilentz reports on Bob Dylan's return to the Newport Folk Festival... etc. |
Popular Mechanics June 2008 |
3 More Classic American Road Trips: War, Wilderness and Whitewater! Road trips for indulging sport, music, and history interests |
The Motley Fool December 10, 2008 Anders Bylund |
Music Industry 2.0 How to invest in what looks like a deeply troubled music sector. Hint: Think outside the CD case. |
AskMen.com September 19, 2001 Justin Becker |
How To: Play The Guitar With the right amount of guidance, practice and motivation, playing the guitar can be simple. Just add it to one of your many talents, and use it to your advantage... |
Salon.com July 11, 2000 Seth Mnookin |
Sharps & Flats God and the King meet again. The result: Bloodless background music. |