A young woman enters the constricted world of a small diner and changes the owner’s life in this European film. Carl F Gauze finds the beauty amongst varying shades of gray.

Madvillainy 2 (Stones Throw). Review by S D Green.

More sobering security kabuki - posted by James Mann on January 15, 2009 07:12

Since we’re on a roll, lets gut the First Amendment too - posted by James Mann on January 15, 2009 07:04

Well, so much for the Fourth Amendment - posted by James Mann on January 15, 2009 07:00

The 33 1/3 series has produced some great essay books exploring some of rock’s most iconic albums. S D Green finally gets around to Marc Woodworth’s commendable attempt to make sense of Guided by Voices’ shambolic classic, Bee Thousand.

There’ll Be Diamonds (Tender Loving Empire). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Lucky In Love (Self-Released). Review by Michael Sutton.

When patriotism becomes sadism - posted by James Mann on January 14, 2009 07:42

With a stage show more akin to performance art than rock concert, Of Montreal is anything but subtle. Jen Cray did not wear a pink leotard or face paint to the Orlando show, but she enjoyed it all the same.

Ruff Draft (Stones Throw). Review by S D Green.

Peoria (Star Apple Kingdom). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Always sunny - posted by James Mann on January 13, 2009 06:24

Somebody is actually gonna miss Bush? - posted by James Mann on January 13, 2009 06:02

BDS - posted by James Mann on January 13, 2009 05:50

Words From The Front (Collectors’ Choice). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Napoleon Sweetheart EP (Matinee). Review by Aaron Shaul.

From the “Ain’t never gonna happen” department - posted by James Mann on January 12, 2009 05:51

Why are we still hearing from Joe the Moron? - posted by James Mann on January 12, 2009 05:41

War by blog - posted by James Mann on January 12, 2009 05:16