Four-Letter Words
No need to worry about offending delicate sensibilities with this playlist. We’re not talking about profanity, so just take the title at face value.
No need to worry about offending delicate sensibilities with this playlist. We’re not talking about profanity, so just take the title at face value.
The Truth About Love (RCA). Review by Jen Cray.
Atmosphere taps into the psyche of self doubt of twentysomethings, Matthew Moyer discovered at a sold-out Jacksonville show, where the powerhouse rhymes were so hot they broke the air conditioner.
2011 Grammy Nominees (Columbia Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Troubadour (A&M). Review by Chris Catania.
Bulletproof (Geffen). Review by Chris Catania.
John Ashcroft decides to kick up his heels for his last few days in office! Only in Stripwax could this have anything to do with reviewing the new Eminem album.
Sex Crimes (Dead Rabbit Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.
Summer Sessions (Flipped Disc). Review by Stein Haukland.
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Get Away From Me (Columbia). Review by Tim Wardyn.
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The Streetsweeper Vol. 1 (Sony). Review by Bill Campbell.
Thinking It Over (V2). Review by Stein Haukland.
In this first of two installments, Suicide frontman Alan Vega lets Matthew Moyer into the world of one of rock’s most influential forces and learns the dark truths of punk rock, modern art and …Eminem?
In this second part of Matthew Moyer’s interview with Suicide frontman Alan Vega, we delve into sculpting, a writing addiction and those times where you’re not sure if you’ve already died.
The Christmas Album (Columbia). Review by James Mann.
Paullelujah! (Coup D’Etat). Review by Ian Koss.
Man Vs. Machine (Columbia). Review by Rob Walsh.
Dark Days, Bright Nights (Beat Club/Interscope). Review by Bill Campbell.
Today’s Smmoth Jazz Roundup is a collection of short reviews of easy-to-listen-to jazz.
In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
The Mighty Warriors: Live in Antwerp (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
The biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Sofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
At the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Atlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Hamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Shall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.