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February 16, 2012
Hip-Hop's Top Ten Aretha Franklin Samples
Rap royalty loves the Queen of Soul. Or, at least, some very prestigious hip-hop types have found the intimate grooves of Aretha Franklin's discography to be fine and fertile fodder for their sampling kicks. So with Franklin preparing to warble her way through a couple of back-to-back shows a ... More >>
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January 10, 2012
Radio Hits One: Foster The People, Cage The Elephant Lead The Charge Of New "The" Bands
Back around 2001, a Transatlantic cabal of music critics led a media hype machine declaring that rock was "back." To further this thesis, it grouped together a disparate set of bands offering variations on the stripped-down "garage rock" template who were often cheekily referred to as the "The" Band ... More >>
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October 3, 2011
Six Songs For A Desert Isle
Here's audio I could listen to through eternity ... or at least until a hawk swoops down and pecks my eardrums out. (6) "Losing My Religion by R.E.M. Don't tell me what it means! Don't even tell me they broke up! Just tell me I can have this on constant rotation! Its propulsive guitars and angst ... More >>
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May 17, 2011
The Best Cover Versions in Musical History
I'm not interested in the paint-by-numbers ones designed to make a quick buck. Here are the six cover tunes that I feel brought the most originality and fresh energy to standard tunes, making it more than worth the effort to do the remaking. (6) "It's My Life" by No Doubt. (2003.) Gwen Ste ... More >>
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April 21, 2011
"American Idol" Drags Itself Into The 21st Century
Michael Becker/FOXLast night's episode of American Idol started as this gramatically ridiculous question flashed on the screen: "Do you remember when they were just a face in the crowd?" No, I don't. I don't remember when they were all just one face. That would've been some weird David Cronen ... More >>
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March 2, 2011
American Idol, Season 10, Live Show #1: Up With Judas Priest, Down With Edwin McCain
This shirt is a major problem. Credit: Frank Micelotta/FOX.Before we say anything else about the first live American Idol show this season, we're going to need to talk about Steven Tyler's shirt. Steven Tyler came out wearing this impossible-to-figure silky blouse-y thing with pictures of gig ... More >>
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January 14, 2011
Rock-Critic Pop Quiz #2: How Many Members Of New Edition Can You Name?
Left to right: Raphael Saddiq, Luther Vandross, Usher, Gerardo, Masta Killa, and Jimmy RollinsIt's a poorly kept industry secret that rock writers are cheaters, frauds, and goons -- as dependent on Google as a clown is on facepaint. Our ongoing column "Are You Smarter Than a Rock Critic?" pee ... More >>
Music
December 15, 2010
R&B Serenity Now: R. Kelly, Ne-Yo, and Others Keep the Quiet-Storm Flame Alive
Left to right: Raphael Saddiq, Luther Vandross, Usher, Gerardo, Masta Killa, and Jimmy RollinsIt's a poorly kept industry secret that rock writers are cheaters, frauds, and goons -- as dependent on Google as a clown is on facepaint. Our ongoing column "Are You Smarter Than a Rock Critic?" pee ... More >>
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February 19, 2010
I Don't Go Clubbing, I Go Dancing: The Weekend In Nightlife, Starring Shackleton, Frankie Knuckles, And Other People You May Know
Tonight, creepy dubstep producer Shackleton headlines Dub War at Love -- the genre gets even darker thanks to his unexpected silences and evil whisperings in between all that bass wobble. WARP's Eskmo and Eprom are also scheduled to play, along with Dubwar residents Joe Nice and Dave Q, among ... More >>
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August 21, 2008
Interview: Jazz Bassist Marcus Miller, the "M" of S.M.V.
Tonight, creepy dubstep producer Shackleton headlines Dub War at Love -- the genre gets even darker thanks to his unexpected silences and evil whisperings in between all that bass wobble. WARP's Eskmo and Eprom are also scheduled to play, along with Dubwar residents Joe Nice and Dave Q, among ... More >>
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July 11, 2008
Please Excuse This Brief Moment of Sincerity
Tonight, creepy dubstep producer Shackleton headlines Dub War at Love -- the genre gets even darker thanks to his unexpected silences and evil whisperings in between all that bass wobble. WARP's Eskmo and Eprom are also scheduled to play, along with Dubwar residents Joe Nice and Dave Q, among ... More >>
Blogs
March 26, 2008
American Idol Week Six: The Archuleta Problem
Tonight, creepy dubstep producer Shackleton headlines Dub War at Love -- the genre gets even darker thanks to his unexpected silences and evil whisperings in between all that bass wobble. WARP's Eskmo and Eprom are also scheduled to play, along with Dubwar residents Joe Nice and Dave Q, among ... More >>
Music
January 8, 2008
Soul Summit
Here is the bland soul-karaoke record you did not request
Blogs
December 11, 2007
Hugs and Kisses 23: Vampire Weekend Bassist Chris Baio on His Favorite Records
Here is the bland soul-karaoke record you did not request
Blogs
January 2, 2007
The Quarterly Report: Best New Albums
Here is the bland soul-karaoke record you did not request
Blogs
December 7, 2006
Project Pat and Z-Ro: The Unsung Heroes of Southern Rap
Here is the bland soul-karaoke record you did not request
News
November 28, 2006
The Wedding That Wasn't
Here is the bland soul-karaoke record you did not request
Columns
May 23, 2006
NY Mirror
Here is the bland soul-karaoke record you did not request
Music
April 25, 2006
The Exquisite Thug
In the ghetto, vulnerability is the boldest possible emotion.
NYC Life
January 31, 2006
Are You In Love?
Rock stars, dating experts, and cartoon characters talk about Valentine's Day
News
December 6, 2005
Richard Pryor, 1940–2005
Used to be a genius, I ain't lying, booked the numbers didn't need paper or pencil.
Specials
July 12, 2005
Letters
Used to be a genius, I ain't lying, booked the numbers didn't need paper or pencil.
Music
July 5, 2005
Power of Love
Memorial service for Luther Vandross brings out the star wattage and Holy Ghost power
Specials
July 5, 2005
Letters
Memorial service for Luther Vandross brings out the star wattage and Holy Ghost power
Columns
June 28, 2005
D-list Star Says Britney's Trash!
Memorial service for Luther Vandross brings out the star wattage and Holy Ghost power
Music
June 28, 2005
So Amazing
Why Luther Vandross's Legacy Matters
Music
April 5, 2005
Mostly Harmless
Smooth Jazz leaves no room on the racks or on the airways, except for Dead Legends
NYC Life
March 9, 2004
They Have Chandeliers
Rules on the Wall: Make Needs Known Even if You Want to Lie About Them
Music
March 2, 2004
Retooled by Reggae
So when are they gonna get Augustus Pablo and his melodica to cover an old Hooters hit?
Columns
February 10, 2004
NY Mirror
So when are they gonna get Augustus Pablo and his melodica to cover an old Hooters hit?
Music
December 2, 2003
A Wise Man's Brill Building
Move over Dionne, Luther, Elvis too—Mr. Biggs wants a piece of Burt Bacharach now
Music
April 8, 2003
With God on Our Side
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
August 13, 2002
Family Men
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Film
March 5, 2002
They Are the World
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
January 29, 2002
Easy-Chair Rap
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
November 20, 2001
Turkey Shoot 2001
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
January 9, 2001
Serenading the Boys
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
October 31, 2000
Music
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Columns
July 18, 2000
NY Mirror
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
September 21, 1999
Soul's Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now)
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
March 23, 1999
Getting Jiggy With It
Today's Pop-Gospel Albums Affirm the Persistence of Faith Through Adversity
Music
December 15, 1998
Consumer Guide
Six of these 12 picks recast known compositions, and only two of the six are in the rock tradition. But I did find one medium-obscure alt band worth writing about. One.
Music
December 8, 1998
Dancing Up the Charts
Six of these 12 picks recast known compositions, and only two of the six are in the rock tradition. But I did find one medium-obscure alt band worth writing about. One.
Music
December 1, 1998
Give It Up!
Six of these 12 picks recast known compositions, and only two of the six are in the rock tradition. But I did find one medium-obscure alt band worth writing about. One.
Music
March 17, 1998
Queen of Pop
Six of these 12 picks recast known compositions, and only two of the six are in the rock tradition. But I did find one medium-obscure alt band worth writing about. One.

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