Rolling Stone Album Reviews
From the latest releases to archived favorites, here’s the finalword on all the music that matters, from the editors of Rolling Stone.
Death - …For The Whole World To See
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:34 pm
Artist: Death Review: Death were just another African–American R&B act from Detroit before the Stooges and the MC5 changed their lives. After recording these seven blistering tracks, the three Hackn. […]
Sweet - Action: The Sweet Anthology
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:24 pm
Artist: Sweet Review: Was it Bubblegum? Glam? Hard rock? A singles band in an album era, Sweet played pop melodies throughout the Seventies with such joy and malevolence that the English quartet typic. […]
Mavado - Mr. Brooks, A Better Tomorrow
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:22 pm
Artist: Mavado Review: Kingston, Jamaica, dancehall reggae gangster Mavado opens his second album reciting the “23rd Psalm” over church piano, and closes with a version of “We Shall Overcome” for Pres. […]
Peter Doherty - Grace/Wastelands
Monday, 16 March 2009, 12:14 pm
Artist: Peter Doherty Review: Pete Doherty’s gift for shambling but lovable tunes has survived numerous run–ins with needles and crack pipes, and his first solo album proves that gift can thrive in. […]
Pete Townshend - Rachel Fuller Presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend and Friends
Friday, 6 March 2009, 12:55 pm
Artist: Pete Townshend Review: This double CD-DVD is culled from some homey 2007 showcases conceived by singer-songwriter Rachel Fuller, Pete Townshend’s longtime partner. It’s a mixed bag. Ben Harper. […]
Elvis Perkins - Elvis Perkins In Dearland
Monday, 2 March 2009, 3:26 am
Artist: Elvis Perkins Review: p>Elvis Perkins’ debut was an often stunning, subdued piece devoted to the deaths of his parents. Perkins hasn’t entirely moved on, but now there’s a proper band behind h. […]
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Kanye West Goes High-Tech For Complex Cover Shoot
Monday, 23 March 2009, 9:42 am
‘Kanye is telling me how they scanned him to have his likeness and are putting him in this computer world,’ mag’s editor in chief recalls.By Jayson Rodriguez Kanye West in the April/May issue of Co. […]
Young Jeezy Gives Atlanta Homies ‘Their Just Due’: Mixtape Monday
Monday, 23 March 2009, 6:50 am
Plus: Jim Jones co-signs for DJ Infamous; Chris Tucker calls Jay-Z ‘the Frank Sinatra of rap.’By Shaheem Reid and Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Young Jeezy Photo: MTV New. […]
Photo From Eminem’s ‘We Made You’ Video Set Hits Web
Monday, 23 March 2009, 5:57 am
First single from Relapse was produced by Dr. Dre; 50 Cent is only featured in clip.By Shaheem Reid Dr. Dre, Eminem and 50 Cent at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas Photo: Interscope/ThisIs50.com Place yo. […]
Bun B Talks New Pimp C Solo Album, Tribute Shows
Monday, 23 March 2009, 5:10 am
‘These are shows that we’re trying to put together for the core that’s been supporting UGK the most,’ rapper says of upcoming tour.By James Montgomery Bun B Photo: MTV News AUSTIN — Bun B is determi. […]
South By Southwest 2009: Top 10 Moments From A Wild Week Of Music
Monday, 23 March 2009, 4:53 am
Gigs from Kanye West, Jane’s Addiction, Metallica and more were highlights of our week in Austin.By James Montgomery Perez Hilton, Kid Cudi, Victoria Hesketh and Kanye West at SXSW 2009 Photo: Rahav S. […]
Pussycat Dolls Cancel New York Show Due To Nicole Scherzinger’s Illness
Monday, 23 March 2009, 4:22 am
Britney Spears’ headlining set will go on as scheduled.By Jocelyn Vena Nicole Scherzinger Photo: Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic The Pussycat Dolls have canceled their Monday night (March 23) show opening for. […]
Tyrese Gibson Says Rihanna Case Is ‘Taking A Toll’ On Chris Brown
Monday, 23 March 2009, 1:53 am
‘People like me and [Diddy], we’re just trying to show him love,’ Tyrese says.By Jocelyn Vena Chris Brown Photo: Pool/ Getty Images In an interview with People.com, Tyrese Gibson spoke out in support. […]
Kanye West Complex Interview Is MC’s Most ‘Self-Critical,’ Editor Says
Monday, 23 March 2009, 1:24 am
‘He has the comfort to have a forum to express himself,’ Noah Callahan-Bever says.By Jayson Rodriguez Kanye West in Complex Magazine Photo: Complex Magazine Warning to all rappers who tr. […]
BBC Music - Latest Releases
These are the latest releases on BBC Music.
Raphael Saadiq, The Way I See It
Saadiq’s voice, combined with songs that would lift any party, saves the day.
Ben Taylor, The Legend Of Kung Folk Part 1 (The Killing Bite)
It’s a fine album marred by a certain amount of trepidation.
Joyce: Nana Vasconcelos: Mauricio Maestro , Visions Of Dawn: The Paris 1976 Project
A magnificent rediscovery.
The Leisure Society, The Sleeper
The Sleeper is lush, pastoral and very English
Stevie Nicks, The Soundstage Sessions
On this evidence she’s still standing tall.
Fever Ray, Fever Ray
It’s not for the squeamish.
Pet Shop Boys, Yes
Yes is a wonderful vindication, and their finest album in many, many years.
Kelly Joe Phelps, Western Bell
Such technically dazzling stuff can often be hard to really love.
