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BEBEL GILBERTO—MOMENTO

Bebel Gilberto has quite a heritage to live up to, being the daughter of legendary Brazilian musicians Anton Carlos Jobim and Astrud Gilberto (whose sixties hit “Girl From Ipanema” still caresses the airwaves to this day). On Momento, her third album, she is more than equal to the task. Possessing the same hushed […]

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WAX TAILOR—HOPE & SORROW

“How shall I begin my story?’” are the first words heard on Wax Tailor’s second album, Hope & Sorrow. Given that his first album wan an all-instrumental affair, the line is very appropriate. Wax Tailor, nee French DJ J.C. Le Saout, has once again crafted a masteful […]

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BRIGHT EYES - “CASSADAGA”

Playing in bands since he was 13, and putting out records since he was 17, 27-year old Conor Oberst (under the moniker Bright Eyes) is a true veteran of the indie-rock scene.
Some time ago, he also developed into indie-rock’s finest lyricist. Comparisons to Dylan are obviously always unwise, and Oberst […]

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VARIOUS ARTISTS—STAX 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BOX

“Green Onions,” “Walking The Dog,” “Respect,” “Hold On, I’m Coming,” “Knock On Wood,” “B-A-B-Y,” “Born Under A Bad Sign,” “Soul Man,” “(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay,” “Who’s Making Love,” “Walk On By,” “Mr. Big Stuff,” “Respect Yourself,” “Theme From Shaft,” “I’ll Take You There,” “Soul […]

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J.J. GREY & MOFRO - “COUNTRY GHETTO”

Country Ghetto is the first album for J.J. Grey & Mofro (formerly just Mofro) on Alligator Records, home to southern blues artists too numerous to list. It is a very appropriate home for the mixture of swamp-rock and southern soul served up here. J.J. Grey is no stranger […]

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