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Album Review: The Verve- Forth 2008-08-26 08:14:00 There's been a lot of mixed reviews generated by The Verve
's new comeback album Forth
. Most of the criticism seems to revolve around the style, complaining that the band hasn't progressed since 1997's massive hit Urban Hymns. Well the band hasn't written songs together in 10 fricken' years, how are they supposed to "progress"?Now the quality of the songs can be a legitimate criticism. They tend to Read more:Album
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The Acorn announce live/rarities album 2008-08-25 16:05:00 Ottawa indie rock group The Acorn have announced plans to release an album of live and rare material. Heron Act will be available on September 30th.A lot of the material for the album seems to be culled from live satellite radio and blog sessions.The Acorn will also be undertaking a North American tour which includes extensive Canadian dates, including:Kingston, October 4thSault Ste Marie, October
TK Webb: new album stream 2008-08-25 13:24:00 Bluesy southern rockers T.K. Webb and the Vision are streaming their new album on Nylonmag.com. The record, Ancestor, is due for release on September 2nd.You can hear the whole thing right now here.www.tkwebbandthevisions.comwww.myspace.com/tkwebbandthevisions
Album Review: Ra Ra Riot- The Rhumb Line 2008-08-25 07:45:00 Syracuse, NY's Ra Ra Riot has taken an interesting path to their first full length release. After the release of their EP, tragedy struck as they lost their drummer John Ryan Pike. But the band soldiered on after their loss, and as a result we now have The Rhumb Line.The Rhumb Line consists of ten tracks of dramatic indie rock. The songs are punctuated by cellist Alexandra Lawn and violinist Rebec Read more:Album
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Rachael Yamagata announces an "Album In Two Parts", stream songs 2008-08-25 07:22:00 Folky singer/songwriter Rachael
Yamagata caused a mini stir with her debut album a few years back. Now she is ready with her follow-up A Record In Two Parts
: Elephant...Teeth Sinking Into Heart.“Elephants is much more intimate,” Yamagata says. “It’s about being willing to take a risk even if it’s not going to end up well. Teeth is like rediscovering your backbone after you’ve gone thro Read more:Album
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This week's entertainment picks: Crue Fest, The Ex 2008-08-25 01:00:00 Here's a look at my pick for things to do this week in Toronto.Crue Fest, Aug. 25th, Molson AmpitheatreMotley Crue headlines a stacked hard rock bill that includes Buckcherry among many many others.www.motley.com The CNE, until Labour Day, Exhibition PlaceThe annual Canadian National Exhibition is on. Get your fill or vomit-inducing rides and putrid smelling carneys.www.theex.com
TIFF schedule announced 2008-08-24 13:17:00 The schedule and list of films for the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival have been released. This year's TIFF runs September 4th-13th.You can check everything out here.
Brian Wilson: new album streaming now 2008-08-23 10:31:00 Former Beach Boy BrianWilson
's new album, That Lucky Old Sun, is streaming now exclusively on USA Today's website.You can hear the full album here.That Lucky Old Sun will be officially released on September 2nd.www.brianwilson.com
Whatever happened to: The Pursuit Of Happiness 2008-08-23 08:03:00 This week we reach back for a Canadian cult favorite.The Pursuit Of Happiness were on top of the heap in rock in this country in the mid 80's with hits like "Two Girls In One" and "Gretzky Rocks". But their ultimate triumph was the unforgettable teen anthem "I'm An Adult Now", which still gets me rockin' whenever I'm lucky enough to hear it.I know lead singer Moe Berg was doing some DJing a la Kim
Paul Westerberg/Replacements free tribute album 2008-08-22 07:41:00 Here's something that should make your weekend more complete. It's old, from 2005, but I just stumbled across it.There is a free Paul Westerberg tribute
album, entitled Bring Your Own Lampshade, available for download.I haven't heard of any of the artists doing the covers, but the song selection does span Westerberh's whole career. Solo stuff like "Born For Me" and "Waiting for Somebody" are peppe Read more:Replacements
3 More To Explore: The Virgins, Fiasco, Amie Miriello 2008-08-22 02:10:00 Here's a look at three more artists worthy of your consideration: The Virgins
For those who like: The Go! Team, CSSAn indie dance group from NYC, The Virgins are just beginning to work their way up the college radio charts.The Virgins play the Mod Club in Toronto on October 5th opening for Black Kids.www.thevirgins.netwww.myspace.com/thevirginsnyc Fiasco
For those who like: Sam Cooke, Jack JohnsonBi
Decemberists announce singles series 2008-08-21 07:24:00 The Decemberists have announced the they will be releasing a series
of singles in the coming months (watch out Joseph Arthur).The series will be called Always a Bridesmaid: A Singles Series and will come in three volumes. Volume I, to be released October 14th, will include the song "Valerie Plame". Volume II comes out on November 4th featuring "Days of Elaine" and "I'm Sticking With You" (Velvet U
Long awaited AC/DC news! 2008-08-21 04:03:00 As one of the 500,000 or so people who saw AC/DC upstage the Rolling Stones a few years ago at the SARS concert, I've been waiting anxiously for this announcement.Black Ice, the new studio album from AC/DC will be available beginning October 20th. The album will be exclusively (at least at first) distributed through Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and the band's own website.The first single, "Rock n' Roll T
Cold War Kids: album streaming now 2008-09-18 08:32:00 Loyalty To Loyalty the new studio album from Cold War
Kids is streaming now. You can hear the entire album here.The album comes out on Sept. 23rd.Cold War Kids
' websiteCold War Kids' MySpace
New Hitchhiker's book to be released 2008-09-18 06:33:00 It's been announced that there will be an new novel in Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker
's Guide To The Galaxy series. And Another Thing... will be released posthumously in October of 2009.I've read all five previous Hitchhiker's books, and I hope this sixth volume can live up to the lofty standards set by its predecessors.Douglas Adams' website
TV On the Radio: Dear Science- Album Review 2008-09-18 05:33:00 TV On the Radio
is one of the most highly regarded indie rock bands on the planet. After the enormous success of 2006's Return to Cookie Mountain TV On the Radio were on top of the world.Having heard lots of negative evaluation of the album prior to its release, I have to say that those saying ill of the new album Dear Science
have no idea what they are talking about.While there is nothing as Read more:Album
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The Cure: new album news, track list 2008-09-17 13:07:00 In other news, The Cure have announced that they are pushing back the release of their new studio album. 4:13 Dream will now be available in North America on October 28th.In a post on the band's website, Robert Smith also tells fans that there may be a 'dark album' companion piece in the spring.The boys have posted a track listing for the album which looks something like this:Underneath the Sta
Amanda Palmer: Who Killed Amanda Palmer- Album Review 2008-09-17 08:34:00 Who KilledAmandaPalmer
(gotta love a Twin Peaks reference) is the new solo album from one half of the Dresden Dolls, Amanda Palmer.Produced by piano man Ben Folds, the album is a stripped down version of the Goth/punk cabaret that we've come to expect from the Dresden Dolls. Piano and strings are the main instruments used here.Unfortunately, the songs are fairly unimaginative. We get neith Read more:Album
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