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Amy Wagner is a freelance music writer based in the New York City area. Visit her blog shewritesrock.blogspot.com.
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CSI - Season 8 PremiereWill she live or die? The Season eight opener is set to answer the question of whether or not Sidle will fall victim to the notorious Miniature Killer.
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Bob Dylan - No Direction Home : The SoundtrackThis two disc soundtrack of the upcoming PBS documentray No Direction Home captures the young Bob Dylan during his most creative period. It's a stunning set loaded with demos, live version and alternate takes of many classic songs.
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Bob Dylan - Live at the Gaslight 1962Bob Dylan's latest collection of vintage material Live at The Gaslight 1962 recalls an artist in transistion. Still more of a folk fan than the leader of the movement, Dylan was just starting to develop his songwriting skills. Great early Dylan!
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The Best Concert Venues in New York CityNo matter what type of concert experience you are looking for, New York City has a venue for you! From the hallowed tiers of Carnegie Hall to the graffiti splatter of CBGB's, there is something here for everyone.
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Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty RearrangerOn his album Mighty Rearranger, Robert Plant puts on an audio pageant right out of an ashram. Still embodying the hippie vibe that took him to soaring heights with arena rock gods Led Zeppelin, the singer doesn't venture far from his original formula.
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Waylon's Son Shooter Jennings' Put the O Back in CountryShooter Jennings may have been born to sing country music, but he fought the urge for most of his life. Now, the son of country legends presents a western disc of his own, but he tries to go country just a little too hard. -
Bright Eyes - I'm Wide Awake, It's MorningConor Oberst is the mastermind behind Bright Eyes and his folksy, acoustic guitar-laden album will only increase the buzz surrounding this young talent. Still in his 20s, he started a thriving label and released a series of critically acclaimed albums.
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Death Cab for Cutie - Drive Well, Sleep CarefullyFilmmaker Justin Mitchell hits the road with Death Cab For Cutie to give us a peek at what may be in the future for the Seattle-based indie darlings. While there's change in the air, the band is determined to stay true to themselves.
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Fleetwood Mac Reissues - Time to Upgrade?Fleetwood Mac's seminal albums have been reissued on cd with cleaned up sound and lots of extras. Record companies are fond of this practice and some discs are worth the re-buy. This guide will help you decide if it's time to upgrade your Mac collection.
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John Fogerty - Deja Vu All Over AgainJohn Fogerty continues his long and storied career with another fine album called Deja Vu All Over Again. The tone and spirit of the record are sure to please all of Fogerty's Creedence Clearwater Revival fans and many others as well.
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The Dixie Chicks - Home (Deluxe Limited Edition)On their third album "Home", the Dixie Chicks continue their streak of winning albums. With a little assist from champion songwriters Patty Griffin and Stevie Nicks, the Chicks pump out another round of radio friendly hits.
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Neil Young - Are You Passionate?Neil Young's album Are You Passionate? falls right smack in the middle of his brooding Harvest Moon and the eccentric Greendale. The album is more pleading than demanding and tender than cajoling and the results are intriguing, if a bit uneven.
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Eric Clapton - Back HomeGuitar hero Eric Clapton is back in fine form with the album Back Home, his first release in five years to feature new material. The solid set also features covers of songs by the Spinners, Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright and George Harrison.
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Gretchen Wilson - Redneck WomanGretchen Wilson's debut album Redneck Woman is poised to kick off a new era in country music. Part of the self-titled Muzik Mafia, the young singer/songwriter from a tiny trailer park in Illinois embraces her "redneck" roots and spins it into gold.
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Jet - Get Born: Retro Rockers from Down UnderOn their debut album, Get Born, Jet prove they are more than just a scrappy foursome from Melbourne, Australia playing around in a garage. They may hail from the land down under, but Jet closely resembles the British rockers of the 1960s.
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Elton John - Peachtree RoadOn his stunning new album Peachtree Road, Elton John does some serious soul-searching and he does it Southern style. In an almost genius act, the fashionable singer mixes a little bit of that Ray Charles "Georgia On My Mind" soul with his own shiny pop.
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George Harrison - Brainwashed (Special Edition)George Harrison may have been known as the quiet Beatle, but his final album "Brainwashed" is a portrait of a man with a lot on his mind. The album explores themes of spirituality and corruption in a timeless fashion.
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Stevie Nicks - Bella DonnaSiren singer Stevie Nicks leaves Fleetwood Mac behind to create a solo masterpiece. Songs range from her usual poetic tales to more straight forward rockers. It's a solid first effort!
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Lizzie West - Holy Road: Freedom Songs is Overly AmbitiousSinger/songwriter Lizzie West serves up thirteen songs on her debut album. Unfortunately, she only has enough good material to make up six or seven tracks. Hopefully, this promising new artist will take more time to develop her material in the future.
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California Dreamin' Documentary - the Songs of the Mamas & the PapasThe latest Mamas and Papas documentary might be an overly affectionate portrait of the band, but it has enough rare footage to please fans and music lovers. Rare television spots are just one of the many highllights.
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Lindsey Buckingham - Out of the CradleFleetwood Mac's Lindsey Buckingham's third solo album is work of the highest musical craftmanship. Featuring great lyrics and production, it's sure to please old fans and make new ones.
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Rosanne Cash - Rules of TravelSinger-songwriter Rosanne Cash's latest album is a mature sophisticated set touching on such themes as loss, regret and mortality.
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Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers - the Last DJVeteran singer/songwriter Tom Petty blasts big corporations on his latest album as he fights for musicians who still aim for artistic quality over flaunting their navels on stage.
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Nic Armstrong & the Thieves - the Greatest White LiarNic Armstrong & The Thieves are an up and coming new band with a healthy appreciation for the music of the 1960s. Their songs range from innocent and sweet to sweetly psychedlic.
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Loretta Lynn, Jack White - Van Lear RoseWith an assist from Producer Jack White of the White Stripes, Loretta Lynn creates an exciting new album with a darker tone. It's a perfect fit for her sometimes plaintive, but mostly spunky brand of country music.
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The Wallflowers - Bringing Down the HorseOn their album, Bringing Down The Horse, The Wallflowers help to put roots rock back on the map. Perhaps, most importantly, it also allows Jakob Dylan to prove that he's a talented musician in his own right and not just Bob Dylan's son.
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Devendra Banhart - the Black BabiesOver the past few years, Devendra Banhart has earned his reputation as the king of the indie music scene. On his batch of songs that explore themes of loneliness, desire and endless wandering, the artist continues to excite on The Black Babies.
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Dukes of Hazzard only Half RightThe big screen adaptation of The Dukes of Hazzard only gets half of the Hee-Hawing right, but it will probably please fans of the original television series.
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Shawn Colvin - a Few Small RepairsSinger/songwriter Shawn Colvin delivers an album with one great song. Unfortunately one great song does not album make and the rest of the record crashes and burns.
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Joni Mitchell - Woman of Heart and MindFirst-rate DVD captures Joni Mitchell's career from the 1960s Greenwich village folk scene all the way into the next century. A queen of the folk scene, Mitchell also recorded albums that embraced jazz, rock and world music.
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Harper Valley P.T.A. - the Movie FlopsThe hit song about a free-spirited mother turning the tables on the hypocritical P.T.A. of her daughter's school fails miserably as a feature film due to a crude humorless script.
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Alicia Keys - the Diary of Alicia KeysAlicia Keys' The Diary of Alicia Keys is an intriguing peek into the heart and soul of one of the music world's top singer/songwriters. Her latest album finds her easily escaping the sophomore slump that plagues many other recording artists.
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Carole King - Live at Radio City Music HallFor the first time in 12 years, Carole King returned to her hometown for a crowd-pleasing evening of songs and stories. Combining hit songs with many fascinating vignettes from her own life, King put on an extraordinary show.
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All We Are Saying - a Documentary by Rosanna ArquetteRosanna Arquette set out to interview the rock stars of yesterday, today and tomorrow for an expose on the face of the music world today. What she finds is a largely unflattering portrait.
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Dining Out in Jersey City, New JerseyWhen it comes to dining out - Jersey City offers a whole host of choices within a small compact area. You will find cheap quick eats on the go, quiet local haunts and even more upscale choices. Jersey City has the perfect cuisine for every palate.
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Eisley's Room NoisesEisley is poised for the big time with the release of their first album Room Noises. Full of haunting melodies and tales of enchanted places and doings, the album is a near masterwork by any standards.
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Paul McCartney in Red SquareSir Paul McCartney travels to Russia to play an historic concert in Moscow's Red Square. Unfortunately, the DVD that was supposed to bring the magic home to the rest of us fails miserably at catching the energy and magic of the moment.
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Fleetwood Mac - Destiny RulesDestiny Rules is a fascinating indepth exploration of the emotional roads super group Fleetwood Mac traveled down in order to reunite and record their latest studio album.
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Brian Wilson's Smile the Result of a Lifetime of StruggleIn 1967, Brian Wilson, began work on a project he called Smile. His struggle to create, his subsequent breakdown, the long road to recovery and finally, the completion of the album are dealt with in great detail on this two disc DVD.
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Three Simple Ways to Score Great Concert TicketsThe summer concert season is coming and you're desperate to see your favorite band up close. So, how do you go about getting great seats? Believe it or not, you do not have to be rich or famous. There are three simple ways to score up front tickets
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Laurent Garnier - The Cloud Making MachineLaurent Garnier returns to true techno form on his album The Cloud Making Machine. While the LP contains his usual mastery of all sounds techno, Garnier departs from the club vibe. In fact, the album acts more as an electronic opera than dance music.
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Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Double Set: Abbatoir Blues/The Lyre of OrpheusNick Cave, one of Goth's favorite sons is back on the scene with a stunning double album. Playing the tortured poet, he picks up where The Doors, Jim Morrison left off - chanting and crooning poetic musings on religion, nature and love.
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CD Review: Back to Me by Kathleen EdwardsWith the release of her second album Back to Me, Kathleen Edwards shows that she is ready to join the ranks of such other famous female Canadian singer/songwriters as Joni Mitchell and Sarah McLachlan.