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Monthly Archives: March 2009
Maria Taylor — LadyLuck (2009)
LadyLuck is Taylor’s third solo album, adding to her already impressive catalog that includes the critically-acclaimed 11:11 (2005) and Lynn Teeter Flower (2007), and also marks a new chapter in the young indie folk singer-songwriter’s life as it was inspired by a concluding relationship and written during an intended move to Los Angeles.
The Decemberists — The Hazards Of Love (2009)
The most intriguing facet of The Hazards Of Love is that it still has The Decemberists’ sound even with the extended doses of metal and prog rock. That might turn off some, which shouldn’t because it still sounds great.
Peter Doherty — Grace/Wastelands (2009)
But in autumn 2008 the wheels were put in motion for a complete solo effort and the result is Doherty’s solo debut Grace/Wastelands. Recorded at London’s Olympic Studios with producer Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, Cranberries, Kaiser Chiefs), Doherty revives his musical aura with the help of Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, Scottish singer Dot Allison, poet Peter “Wolfman” Wolfe, and his Babyshambles bandmates.
Last.fm Boffin Is At Best Interesting
A few weeks ago, Last.fm announced a beta of Boffin [0.0.4 released] that acts as a Last.fm radio service with your personal music collection. It was an interesting concept which I have finally had the opportunity to try. It only works with mp3s so I had to use it at work (which is a Windows computer unfortunately).
Blender Is Online Only
As of 26 March 2009, Blender is going online only with its magazine. The April 2009 issue with Kelly Clarkson on the cover will be the last print issue.