Music Features
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Top 50 Albums of 2008 (Part Two)
Some critics would suggest that 2008 has been a barren year for exciting new music but we couldn't disagree more: our Top 50 albums list suggests it was as strong a year as any.
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Top 50 Albums of 2008 (Part One)
2008 seems to have passed us by in a blur and we’re at a loss to explain why. Some critics would suggest it’s because this has been a barren year for exciting new music but we couldn't disagree more: our Top 50 albums list suggests 2008 was as strong a year as any.
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A Question Of Sound #4: Confronting Those Coldplay-Shaped Demons
Eight years ago, No Ripcord editor David Coleman awarded Coldplay's Parachutes the perfect ten. He's never been the same since. As part of his therapy, he bravely dragged himself along to the band's recent Sheffield Arena show.
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The Faint: Live at Lux, Lisbon
The Faint's latest tour promoting the new album Fasciination allowed for a stop at the high profile Lux disco in downtown Lisbon, Portugal on December 4th.
Miguel Morelli was there... -
Obsessions and Lamentations #7 - African-American Women Edition
In his latest column, Alan Shulman turns the spotlight on Oprah, Beyonce and Bessie Smith.
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Romero To Bergman: A Belated Horror List By The Movie Kids
I meant to compile this list in October. It seemed much scarier (lazier) to drop it now.
Our favorite horror flickers... -
Jay Reatard: Live at the Faversham, Leeds
In an increasingly retrospective genre that is frequently blighted by mediocrity, Jay Reatard is a true visionary.
David Coleman catches his recent Leeds show... -
Used Adventures in Hi-Fi #5
At the turn of the millenium, one band blew you away. Does Relationship Of Command hold up to its legacy?
Simon Briercliffe considers the case for and against... -
Guru's Jazzmatazz: Live at Arena Lounge, Lisbon Casino
One half of hip hop duo Gang Starr, Guru has established himself as a pioneer in the jazz/hip-hop crossover movement.
Miguel Morelli reviews the recent Lisbon show... -
Obsessions and Lamentations #6 - Obama Edition
Someone had to write about this glorious election.
Alan Shulman considers...
