Rolling Stone Album Reviews
From the latest releases to archived favorites, here’s the finalword on all the music that matters, from the editors of Rolling Stone.
Death - …For The Whole World To See
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:34 pm
Artist: Death Review: Death were just another African–American R&B act from Detroit before the Stooges and the MC5 changed their lives. After recording these seven blistering tracks, the three Hackn. […]
Sweet - Action: The Sweet Anthology
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:24 pm
Artist: Sweet Review: Was it Bubblegum? Glam? Hard rock? A singles band in an album era, Sweet played pop melodies throughout the Seventies with such joy and malevolence that the English quartet typic. […]
Mavado - Mr. Brooks, A Better Tomorrow
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:22 pm
Artist: Mavado Review: Kingston, Jamaica, dancehall reggae gangster Mavado opens his second album reciting the “23rd Psalm” over church piano, and closes with a version of “We Shall Overcome” for Pres. […]
Peter Doherty - Grace/Wastelands
Monday, 16 March 2009, 12:14 pm
Artist: Peter Doherty Review: Pete Doherty’s gift for shambling but lovable tunes has survived numerous run–ins with needles and crack pipes, and his first solo album proves that gift can thrive in. […]
Pete Townshend - Rachel Fuller Presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend and Friends
Friday, 6 March 2009, 12:55 pm
Artist: Pete Townshend Review: This double CD-DVD is culled from some homey 2007 showcases conceived by singer-songwriter Rachel Fuller, Pete Townshend’s longtime partner. It’s a mixed bag. Ben Harper. […]
Elvis Perkins - Elvis Perkins In Dearland
Monday, 2 March 2009, 3:26 am
Artist: Elvis Perkins Review: p>Elvis Perkins’ debut was an often stunning, subdued piece devoted to the deaths of his parents. Perkins hasn’t entirely moved on, but now there’s a proper band behind h. […]
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Lindsay Lohan Is Waiting For Seth Rogen To Call Her
Friday, 20 March 2009, 11:56 am
Actress also says it’s ’scary’ to be not working on films.By Jocelyn Vena Lindsay Lohan on the April cover of Nylon Photo: Nylon Holding, Inc. Anyone who doubts that Lindsay Lohan is trying to. […]
Alleged Chris Brown/ Rihanna Altercation Re-Enacted In Disturbing PSA
Friday, 20 March 2009, 11:16 am
DoSomething.org public service announcement aims to spread awareness of dating violence.By Gil Kaufman Rihanna Photo: James Devaney/WireImage Using what it claims are “actual detective notes,” the tee. […]
President Obama’s ‘Special Olympics’ Joke Lands Him In Hot Water
Friday, 20 March 2009, 9:10 am
Obama apologizes for remark made on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.’By Jocelyn Vena Barack Obama and Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show” on Thursday Photo: Mandel Ngan/ AFP/ Getty Images President Barack. […]
Atlanta Week Is Almost Here!
Friday, 20 March 2009, 7:20 am
Stay tuned to MTV News next week, as we bring you the hottest hits from the Dirty South.By Shaheem Reid T.I. Photo: MTV News MTV News never stops bringing you that exclusive content, just as artists f. […]
Fabolous Sets Al Pacino Classic To Music With Loso’s Way
Friday, 20 March 2009, 6:50 am
Fab says LP ‘touches on so many issues’ from the 1993 movie ‘Carlito’s Way’ but is still relatable.By Shaheem Reid Fabolous Photo: Brian Ach/ WireImage Fabolous says Loso’s Way is still on the way. Th. […]
Eminem To Induct Run-DMC Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Friday, 20 March 2009, 6:17 am
Detroit rapper will introduce the hip-hop legends at the April 4 ceremony.By Jayson Rodriguez Eminem Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage He’s the King of Detroit and they’re the Kings of Rock. Sounds like r. […]
‘Party Down’ Reunites ‘Veronica Mars’ Co-Stars
Friday, 20 March 2009, 5:55 am
Veronica herself, Kristen Bell, has a cameo on the new Starz show, from ‘VM’ creator Rob Thomas.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Lisa Gonzalez Kristen Bell on the set of “Party Down” Photo: MTV News. […]
Lil Wayne Jabs At 50 Cent On New Pimp C Track
Friday, 20 March 2009, 5:08 am
In ‘Let’s Talk Money,’ Weezy claims he got advice from late UGK MC about 50.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne Photo: C. Flanigan/ Getty Images Just last month, 50 Cent told MTV News he wanted Lil Wayne to. […]
BBC Music - Latest Releases
These are the latest releases on BBC Music.
Raphael Saadiq, The Way I See It
Saadiq’s voice, combined with songs that would lift any party, saves the day.
Ben Taylor, The Legend Of Kung Folk Part 1 (The Killing Bite)
It’s a fine album marred by a certain amount of trepidation.
Joyce: Nana Vasconcelos: Mauricio Maestro , Visions Of Dawn: The Paris 1976 Project
A magnificent rediscovery.
The Leisure Society, The Sleeper
The Sleeper is lush, pastoral and very English
Stevie Nicks, The Soundstage Sessions
On this evidence she’s still standing tall.
Fever Ray, Fever Ray
It’s not for the squeamish.
Pet Shop Boys, Yes
Yes is a wonderful vindication, and their finest album in many, many years.
Kelly Joe Phelps, Western Bell
Such technically dazzling stuff can often be hard to really love.
