Writer remembers favorite SU musical moments
Music has always been a big part of my life. It's no surprise that some of my biggest memories of Syracuse University involve music, as… Read more »
Writer archives: Alex Grosby
Caribou's vocals offer simplicity, catchy riffs
Caribou'The Milk of Human Kindness'Genre: One-Man Electronic PsychedelicaNext of Kin: The Postal Service (on acid), Of Montreal, M83Rating: 5 starsIf you read my musical ramblings… Read more »
Ben Folds more mature voice
Ben Folds'Songs For Silverman'Genre: Piano PopNext of Kin: Elton John, Jackson Browne, Randy NewmanRating: 4 out of 5 starsThe more things change, the more they… Read more »
Best of the rest: Summer Singles Edition
Gorillaz'Feel Good, Inc.'Genre: Quirk Brit-Pop/Hip-HopNext of Kin: Blur, Dizzee Rascal, Danger MouseRating: 5 out of 5 starsThis single should be a popular number in the… Read more »
Garbage maintains mid-90's harmonics
THE BOOKSLOST AND SAFEGenre: Ambient PopNext of Kin: American Analog Set, the Microphones3.5 StarsThis is not your father's Books album. Never mind the fact that… Read more »
Garbage maintains mid-90
THE BOOKSLOST AND SAFEGenre: Ambient PopNext of Kin: American Analog Set, the Microphones3.5 StarsThis is not your father's Books album. Never mind the fact that… Read more »
Hot Hot Heat's 'Elevator' doesnt' rise above sound of 'Breakdown'
Hot Hot Heat'Elevator'Genre: Postmodern Rock, New New Wave, Post-Post-PunkNext of Kin: Killers, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, FutureheadsRating: 3 out of 5 starsWell, the New New Wave… Read more »
Best of the rest
EXPANDED INDIE ROCK (IN' YOUR MOM) EDITIONThe Bravery'The Bravery'3.5 out of 5 starsThe Bravery, hailing out of the music Mecca of NYC, are under a… Read more »
Queens' lineup changes don't ruin old sound
Queens of the Stone Age'Lullabies to Paralyze'Genre: Hard Rock/Stoner Rock/Heavy GrungeNext of Kin: Foo Fighters, Eagles of Death Metal, Soundgarden, Big BusinessRating: 3.5 out of… Read more »
The Kills rip off '70s female rockers Joan Jett, Patti Smith on new disc
The Kills'No Wow'Genre: Indie RockNext of Kin: Le Tigre, White Stripes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs0 out of 5 starsNever has there been a more appropriate album… Read more »
Wescott concert brings eclectic flavors
The crowd was meager, the mood was subdued, but the people in the Westcott Community Center came to rock. After about an hour delay, their… Read more »
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Doves'Some Cities'4 out of 5 starsThe Doves gained a lot of 'cred with their last release, 'The Last Broadcast,' which featured the jingly-jangly 'There Goes… Read more »
Thievery Corp., Flaming Lips blend
The Thievery Corporation'The Cosmic Game'Genre: Chill-Out/Organic ElectronicaNext of Kin: Tricky, Nightmares on Wax, DJ KrushRating: 5 out of 5 starsComing off its red-hot appearance on… Read more »
Charles' Grammy winner no 'Genius'
Oh, the Grammys, how you mock your industry. Let me count the ways. Or at least the ways you did Sunday night. Clearly this year's… Read more »
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The Frames'Burn the Maps'The Frames are Ireland's answer to Radiohead. Taking much of their cue from the Brit-Pop sound, they also seems to draw off… Read more »
Chemical Brothers create solid mix of sound
The Chemical Brothers'Push The Button'Genre: Big Beat ElectronicaNext of Kin: Fatboy Slim, Paul Oakenfold, Daft PunkRating: 4.5 out of 5 starsRemember when techno was ready… Read more »
Bright Eyes explores new sounds, takes risks with release of electronica-based album
Bright Eyes'Digital Ash in a Digital Urn'Genre: Electro-Indie RockNext of Kin: The Postal Service, Beck, Flaming LipsRating: 4 out of 5 starsBright Eyes is ready… Read more »
Best of the rest
Ani DiFranco'Knuckle Down'Ani DiFranco returns off the success of her 20th album, 'Educated Guess.' Where 'Guess' was a completely solo effort, her 21st, 'Knuckle,' has… Read more »
Big bands of 2005
The BraveryThe Bravery is a New York City band that has been hailed by the BBC as the 'Sound of 2005' and an 'Artist to… Read more »
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The Game'The Documentary' Just like his mentor Dr. Dre, The Game is straight outta Compton. Does this mean The Game will take a place in… Read more »
U2 back to rock on 11th release
1. Brian Wilson - 'Smile'An easy pick, Brian Wilson unleashes his pop masterpiece. The wall-to-wall power and fullness of each track transports you back to… Read more »
U2 reverts to rock-riff self on 11th release of career
U2'How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb'Genre: RockNext of Kin: Rolling Stones circa 1989, Sting/The Police, INXS Rating: 4 out of 5 starsWhip out your fly… Read more »
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Clay Aiken'Merry Christmas With Love'Genre: VocalNext of Kin: Broadway show tunes, Pick an American Idol, any IdolRating: 2.5 out of 5 starsClay Aiken, despite losing… Read more »
Eminem, Dre create remake of past works
Eminem'Encore'Genre: Rap/Hip-HopNext of Kin: Jay-Z, Nelly, NasRating: 3.5 out of 5 starsNow that the music world has lost Jay-Z to the world of CEOs and… Read more »
