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Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder still uses a typewriter to craft lyrics, and the band's new album, "Backspacer," is named for a key on his favorite old technology.
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder still uses a typewriter to craft lyrics, and the band's new album, "Backspacer," is named for a key on his favorite old technology.
Hate Everyone (3:14) Producer: Neil Avron Writer: M. Bemis Publishers: My Per Diem/EMI April Music
The lyrics of "Hate Everyone," the lead single on Say Anything's self-titled Oct. 13 release, read like a laundry list of those who rubbed frontman Max Bemis the wrong way.
The lyrics of "Hate Everyone," the lead single on Say Anything's self-titled Oct. 13 release, read like a laundry list of those who rubbed frontman Max Bemis the wrong way.
Popular Songs
Following the scattershot pop of 2006's "I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass," Hoboken, N.J.-based indie rock act Yo La Tengo returns with a more focused collection full of lush instrumentation and bittersweet lyrics.
Following the scattershot pop of 2006's "I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass," Hoboken, N.J.-based indie rock act Yo La Tengo returns with a more focused collection full of lush instrumentation and bittersweet lyrics.
Wonderful
British singer/songwriter Gary Go makes a strong entrance with "Wonderful," his debut single about finding the strength to recognize one's self-worth despite their flaws.
British singer/songwriter Gary Go makes a strong entrance with "Wonderful," his debut single about finding the strength to recognize one's self-worth despite their flaws.
Man on the Moon: The End of Day
Kid Cudi's debut album, "Man on the Moon: The End of Day," is anything but a traditional hip-hop recording.
Kid Cudi's debut album, "Man on the Moon: The End of Day," is anything but a traditional hip-hop recording.
Vande Mataram
"Vande Mataram" started as a video and music project conceived by filmmakers Bharat Bala and Kanika Myers in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indian independence.
"Vande Mataram" started as a video and music project conceived by filmmakers Bharat Bala and Kanika Myers in 1997 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indian independence.
Read Between the Lines
KSM sounds like what would result if the Go-Go's mentored a young band—and amazingly, that's exactly what happened.
KSM sounds like what would result if the Go-Go's mentored a young band—and amazingly, that's exactly what happened.
The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Anyone convinced that Mika burned through his bag of outrÉ art-pop tricks with 2007's action-packed "Life in Cartoon Motion" should prepare to be (pleasantly) surprised.
Anyone convinced that Mika burned through his bag of outrÉ art-pop tricks with 2007's action-packed "Life in Cartoon Motion" should prepare to be (pleasantly) surprised.
If You Want It
New York-based Pacha Massive's second album, "If You Want It," satisfies from beginning to end.
New York-based Pacha Massive's second album, "If You Want It," satisfies from beginning to end.
Million Dollar Bill
From the moment this single opens with a funk bassline and an unmistakable "ohhh," Whitney Houston makes it clear which record-breaking diva is back on top.
From the moment this single opens with a funk bassline and an unmistakable "ohhh," Whitney Houston makes it clear which record-breaking diva is back on top.
Solo (Songs My Dad Loved)
If these are indeed the songs Ricky Skaggs' father sang to him as a child, it's a wonder he didn't suffer from perpetual nightmares.
If these are indeed the songs Ricky Skaggs' father sang to him as a child, it's a wonder he didn't suffer from perpetual nightmares.
All Is Love
Indie director Spike Jonze and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O might not be a couple anymore, but that hasn't stopped them from collaborating.
Indie director Spike Jonze and Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O might not be a couple anymore, but that hasn't stopped them from collaborating.
Get Lucky
Fifteen years removed from the global success of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler is ever the quiet craftsman, sculpting one modest gem after another beyond the spotlight (at least in the United States).
Fifteen years removed from the global success of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler is ever the quiet craftsman, sculpting one modest gem after another beyond the spotlight (at least in the United States).
I'm Alive
With the latest single from last year's album, "Lucky Old Sun," country star Kenny Chesney forgoes his usual fun-loving cowboy demeanor for a more introspective tone.
With the latest single from last year's album, "Lucky Old Sun," country star Kenny Chesney forgoes his usual fun-loving cowboy demeanor for a more introspective tone.
Love Drunk
Boys Like Girls' 2006 self-titled debut had three hit singles, and subsequent touring scored the band more frequent flier miles in a 36-month span than most people accrue in a lifetime.
Boys Like Girls' 2006 self-titled debut had three hit singles, and subsequent touring scored the band more frequent flier miles in a 36-month span than most people accrue in a lifetime.
Producer: Paul Stacey
It took the Black Crowes seven years to release last year's "Warpaint," but now that the Robinson brothers are back in the studio album business, they're making up for lost time. Fans who buy "Before the Frost . . .
It took the Black Crowes seven years to release last year's "Warpaint," but now that the Robinson brothers are back in the studio album business, they're making up for lost time. Fans who buy "Before the Frost . . .
Kamaal the Abstract
Originally set for an April 23, 2002, street date, A Tribe Called Quest leader Q-Tip's second solo album is a stark contrast to the polished swagger of his underrated 1999 debut, "Amplified."
Originally set for an April 23, 2002, street date, A Tribe Called Quest leader Q-Tip's second solo album is a stark contrast to the polished swagger of his underrated 1999 debut, "Amplified."
Levitate
Bruce Hornsby rocketed to pop stardom with his 1986 album "The Way It Is," but he spent the better part of the next quarter-century following his multifaceted musical muse.
Bruce Hornsby rocketed to pop stardom with his 1986 album "The Way It Is," but he spent the better part of the next quarter-century following his multifaceted musical muse.
Beethoven: Complete Sonatas for Piano and Violin
Pianist Alexander Melnikov and violinist Isabelle Faust combined their formidable virtuosity to create this three-CD album (plus a DVD), which brings listeners all 10 of Beethoven's sonatas for piano and violin.
Pianist Alexander Melnikov and violinist Isabelle Faust combined their formidable virtuosity to create this three-CD album (plus a DVD), which brings listeners all 10 of Beethoven's sonatas for piano and violin.
Love & War
The sister trio BarlowGirl has always packed a one-two punch, with its compelling vocals and substantive lyrics.
The sister trio BarlowGirl has always packed a one-two punch, with its compelling vocals and substantive lyrics.
Need You Now
The passionate track begins and ends with sparse piano and packs a powerful punch in between.
The passionate track begins and ends with sparse piano and packs a powerful punch in between.
Bomb in a Birdcage
With a Tori Amos mane of tomato-red hair, a gauzy voice made to deliver her bookish lyrics and more than 1 million followers on Twitter, A Fine Frenzy leader Alison Sudol is ready for her close-up.
With a Tori Amos mane of tomato-red hair, a gauzy voice made to deliver her bookish lyrics and more than 1 million followers on Twitter, A Fine Frenzy leader Alison Sudol is ready for her close-up.
Imma Star
On the heels of Jeremih's debut single-turned-summer anthem, "Birthday Sex," "Imma Star" continues to peg the 21-year-old R&B singer/ songwriter as a young talent to watch.
On the heels of Jeremih's debut single-turned-summer anthem, "Birthday Sex," "Imma Star" continues to peg the 21-year-old R&B singer/ songwriter as a young talent to watch.
11:11
There was a slight novelty aspect to the way the Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela dazzled listeners on their self-titled second album in 2006. Not so on "11:11," which is more sophisticated, flowing and diverse.
There was a slight novelty aspect to the way the Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela dazzled listeners on their self-titled second album in 2006. Not so on "11:11," which is more sophisticated, flowing and diverse.
After Robots
"After Robots" justifies the blogosphere hype by offering a wholly unique sound that veers among prog rock, funk and jazz.
"After Robots" justifies the blogosphere hype by offering a wholly unique sound that veers among prog rock, funk and jazz.
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