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- First reviewSeptember 10, 2007
- Last reviewNovember 12, 2008
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![Off with Their Heads [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9029/9029696_sa.jpg)
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Kaiser's Third
on November 12, 2008
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
The Kaisers take a more straightforward turn on OFF WITH THEIR HEADS, which bears more resemblance to their debut than 2006's more psychedelic-influenced YOURS TRULY, ANGRY MOB. Pub rock influences are once again front and center on HEADS, which almost feels directly lifted from the late 70s to early 80s UK scene. If you like this sort of thing, get this album. In fact, make sure to hold out for the Best Buy Special Edition, which adds two bonus tracks.
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Kaiser Debut
on October 29, 2008
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
Kaiser Chiefs aren't particularly unique, but they've proven to be one of the UK's most succcessful modern rock acts. If you love the new wave/pub rock scene of the late 70s and early 80s, the Kaisers are for you. EMPLOYMENT, their debut, best demonstrates their love for this era of music.
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Bianco's Back
on October 21, 2008
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
Think of Jim Bianco as Tom Waits with more refined but still appealingly raspy vocals. All the songwriting chops are there also. "Painkiller" alone makes this a worthwhile purchase. It's a haunting ballad that generates chills even in the hardest of souls.
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![Perfect Symmetry (Deluxe Edition) [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9062/9062284_sa.jpg)
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Keane In Primary Colours
on October 20, 2008
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
Keane returns with a decidely more shiny effort than 2006's UNDER THE IRON SEA. Jumping headlong into 80s-inspired pop, the songcraft is still top-notch, but retaining some of the darker edges of SEA might have served them well here. Nevertheless, this is another stellar effort from one of BritPop's clear leaders. The deluxe package adds demo versions of all 11 tracks, and is worth the extra few bucks.
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Another Elvis Compilation?
on September 23, 2007
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
There are perhaps more compliations of Elvis Costello's work out there than any other artist from his era. This one has been issued to support yet another complete CD catalogue overhaul, this time from Hip-O. Completists will need it, since it does contain a handful of demos unique to this package. However, for the rest of the world, it's a quizzical mix of highly to moderatley popular tracks. You're probably better served by any of the other EC "greatest" compilations out there, provided they don't go out of print soon.
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![The Else [Bonus CD] [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8392/8392893_sa.jpg)
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Great, But Not Outstanding
on September 21, 2007
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
THE ELSE is probably better than TMBG's last two proper full-lenght "adult" albums (THE SPINE and MINK CAR), but still not at a level with the instant masterpieces LINCOLN, FLOOD and APOLLO 18. Nevertheless, it's a welcome return to a slightly more "classic" TMBG sound. Fans and competists should note that early pressings of this album contain a full-lenght bonus disc CAST YOUR POD TO THE WIND, which is a "best of" compilation from TMBG podcasts.
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![At My Age [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8372/8372922_sa.jpg)
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Nick's Back
on September 20, 2007
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
Nick's been aorund for years, but this latest effort certainly feel like a comeback of sorts. Nick is still in a decidely more roots-ey place now than the guy who released THE ABOMINABLE SHOWMAN or JESUS IS COOL. But compared to his last few efforts, AT MY AGE is certainly a more cohesive blend of his earlier, poppier tendencies and his more recent roots-music direction. As usual, Nick continues to have one of the coolest voices in pop music, so for that reason alone, buy this album.
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Skinny-Tie Returns
on September 19, 2007
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
Everybody Else brings the skinny-tie sound back with a vengeance. The band's name is a reference to a Kinks song, but they sound more like Cheap Trick, Shoes, The Records and other great US bands from the late 70s heyday of power pop. It's a very promising debut, looking forward to their second full-length effort. Nice custom retro CD packaging, too.
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![Hopes and Fears [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6615/6615718_sa.jpg)
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Near-Perfect Pop
on September 18, 2007
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
Keane certainly made a mainstream splash in the UK and the rest of the world with their piano-mope-pop debut, but unfortunately they've been relegated to mere alt-rocker status here in the US. It's a shame since this debut album shows off some of the best songwriting the UK has offered in recent memory. Culling influences from Queen, The Beach Boys, The Smiths and Depeche Mode, this is a must-have for any fan of smart, modern British music. For some reason, fan-favorite "On A Day Like Today" was ommitted from this US pressing (as well as everywhere else outside the UK), otherwise, this is easily a five-star affair.
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Best Debut This Decade
on September 17, 2007
Posted by: robruto
from Los Angeles, CA
FF is this decade's best debut so far. On this album, influences of The Clash, The Specials, Elvis Costello and The Bay City Rollers have all collided to create a disco-ska-rock fusion that satisfies the urge to rock, yet keeps the toes a-tappin'. "Take Me Out" is singularly impressive and harkens back to the very best of Britain's early new wave, while "40 Feet," "Tell Her Tonight" and "Michael" are also standouts. This special edition is worth the extra couple bucks and containing live favorites "Van Tango" and "Shopping for Blood."
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