Review Music Articles 'Love' the Beatles Remix Fresh Air November 30, 2006 • The Beatles' original producer George Martin worked on a Fab Four soundtrack to a Cirque du Soleil Las Vegas show, which remixed and combined various Beatle songs. Now, Martin and his son Giles have released a modified soundtrack of that production, an album called Love. 'Love' the Beatles Remix Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6559913/6559914" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles A Country Debut, 'Highway of Dreams' Fresh Air November 13, 2006 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the debut album by country singer Bradley Walker, Highway of Dreams. A Country Debut, 'Highway of Dreams' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6480573/6480574" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Yo La Tengo's Fearless Latest Fresh Air November 2, 2006 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your A**, the new CD from the band Yo La Tengo. Yo La Tengo's Fearless Latest Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6422526/6422527" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Old and New in Dylan's 'Modern Times' Fresh Air September 11, 2006 • Bob Dylan's new album, Modern Times, hit the top of the record charts last week. Now 65, the singer-songwriter continues to explore blues and older pop styles with lyrics that frequently contain contemporary references. Old and New in Dylan's 'Modern Times' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6053366/6053367" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Supergroup Golden Smog's 'Another Fine Day' Fresh Air August 17, 2006 • Our rock critic reviews Another Fine Day by the band Golden Smog, a band made of veteran rockers from such bands as Wilco, the Jayhawks, and Soul Asylum. Supergroup Golden Smog's 'Another Fine Day' Listen · 6:17 6:17 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5663667/5663668" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Hip-Hop from The Coup Fresh Air July 20, 2006 • Our rock critic reviews Pick A Bigger Weapon a new hip hop album from The Coup. Hip-Hop from The Coup Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5570579/5570580" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Two New Albums from Tom Verlaine Fresh Air July 11, 2006 • Our rock critic reviews albums by Tom Verlaine of the '70s New York punk band Television: the instrumental album Around, and Songs and Other Things, which includes his compositions and vocals. Two New Albums from Tom Verlaine Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5548655/5548657" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Cheap Trick, Soldiering On with 'Rockford' Fresh Air July 3, 2006 • Our rock critic reviews Rockford, the new album by the rock band Cheap Trick, who were best known for their late 70's pop-rock hits. Cheap Trick, Soldiering On with 'Rockford' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5529827/5529828" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles 'Springtime Can Kill You' Fresh Air June 26, 2006 • Our rock critic reviews Springtime Can Kill You the new CD from singer-songwriter Jolie Holland. 'Springtime Can Kill You' Only Available in Archive Formats. Real Media Windows
Review Music Articles Albums from Eagles of Death Metal, Rye Coalition Fresh Air June 8, 2006 • Our rock critic reviews two new albums: “Death by Sexy” by Eagles of Death Metal, and “Curses” by Rye Coalition. Albums from Eagles of Death Metal, Rye Coalition Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5461806/5461807" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Neko Case's 'Fox Confessor' Fresh Air May 23, 2006 • Neko Case grew up in Tacoma, Wash., attended art school in Vancouver and performs and records with the Canadian pop-rock band The New Pornographers. As a solo artist, her music has often tended to be more influenced by country and folk music. Her new CD, Fox Confessor Brings The Flood, is her fourth studio album. Our music critic says it contains some of her most complex and beautiful music to date. Neko Case's 'Fox Confessor' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5425313/5425314" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles Neil Young's Political Statement Fresh Air May 3, 2006 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Living with War, a new CD by Neil Young that includes the song "Let's Impeach the President." He posted the entire album on his website last week for free. It's now on sale as a CD. Neil Young's Political Statement Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5379477/5379478" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles 'We Shall Overcome': Unconventional Folk Fresh Air April 26, 2006 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Bruce Springsteen's new album, "We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions," which features Springsteen singing folk songs made famous by Pete Seeger. 'We Shall Overcome': Unconventional Folk Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5364198/5364199" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles R&B from Jaheim, Van Hunt Fresh Air April 6, 2006 • At a time when hip-hop dominates the R&B scene, it's often easier for a rapper to achieve commercial success than a singer. Our music critic examines why that is, in his review of two new albums by R&B vocalists: Ghetto Classics by Jaheim and On the Jungle Floor by Van Hunt. R&B from Jaheim, Van Hunt Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5327733/5327734" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review Music Articles 'You Don't Know Me' Celebrates Cindy Walker Fresh Air March 27, 2006 • You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker is the new CD by Willie Nelson. Cindy Walker died last week at the age of 87. 'You Don't Know Me' Celebrates Cindy Walker Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/5303537/5303538" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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