Music Review: 'Night Train to Nashville' from Various Artists Fresh Air March 31, 2004 Rock Historian Ed Ward on the history of African-American musicians in Nashville. He plays music from Night Train to Nashville a double CD put out by the Country Music Hall of Fame (in conjunction with a Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Show). Music Review: 'Night Train to Nashville' from Various Artists Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1804401/1804402" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: Two 'C'mon' Records from Lambchop March 31, 2004 Nashville-based band Lambchop has two new albums out, Aw C'mon, and No, You C'mon. Both CDs rely on lush guitar rhythms and a sultry sound, combined with the unmistakable baritone of bandleader Kurt Wagner. David Greenberger has a review. Music Review: Two 'C'mon' Records from Lambchop Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1804702/1804703" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Franz Ferdinand' from Franz Ferdinand March 29, 2004 Franz Ferdinand is the name not only of the assassinated Archduke of Austria, considered the trigger for World War I; Franz Ferdinand is now a Scottish band that has made it big in Britain. Reviewer Mikel Jollett thinks the reason they've succeeded is that the group bridges the distance between headphones and dance floor. Music Review: 'Franz Ferdinand' from Franz Ferdinand Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1800351/1800352" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Classic Meets Cuba' March 28, 2004 NPR's Liane Hansen plays "name that tune" with Fred Child, host of NPR's Performance Today, while listening to a new cd featuring Cuban treatments of classical tunes. Classic Meets Cuba by Klazz Brothers and Cuba Percussion has just been released in this country on Sony Classical. 'Classic Meets Cuba' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1796849/1796850" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Regard the End' from The Willard Grant Conspiracy March 3, 2004 The new album Regard the End is by The Willard Grant Conspiracy, a band comprising more than 30 musicians from all over the world. The players get together as their schedules permit, making music tinged with the blues, jazz and folk influences. David Greenberger has a review. Music Review: 'Regard the End' from The Willard Grant Conspiracy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1744903/1744904" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Punk Rock' from The Mekons Fresh Air March 3, 2004 Critic Milo Miles reviews Punk Rock (Quarterstick label) the new record by the Mekons, recorded during their 2002 tour. Music Review: 'Punk Rock' from The Mekons Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1744402/1744403" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Four Decades Later, Wilson's 'Smile' Hits London February 25, 2004 Bill Radke reviews former Beach Boy Brian Wilson's long-anticipated London performance of songs from his unreleased album Smile. Four Decades Later, Wilson's 'Smile' Hits London Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1700586/95703711" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Feels Like Home' from Norah Jones Fresh Air February 19, 2004 Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Jones' second album, Feels Like Home, on the jazz label Blue Note. Music Review: 'Feels Like Home' from Norah Jones Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1684315/1684316" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Foly!' from Mali's Habib Koite February 12, 2004 Malian guitarist Habib Koite issues a new live album, Foly!. The double-disc release is an attempt to capture the flavor of Koite's live performances, which bring out the many influences in his blend of Afro-pop, from jazz to classical and rock. Music critic Banning Eyre has a review. 'Foly!' from Mali's Habib Koite Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1673116/1673117" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Margerine Eclipse' from Stereolab February 5, 2004 The electronic-pop group Stereolab releases its first full-length CD since losing a core member to a cycling accident. The new album is called Margerine Eclipse. Critic Tom Moon has a review. Music Review: 'Margerine Eclipse' from Stereolab Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1646889/1646890" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Rock History: Television Fresh Air January 29, 2004 Rock historian Ed Ward looks at the early days of the Neon Boys who became the band Television. The "lost" third album by Television has just come out on CD — a 25-year old live broadcast, and their first two albums have just been remastered. Rock History: Television Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1624191/1624192" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Cuckooland' from Robert Wyatt January 20, 2004 Robert Wyatt releases his first CD in six years, Cuckooland. Wyatt is joined on the new CD by Brian Eno, David Gilmour and Wyatt's wife, Alfreda Benge, who co-wrote many of the songs. David Greenberger has a review. Music Review: 'Cuckooland' from Robert Wyatt Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1608139/1608140" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Simple Truths' from the Holmes Brothers January 19, 2004 The three Holmes Brothers have been playing music since 1979, a mix of gospel and blues — particularly electric blues. Their new CD, Simple Truths, features both originals and songs by Willie Nelson, Hank Williams and Bob Marley. Grammy-winning producer Craig Street, who has worked with Norah Jones and Cassandra Wilson, produced the record. Meredith Ochs has a review. Music Review: 'Simple Truths' from the Holmes Brothers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1604967/1604968" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Joshua Bell's New 'Romance' January 4, 2004 Joshua Bell plays a Stradivarius violin built in 1713 that's been notoriously stolen a few times. On his latest CD, the young virtuoso borrows a few great classical melodies and transposes them. He discusses his results with NPR's Liane Hansen. Joshua Bell's New 'Romance' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1581280/1582264" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'This Is Not A Test' from Missy Elliott December 30, 2003 Independent music critic Christian Bordal reviews Missy Elliott's new CD, This Is Not A Test. Music Review: 'This Is Not A Test' from Missy Elliott Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1576447/1576448" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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