Music Review: 'The Trouble With Being Myself' from Macy Gray July 15, 2003 • Critic Tom Moon reviews the new CD by Macy Gray. He includes Gray among a group of "neo-soul" artists — contemporary R&B musicians that have hit pay dirt by consciously emulating the sounds and songwriting devices of classic soul. The Trouble With Being Myself, evokes the sounds of Chaka Khan, Al Green and the Jackson Five. Music Review: 'The Trouble With Being Myself' from Macy Gray Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1337933/1337934" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Director's Cuts Director's Cuts: Drivin' Music July 6, 2003 • Summer is a time to drop the top on the convertible, crank up the tunes, and enjoy the ride... Join NPR's Ned Wharton, music director for Weekend Edition Sunday, for some high-octane music including selections from The Reputation, Professor Ratbaggy and The Churchills. Director's Cuts: Drivin' Music Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1321489/1321490" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Fountains of Wayne, 'Welcome Interstate Managers' Fresh Air June 25, 2003 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Welcome Interstate Managers the new CD by Fountains of Wayne. Fountains of Wayne, 'Welcome Interstate Managers' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1310029/1310030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Looking for America' June 24, 2003 • The music of bandleader and composer Carla Bley is sure to catch your ear. She's famous for crafty arrangements of familiar tunes. Music critic David Greenberger has a review of her latest album, Looking for America. Music Review: 'Looking for America' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1309235/1309236" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Body Kiss' from the Isley Brothers June 13, 2003 • Music critic Jim Fusilli takes a listen to the new Isley Brothers record, Body Kiss, available on the Dreamworks label. The Isley Brothers have had many hits since the 1950s, including "Twist and Shout," "This Old Heart of Mine" and "Who's That Lady." Now they have a new record of romance and soul produce by R. Kelly. Fusilli says the album is best when it sticks to seduction and works least when it treats women as pampered objects. Music Review: 'Body Kiss' from the Isley Brothers Listen · 3:45 3:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1297987/1297988" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Steel Guitar Jazz' from Buddy Emmons Fresh Air June 9, 2003 • Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews Steel Guitar Jazz, the reissue of a 1963 album by Buddy Emmons. Music Review: 'Steel Guitar Jazz' from Buddy Emmons Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1292423/1292424" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Ghana Soundz' from Various Artists June 4, 2003 • Chris Nickson reviews the CD Ghana Soundz: Afro-Beat, Funk and Fusion in 70s Ghana. The disc brings together rare and previously unreleased tunes influenced by American 1970's funk. It's the first of three volumes. Music Review: 'Ghana Soundz' from Various Artists Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1287067/1287068" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Torch' from Various Artists May 29, 2003 • Torch is a new collection of "torch ballads" from contemporary artists such as Elvis Costello and Cassandra Wilson. The CD combines the sultry pathos of a torch song with electronic rhythms and sympathetic arrangements. Jim Fusilli offers a review. Music Review: 'Torch' from Various Artists Listen · 4:39 4:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1279459/1279460" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: New CDs from Brazil May 22, 2003 • Music critic Michelle Mercer reviews new recordings from two Brazilian artists: Natural by Celso Fonseca, and the self-titled Blue Note debut by the Tribalistas. She says both will put you in the mood for summer. Music Review: New CDs from Brazil Listen · 4:25 4:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1272039/1272040" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Electro Bamako' May 19, 2003 • A new album called Electro Bamako brings together a little-known African singer named Mamani Keita with a little-known computer music composer in Paris named Marc Minelli. Our reviewer Banning Eyre says Keita and Minelli have come up with an original sound sure to earn them a place on the ever-expanding map of global pop music. 'Electro Bamako' Listen · 4:57 4:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1268581/1268582" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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John Hiatt's 'Beneath This Rough Exterior' Fresh Air May 19, 2003 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Beneath This Gruff Exterior, the new album by John Hiatt and a new John Hiatt tribute album, The Songs of John Hiatt. John Hiatt's 'Beneath This Rough Exterior' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1268492/1268493" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Break Your Mother's Heart' from Tim Easton May 12, 2003 • Meredith Ochs reviews singer/songwriter Tim Easton's latest album, Break Your Mother's Heart. Label: New West Records ASIN: B000087JC5 Music Review: 'Break Your Mother's Heart' from Tim Easton Listen · 3:27 3:27 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1261085/1261086" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Rock Critic Ken Tucker Fresh Air May 7, 2003 • Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews two new releases from two new bands: Up The Bracket by the British band The Libertines and Love and Distortion by the San Francisco band The Stratford 4. Rock Critic Ken Tucker Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1254487/1254488" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Review: 'Neon Golden' April 30, 2003 • The German group The Notwist makes electronic music with laptops and samplers. They pile sounds one atop another into massive collages. Over a decade they've become known for a heavy, industrial rock sound. With their newest release, Neon Golden, the group takes a different approach. Critic Tom Moon has a review. Review: 'Neon Golden' Listen · 4:38 4:38 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1248293/1248294" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Music Review: 'Chinatown' from the Be Good Tanyas April 21, 2003 • The Canadian trio The Be Good Tanyas releases its second album, Chinatown. The album is a rich blend of folk, country, old-timey and new-timey music. Meredith Ochs reviews this new release. Music Review: 'Chinatown' from the Be Good Tanyas Listen · 3:46 3:46 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1238899/1238900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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