All posts from 28 September 2007

Although Winnipeg’s they are led by John K. Samson of the punk band Propagandhi, The Weakerthans are known for their hyper-literate, story-like lyrics rather than hard-edged rock. (In fact, musically, they are often compared to Death Cab For Cutie.) Their fourth album and first release in four years, “Reunion Tour” follows pretty much the exact […]

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Natasha Bedingfield
The artist’s second album, “N.B.,” will get a US release (with an extra song) on December 18th. It was released elsewhere in April.
Cat Power
Chan Marshall’s second covers album, the aptly-named “Covers II,” will arrive on January 22nd. No word yet on a tracklisting.
Richard Lloyd
The former Television member will release a new solo album, “Radiant […]

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Yes, that’s Siouxsie, as in Siouxsie Sioux, leader of Siouxsie And The Banshees and The Creatures. After a nearly thirty-year career–much of it spent in those two bands with drummer and now-ex husband Budgie–the singer has recorded her very first solo album. While “Mantaray” (out Tuesday in the US)  is far from an innovative album, […]

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Although it was released digitally in July (the same week it was mastered!), the fourth album of dramatic indie-pop stylings from Canada’s Stars didn’t arrive in compact disc form (with bonus content) until this week. Stars fans should find something to like here, but be warned: many reviewers felt that it was a bit of […]

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