Rolling Stone Album Reviews
From the latest releases to archived favorites, here’s the finalword on all the music that matters, from the editors of Rolling Stone.
Death - …For The Whole World To See
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:34 pm
Artist: Death Review: Death were just another African–American R&B act from Detroit before the Stooges and the MC5 changed their lives. After recording these seven blistering tracks, the three Hackn. […]
Sweet - Action: The Sweet Anthology
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:24 pm
Artist: Sweet Review: Was it Bubblegum? Glam? Hard rock? A singles band in an album era, Sweet played pop melodies throughout the Seventies with such joy and malevolence that the English quartet typic. […]
Mavado - Mr. Brooks, A Better Tomorrow
Monday, 16 March 2009, 1:22 pm
Artist: Mavado Review: Kingston, Jamaica, dancehall reggae gangster Mavado opens his second album reciting the “23rd Psalm” over church piano, and closes with a version of “We Shall Overcome” for Pres. […]
Peter Doherty - Grace/Wastelands
Monday, 16 March 2009, 12:14 pm
Artist: Peter Doherty Review: Pete Doherty’s gift for shambling but lovable tunes has survived numerous run–ins with needles and crack pipes, and his first solo album proves that gift can thrive in. […]
Pete Townshend - Rachel Fuller Presents: In the Attic with Pete Townshend and Friends
Friday, 6 March 2009, 12:55 pm
Artist: Pete Townshend Review: This double CD-DVD is culled from some homey 2007 showcases conceived by singer-songwriter Rachel Fuller, Pete Townshend’s longtime partner. It’s a mixed bag. Ben Harper. […]
Elvis Perkins - Elvis Perkins In Dearland
Monday, 2 March 2009, 3:26 am
Artist: Elvis Perkins Review: p>Elvis Perkins’ debut was an often stunning, subdued piece devoted to the deaths of his parents. Perkins hasn’t entirely moved on, but now there’s a proper band behind h. […]
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Fred Durst Looks Back At His Relationship With Britney Spears
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 11:36 am
Limp Bizkit frontman says of Spears, ‘I always stay true to my heart and true to everything I did, and my intentions.’By Brian Jacks Fred Durst Photo: Jeff Vespa/ WireImage Fred Durst is a lot of thin. […]
The Decemberists Wail; Peter Bjorn And John Flail: SXSW ‘09
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 9:00 am
Colin Meloy’s newly expanded crew set the bar high on the first day of South by Southwest.By James Montgomery, with additional reporting by Christopher “CJ” Smith and Matt Harper The Decemberists perf. […]
‘American Idol’ Recap: Alexis Grace Edged Out Of Top 10
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 8:02 am
‘Jolene’ singer won’t be joining other finalists on summer tour.By Gil Kaufman Alexis Grace, Michael Sarver and Ryan Seacrest on “American Idol” on Wednesday Photo: Michael Becker/ Getty Images/ Fox U. […]
Crooked I Talks Career, Shooting In New Song — Listen Here!
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 7:46 am
We caught up with the MC to talk about what’s keeping him from signing a record deal.By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Sway Calloway Crooked I and Sway Photo: MTV News Crooked I has changed who he wa. […]
Fat Joe Inspired By His Wife On ‘One,’ Featuring Akon
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 6:54 am
Jealous Ones Still Envy 2, due in May, also features Lil Wayne, T-Pain, Lil’ Kim.By Shaheem Reid Fat Joe Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage Fat Joe feels as royal as Eddie Murphy in “Coming to America” ev. […]
Iraq War Anniversary Brings First Signs Of Conflict’s End
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 6:17 am
Six years after the invasion of Iraq, Barack Obama has promised that U.S. troops will leave by 2010.By Gil Kaufman Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images The combination of last year’s historic presidential. […]
Lil Wayne To Appear In VH1’s ‘Behind The Music’
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 5:37 am
Weezy ‘has all the requisite drama in his life’ for the show, a VH1 exec says.By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne Photo: Jared Milgrim/ FilmMagic Lil Wayne’s star-studded turn from rapper to rocker is going. […]
Video From Notorious B.I.G.’s Final Party Hits Web
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 2:53 am
Vibe Awards afterparty was also featured in a scene from the Biggie biopic ‘Notorious.’By Shaheem Reid Notorious B.I.G. and Diddy at the Soul Train Awards in March 1997 Photo: Jim Smeal/ Getty Images. […]
BBC Music - Latest Releases
These are the latest releases on BBC Music.
Raphael Saadiq, The Way I See It
Saadiq’s voice, combined with songs that would lift any party, saves the day.
Pet Shop Boys, Yes
Yes is a wonderful vindication, and their finest album in many, many years.
Kelly Joe Phelps, Western Bell
Such technically dazzling stuff can often be hard to really love.
Xrabit + DMG$, Hello World
Think a less memorable Spank Rock.
Melody Gardot, My One and Only Thrill
Now that she’s here, she is to be treasured.
Peter Doherty , Grace/Wastelands
The songs are mostly beautifully simple.
John Scofield, Piety Street
Breathless group vocals and handclaps launched into the pot.
Marianne Faithfull, Easy Come, Easy Go
Faithfull’s backing band is faultless and impressively multi-faceted to a man.
