Stripwax
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The Cell Phones stand alone
May 11th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyChicago-based rockers The Cell Phones, led by an epic frontwoman, are the ones really saving rock and roll.
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Everything reverberates with Primes’ “Millions”
May 4th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyThere's only six tracks on this Brooklyn trio's EP, but Jeff Moody thinks they're just getting started.
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Mosquitoes are a drag
Apr 27th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyThe Yeah Yeah Yeahs' new record, "Mosquito," is an uninspired release to be avoided, just like the insect it's named for.
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Slack your illusion
Apr 6th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyMilk Music's full-length debut "Cruise Your Illusion" doesn't quite live up to the hype promised by its initial EP, "Beyond Living."
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The Magic Of Marnia
Mar 23rd, 2013 by Jeff MoodySinger-songwriter Marnie Stern has lyrics that make her sound mid-midlife crisis, but what she can do with a guitar is incredible.
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Nick Cave cools down
Mar 16th, 2013 by Jeff Moody"Push the Sky Away" goes minimalist, which isn't Nick Cave's best move by a long shot.
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Swami John and The Night Marchers go! (and go!)
Mar 2nd, 2013 by Jeff MoodyThe Night Marchers' second LP "Allez! Allez!" is as good as anything John Reis does. So it's extremely good.
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Near-future twin pop superstars
Feb 23rd, 2013 by Jeff MoodyTegan & Sara's new album, "Heartthrob," puts them on the edge of mainstream success.
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Can you even say “Pissed Jeans” on the air anymore?
Feb 16th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyThe noise rock band, touring the Midwest later this year, has a new record called "Honeys," a chaotic mix of tracks, good and bad.
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Louisville’s Neighbor brings the rock and/or roll
Feb 2nd, 2013 by Jeff MoodyLouisville trio Neighbor strips it down and brings the rock and roll energy with their new album.
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Business Cats rock it lo-fi
Jan 26th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyThe Yeah Yeah Yeahs/surf rock amalgam's self-titled album is strong, but flows better in reverse.
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“Lady From Shanghai” another failed revolution
Jan 19th, 2013 by Jeff MoodyPere Ubu and lead singer David Thomas try to "smash the homogeny of dance," but end up with a hit-and-miss experiment.