The glass bottom boat of the cultural press
Brita’s self-titled album should be a showcase for her sizable vocal talents. On the first track, “Do You Want Me,” it succeeds. Even though there are a number of obvious nods to recent Madonna records, Brita’s vocal stylings help it to rise above just a Madonna wannabe. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is irredeemably dull. With some more energy, the record might have been salvaged.
With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.
The Englert theater hosted Little Feat as they embark on their Last Farewell Tour.
Meiko Kaji’s katana is sharp and looking for revenge in Wandering Ginza Butterfly and its sequel, She Cat Gambler, a stylish pair of early ’70s action films.
