In which our hero, Addam Donnelly , gets his dirty old church mouth cleaned out by Portugal. The Man , and a sound that defies description. Fortunately, he expected the unexpected.

Blast Off (Hep Cat) Review by Christopher Long.

They really like that shoe throwing guy - posted by James Mann on December 26, 2008 06:16

Hey GOP, what’s up with your divas family? - posted by James Mann on December 26, 2008 05:55

What is the Black Widow? - posted by James Mann on December 26, 2008 05:47

Cracker Barrel Old Country Chanukah - posted by Carl Gauze on December 24, 2008 13:16

Black Ice (Columbia). Review by Christopher Long.

Sara Brightman shines at UCF, delivering a gem of a show despite the sports arena’s plague of muddy sound.

Matter And Light. Review by Carl F Gauze.

Ho Damn Ho - posted by James Mann on December 24, 2008 06:18

“Sooner or later, he just might have to stand for something.” - posted by James Mann on December 24, 2008 06:07

Cheney to FBI: I did it - posted by James Mann on December 24, 2008 06:04

A Christmas Album to Benefit Amnesty International (Animal World Recordings). Review by Matthew Moyer.

The Chemistry of Common Life (Matador). Review by Laura Pontillo.

On the historic day that America elects its first African-American president, an eloquent messenger for “change,” Q-Tip releases The Renaissance. Coincidence? John-Thomas Crockett sits down with “The Abstract” prior to the outcome to discuss The Renaissance, Obama, and how he feels about Q-Tip vs. Lil Wayne.

Writing Down Things to Say (Words on Music). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Blame it on the bossa nova… - posted by James Mann on December 23, 2008 05:24

Going to Iraq? Bring your lawyer. - posted by James Mann on December 23, 2008 05:19

Edward Abbey would be proud - posted by James Mann on December 23, 2008 05:11

Reunited after a 2001 breakup and toting a new album and tour (alongside People in Planes), The Toadies bring grunge back in a big way. Jen Cray is one of many Orlando fans reveling in the murky merriment.