Music

The Cranberries Linger over Their Hits on “Something Else”

The Cranberries Something Else (BMG) The Irish quartet’s latest release offers unplugged and orchestral versions of the biggest singles from…

8 years ago

Mary J. Blige Survives Divorce with the “Strength of a Woman”

Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman (Capitol Records) The legendary R&B diva returns with her 13th studio album, which…

8 years ago

Beth Ditto: Fake Sugar

Beth Ditto Fake Sugar (Virgin Records) The former lead singer of beloved indie band The Gossip effortlessly combines pop, rock,…

8 years ago

New Aimee Mann Record Features Songs of “Mental Illness”

Aimee Mann Mental Illness (SuperEgo Records) The acclaimed singer-songwriter returns to her roots on Mental Illness: showcasing melancholia in a…

8 years ago

Punk, Pop and Dance: All Roads Meet in Blondie’s <em>Pollinator</em>

Blondie Pollinator (BMG) These punk pioneers return with a fresh collection of romantic infectious melodies on their 11th studio album.…

8 years ago

New Depeche Mode Album Lives up to Its Title: <em>Spirit</em>

Depeche Mode Spirit(Columbia Records) One of the most influential and beloved electronic pop acts of the genre returns with their…

8 years ago

Prince’s Reign Begins Anew With 30th Anniversary Purple Rain

At the time of his death last year, Prince was working on an ambitious re-imagining of his best known and…

8 years ago

Michelle Branches Out: Is There Life after Love?

During the early 2000s, Michelle Branch was inescapable: her major label debut The Spirit Room spawned ubiquitous hits like “Everywhere”…

8 years ago

John O’Hurley Is the Genuine Article at Café Carlyle

I took in a show that has me wondering whether imitation is in fact the most sincere form of flattery.…

8 years ago

Rimes and Reason: LeAnn Rimes Wants a Pop Hit

LeAnn Rimes Sony/RCA Records) The country crossover’s latest release finds her co-writing and co-producing some of her best songs to…

9 years ago