SiaSome People Have Real ProblemsHear MusicBy David Chiu Soul and pop dominates this Australian singer’s latest album, which sounds like … Continue reading CD Review: Sia

The LemonheadsIt’s a Shame About Ray (Collectors Edition)Rhino/AtlanticBy David Chiu Listening to the Lemonheads’ breakthrough 1992 album again and watching … Continue reading CD Review: The Lemonheads

I know it’s been a while since I’ve last posted stuff on the site, but here are two recent articles … Continue reading The Chapin Sisters/Daryl Hall

Beach HouseDevotionCar ParkBy David Chiu Following the sound of its self-titled debut, Beach House’s latest is atmospheric indie pop highlighted … Continue reading CD Review: Beach House

Various ArtistsThe Sound of Philadelphia: Gamble & Huff’s Greatest HitsPhiladelphia International/Legacy Various ArtistsConquer the World: The Lost Soul of Philadelphia … Continue reading CD Review: Philadelphia International Records

The Heavy CirclesThe Heavy CirclesDynamite ChildBy David Chiu The Heavy Circle is collaboration between singer Edie Brickell and musician Harper … Continue reading CD Review: The Heavy Circles

Jackson BrowneSolo Acoustic Vol. 2InsideBy David Chiu The obvious sequel to his previously recorded solo outing, Vol. 2 features Browne … Continue reading CD Review: Jackson Browne

GoldfrappSeventh TreeMuteBy David Chiu Beginning with the opening track, the folkish “Clowns,” Goldfrapp’s latest album Seventh Tree departs from the … Continue reading CD Review: Goldfrapp

Joe JacksonRainRykodiscBy David Chiu Unfortunately it’s not the full-lineup of the original Joe Jackson band—just Jackson, bassist Graham Maby, and … Continue reading CD Review: Joe Jackson

Michael JacksonThrillerEpic/LegacyBy David Chiu Michael Jackson ruled pop music in the ‘80s thanks to this landmark album, which 25 years … Continue reading CD Review: Michael Jackson