WolfmotherDimensions Modular By David Chiu This new band wears its influences on its sleeves, but one thing is certain…the group … Continue reading CD Review: Wolfmother

We Are ScientistsWith Love and SqualorVirginBy David Chiu The fast pace of this music by this New York-based trio never … Continue reading CD Review: We Are Scientists

Talking HeadsSpeaking In TonguesLittle CreaturesSire/Warner Bros./RhinoBy David Chiu Talking Heads’s album catalog got a major boost in sonic quality, not … Continue reading CD Review: Talking Heads

Daniel PowterDaniel PowterWarner Bros.By David Chiu It would be too easy to pigeonhole Daniel Powter along with the likes of … Continue reading CD Review: Daniel Powter

DevicsPush the HeartFilter US RecordingsBy David Chiu The ethereal, delicate-as-paper music from this Los Angeles-based outfit takes me back to … Continue reading CD Review: Devics

Jenny Lewis with the Watson TwinsRabbit Fur CoatTeam LoveBy David Chiu Americana music doesn’t get this earthier and deep than … Continue reading CD Review: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

TrainFor Me, It’s YouColumbiaBy David Chiu Even if it doesn’t offer any surprises, and despite a line-up change, Train’s latest … Continue reading CD Review: Train

Various ArtistsWhat’s Shakin’Elektra/Collector’s Music Various ArtistsGreat Lost Elektra Singles, Vol. 1Elektra/Collector’s MusicBy David Chiu For those who love rock and … Continue reading CD Review: What’s Shakin’/Great Lost Elektra Singles

The FilmsEPFilter U.S. Recordings MagnetThe TourniquetFilter U.S. RecordingsBy David Chiu Two promising bands are emerging onto the scene, albeit their … Continue reading CD Review: The Films and Magnet

The StrokesFirst Impression of EarthRCABy David Chiu Having gotten the anticipated second album out of their way, the Strokes return … Continue reading CD Review: The Strokes