CD Review: The Chieftains
The ChieftainsThe Essential ChieftainsRCAVictor/LegacyBy David Chiu The Essential Chieftains covers all of the bases on the legendary Irish folk band’s … Continue reading CD Review: The Chieftains
CD Review: Wolfmother
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
CD Review: We Are Scientists
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
DVD: Rush
RushR30 Anthem/Zoe VisionBy David Chiu These days, Rush is the last of a dying breed in a scene dominated by … Continue reading DVD: Rush
Book Review: Belle and Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian: Just a Modern Rock StoryBy Paul WhitelawPublished by St. Martin’s PressReview by David Chiu Apparently, even a … Continue reading Book Review: Belle and Sebastian
CD Review: Talking Heads
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
CD Review: Daniel Powter
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
CD Review: Devics
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
CD Review: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins
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
CD Review: Train
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
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