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The nine-album oeuvre of Deitrick Haddon could almost be cross-marketed as an over-the-counter antidepressant. After a decade-plus of pushing the edges of gospel, his imagination and invention remain as engaging as ever.
The nine-album oeuvre of Deitrick Haddon could almost be cross-marketed as an over-the-counter antidepressant. After a decade-plus of pushing the edges of gospel, his imagination and invention remain as engaging as ever.
Saint Dymphna
Much has been made of the fact that Gang Gang Dance named this record after the patron saint of outcasts and rebels, but this effort shows more crossover potential than anything the act has ever done.
Much has been made of the fact that Gang Gang Dance named this record after the patron saint of outcasts and rebels, but this effort shows more crossover potential than anything the act has ever done.
Concert Review: Metallica
Ready or not, "Death Magnetic" dominated the set list on the opening night of the band's world tour to support its first studio album in more than five years.
Ready or not, "Death Magnetic" dominated the set list on the opening night of the band's world tour to support its first studio album in more than five years.
Gossip in the Grain
If the Ray LaMontagne we met on 2004's "Trouble" came off as a beaten man, beautifully broke down and busted, full of longing and regret, the one who returns to us on "Gossip in the Grain" is smiling and ready to have at least a little fun.
If the Ray LaMontagne we met on 2004's "Trouble" came off as a beaten man, beautifully broke down and busted, full of longing and regret, the one who returns to us on "Gossip in the Grain" is smiling and ready to have at least a little fun.
Be OK
Although Ingrid Michaelson might still be best-known for song placements in "Grey's Anatomy" and an Old Navy commercial, the singer/songwriter has attracted a sizable fan base surrounding 2007's "Girls and Boys."
Although Ingrid Michaelson might still be best-known for song placements in "Grey's Anatomy" and an Old Navy commercial, the singer/songwriter has attracted a sizable fan base surrounding 2007's "Girls and Boys."
Little Bit of Everything
On "People Are Crazy," a briskly strummed country-rock number from the follow-up to 2005's "Doin' Somethin' Right," this genial Nashville hunk handily reduces his worldview to a memorable one-liner: "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy."
On "People Are Crazy," a briskly strummed country-rock number from the follow-up to 2005's "Doin' Somethin' Right," this genial Nashville hunk handily reduces his worldview to a memorable one-liner: "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy."
Unexpected
The surprise alluded to in the title of Michelle Williams' third solo album is that "Unexpected" finds the former Destiny's Child member moving from gospel to pop.
The surprise alluded to in the title of Michelle Williams' third solo album is that "Unexpected" finds the former Destiny's Child member moving from gospel to pop.
Buena Vista Social Club at Carnegie Hall
This bravura concert double-CD is, in fact, only the second Buena Vista Social Club album featuring the original members.
This bravura concert double-CD is, in fact, only the second Buena Vista Social Club album featuring the original members.
Pebble to a Pearl
The title of Nikka Costa's third album could double as a metaphor for her career. Her two previous offerings on Virgin, "Everybody Got Their Something" and "Can'tneverdidnothin'," made small ripples.
The title of Nikka Costa's third album could double as a metaphor for her career. Her two previous offerings on Virgin, "Everybody Got Their Something" and "Can'tneverdidnothin'," made small ripples.
Unconditional
Phil Collins contributes to only one track on his son's U.S. debut album, "U-Catastrophe," but his influence appears throughout—from vocal similarities to a progressive sensibility reminiscent of pre-pop-era Genesis.
Phil Collins contributes to only one track on his son's U.S. debut album, "U-Catastrophe," but his influence appears throughout—from vocal similarities to a progressive sensibility reminiscent of pre-pop-era Genesis.
Without You
Blessed with a raucous, three-dimensional voice immune to irony, Hinder frontman Justin Winkler was born to perform testosterone-heavy power ballads like "Without You."
Blessed with a raucous, three-dimensional voice immune to irony, Hinder frontman Justin Winkler was born to perform testosterone-heavy power ballads like "Without You."
Do What You Do
Mudvayne stood out from the nu-metal pack on the cusp of the millennium not only because of its rainbow-hued hair, messy makeup and costumes. (Cue the gorilla suit.
Mudvayne stood out from the nu-metal pack on the cusp of the millennium not only because of its rainbow-hued hair, messy makeup and costumes. (Cue the gorilla suit.
A Town Called Addis
This album is the work of Dubuluh (Nick Page) and a host of Ethiopian and English artists. It's an intriguing, somewhat surprising collection of tunes.
This album is the work of Dubuluh (Nick Page) and a host of Ethiopian and English artists. It's an intriguing, somewhat surprising collection of tunes.
I Will
In this year's most impressive comeback, Jimmy Wayne's previous single "Do You Believe Me Now" spent three weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's country singles chart, re-establishing the young singer/ songwriter as one of the format's most compelling voices.
In this year's most impressive comeback, Jimmy Wayne's previous single "Do You Believe Me Now" spent three weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's country singles chart, re-establishing the young singer/ songwriter as one of the format's most compelling voices.
Take Back the City
Best-known for hit ballad "Chasing Cars," Scotland rock quintet Snow Patrol scored big in 2006, selling more than 1 million U.S. copies of "Eyes Open," which became the best-selling U.K. album of the year.
Best-known for hit ballad "Chasing Cars," Scotland rock quintet Snow Patrol scored big in 2006, selling more than 1 million U.S. copies of "Eyes Open," which became the best-selling U.K. album of the year.
Remedy Club: Tour Edition
This two-disc DVD/CD package is culled from the final shows of the David Crowder Band's tour in support of its 2007 smash album, "Remedy."
This two-disc DVD/CD package is culled from the final shows of the David Crowder Band's tour in support of its 2007 smash album, "Remedy."
Today Is the Day
This is definitely not your grandma's worship music.
This is definitely not your grandma's worship music.
Maestro
Forty years on from his self-titled debut, Taj Mahal follows four decades of mighty fine music with the release of "Maestro."
Forty years on from his self-titled debut, Taj Mahal follows four decades of mighty fine music with the release of "Maestro."
Concert Review: Jay-Z
Jay-Z's raps at the Hollywood Palladium Wednesday were alternately speedy and slow, political and boastful, accusatory and celebratory.
Jay-Z's raps at the Hollywood Palladium Wednesday were alternately speedy and slow, political and boastful, accusatory and celebratory.
Concert Review: Tina Turner
Turner is the Queen of Rock -- from gritty, from-the-gut punches to over-the-top Vegas spectacle. Coming up on her 69th birthday, her voice boomed and rattled Monday at Staples Center.
Turner is the Queen of Rock -- from gritty, from-the-gut punches to over-the-top Vegas spectacle. Coming up on her 69th birthday, her voice boomed and rattled Monday at Staples Center.
Concert Review: Tina Turner
Turner is the Queen of Rock -- from gritty, from-the-gut punches to over-the-top Vegas spectacle. Coming up on her 69th birthday, her voice boomed and rattled Monday at Staples Center.
Turner is the Queen of Rock -- from gritty, from-the-gut punches to over-the-top Vegas spectacle. Coming up on her 69th birthday, her voice boomed and rattled Monday at Staples Center.
Elephants/Teeth Sinking Into Heart
Four years after the release of her impressive debut, "Happenstance," singer/ pianist Rachael Yamagata returns with an ambitious two-part album, mostly produced by Bright Eyes multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis.
Four years after the release of her impressive debut, "Happenstance," singer/ pianist Rachael Yamagata returns with an ambitious two-part album, mostly produced by Bright Eyes multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis.
Ephesians One
Karen Peck & New River explore the joys of a faith-filled existence on this powerful collection of songs.
Karen Peck & New River explore the joys of a faith-filled existence on this powerful collection of songs.
Animal!/Not Animal
Indiana indie-pop octet Margot & the Nuclear So and So's are going a unique route for a sophomore release with a pair of overlapping 12-track albums released simultaneously.
Indiana indie-pop octet Margot & the Nuclear So and So's are going a unique route for a sophomore release with a pair of overlapping 12-track albums released simultaneously.
Barracuda
Much as it has done with witty electro-rock on albums past, Kinky hits the sweet spot here on this polished electronic pop set.
Much as it has done with witty electro-rock on albums past, Kinky hits the sweet spot here on this polished electronic pop set.
