Album reviews
Joe King (L) and Isaac Slade (R) of The Fray performs during Amnesty Internationals "Bringing Human Rights Home" Cheap Beats By Dre Headphones Australia concert February 5, 2014 at the Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images)
AMERICANABeck, Phase, couldn't be more different for Cheap Vibram Australia Beck Hansen now than when he released Change in 2002. That austere and melancholy set, the acknowledged forebear to the new Phase, was prompted by Beck's breakup with his longtime girlfriend. Chain Ghd Sale Australia and Goodbye boast retro noir pop feels, while Beck sings like a young Brian Wilson on and strikes Simon Garfunel style harmonies on Away. The easygoing Down has a hint of twang, and the won't go under resolve of the string laden is at least a gentle nod in a positive direction. There are certainly those who crave Beck's return to the party down exuberance of but on Phase he shows that sad can be Christian Louboutin Sale Shoes a happy place to be, too.
ROCKThe Fray, (Epic),
The keening, earnest Fray of the Denver group's first three albums is still evident here, especially on tracks such as My Hand, on Wanting and Your Plans. But teaming with British techno producer Stuart Price has helped bring a new and more aggressive spark to the quartet's sound, evidenced by the charged to Me, the downright funky It Away and This Goes, a showcase for the group's vocal harmonies. And although frontman Isaac Slade is still prone to asking Big Questions, there's a newfound lightheartedness here, too, which should make the Greek god of the sun, the album's namesake, happy.
New NoteworthyDierks Bentley, (Capitol Nashville): The country star's collaborators on his seventh solo album include new Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves, Chris Stapleton, Charlie Worsham and Jaren Johnston of the Cadillac Three.
Celtic Woman, Musical Gems (Manhattan): The Irish troupe revamped some of its favorite songs from previous shows for this two disc set.
Neneh Cherry, Project (Smalltown Supersound): The Stance singer's first new album in 18 years includes a duet with Robyn on of the Black. Culbertson, Long Night Out (BCM): The multi instrumentalist returns to contemporary jazz on this outing, with help from members of Fourplay, the Rippingtons, the Yellowjackets and Toto as well as saxophonist Candy Dulfer and more.
Neil Davidge, Light (The End): The first solo outing from the former Massive Attack producer and Halo 4 score composer.
James Fortune, Through It (Fiya/eOne): A two disc concert set by the Grammy Award Adidas Wings winning gospel artist from Houston.
The Gloaming, Gloaming (Brassland/Real World): The debut outing by the all star Irish group.
Holland Greco, 1 (Zappa): The singer and multi Louboutin Shoes Australia Price instrumentalist is Zappa Records' first new signing of the 21st century.
Heart, Live From Caesar's Colosseum (Frontiers): The veteran group's latest concert souvenir was recorded and filmed a Caesar's Colosseum in Windsor.
House of Lords, Metal (Frontiers): The Los Angeles rockers' ninth studio album was produced by frontman James Christian. Mehldau and Mark Fuiliana, Taming the Dragon (Nonesuch): The electric keyboard/drum duo offers up its first recording, sporting a dozen original songs.
St. Vincent, Vincent (Loma Vista/Republic): Annie Clark's fourth album under the St. Vincent moniker includes team ups with members of the Dap Kings and Midlake.
Schoolboy Q, (Top Dawg/Interscope): The Los Angeles rapper's third album features guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, 2 Chainz, Kurupt, Jay Rock, Raekwon and more.
Temples, Structures (Fat Possum): The full length debut from the British psychedelic pop group.
Joe Louis Walker, Nest (Alligator): The veteran San Francisco guitarist's latest release is blues at its core but explores more diverse rock and funk terrain as well.
Vanden Plas, of the Immortals Netherworld (Inside/Out): The ninth Jeremy Scott Wings 2.0 album, and first in four years, from the German progressive metal quintet.
John Zipperer, Circle (Ziptunes): The TV actor and stuntman embraces music on Supra Skytop 3 a 13 song set that includes a cover of Van Morrison's Girl. The VaultsGrateful Dead, Picks Vol. 9: Harry Adams Field house Missoula, MT May 14, 1974 (DeadNet); Morrissey, Arsenal (Parlophone); Bob Mould, 25 (Omnivore); Silversun Pickups, Singles Collection (Dangerbird); Johnny Winter, to the Blues: The Johnny Winter Story (Columbia/Legacy)
