Lily Allen, "Lost My Mind" I really liked the first Lily Allen album, as a bubbly and charming piece of pop that borrowed some elements of ska to add to her confections. Really quite a delightful album. I have largely gotten diminishing returns...
Freddie Gibbs, "Careless" Freddie Gibbs came off the triumphant Piñata, an album-length collaboration with Madlib, riding high. For his follow-up, Shadow of a Doubt, he worked with a variety of producers, and while the production is solid, it's really all about...
The Miracles, "You've Really Got a Hold on Me" The vocal R&B band the Miracles are mostly known for launching the career of Smokey Robinson, but they had a long string of hits in their own right as well....
Lily Allen, "Not Big" Huh, there are two Lily Allen albums that I've never heard. I should fix that. Kanye West, "Slow Jamz" Always really enjoyed the chorus on this song. I guess I'm full of insight...
Happy October! It's a little ska-ish in here today. Sorry about that. Magic Hour, "Sally Free and Easy" Magic Hour is Wayne Rogers (Crystalized Movements) and another guitarist along with the rhythm section from Galaxie 500. They lasted a couple of...
