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Sigur Rós, James McCartney and Garbage take center stage on outstanding new collections

Artist: Sigur Rós
Title: Kveikur (XL Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Radiohead, Of Monsters and Men
Tell me more: Sigur Rós' new album Kveikur is epic, inspired, heroic and sweeping in ways that defy easy description. Fans of Sigur Rós' previous albums will find that Kveikur rivals the Icelandic troupe's earlier efforts, and is at times even heavier in terms of how distortion has been fused into the symphonic soundscape that has come to define the territory that is the group's alone. Produced by original members Jón Þór Birgisson, Georg Holm and Orri Páll Dýrason, Kveikur is dramatically stronger and more aggressive than the band's 2012 electronica-minded release "Valtari." The expansive "Brennisteinn," glorious "Rafstraumur," resounding title track and piano-anchored instrumental "Var" that closes out the disc demand repeated listenings. Information: http://www.sigur-ros.co.uk.

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Artist: Garbage

Title: One Mile High...Live (Eagle Rock Entertainment)
You might like if you enjoy: The Pretenders, any of Garbage's studio albums
Tell me more: Available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital video, One Mile High...Live chronicles Garbage performing at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Oct. 6, 2012. The band was in the midst of its first world tour in seven years and didn't hold back in a concert that was entertainment on steroids and captured perfectly by director Erica Ferrero. Singer Shirley Manson led the outfit (guitarists Steve Marker and Duke Erikson, drummer Butch Vig and bassist Eric Avery) through many of Garbage's best-known songs including "Stupid Girl," "Special" and "Only Happy When It Rains." In addition to the regular 20-song setlist, bonus features on the DVD version (reviewed here) include official music videos for "Big Bright World" and "Blood For Poppies." Information: http://www.eagle-rock.com/.

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Artist: James McCartney
Title: Me (ECR Music Group)
You might like if you enjoy: Radiohead, Snow Patrol, Paul McCartney
Tell me more: James McCartney's aptly-titled Me is already one of my favorite albums of 2013. The talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist burst on the scene with several EP releases (released as the two-disc The Complete EP Collection in 2011), but his 2013 full-lenth album finds McCartney fully in command of his art. Produced by David Kahne and featuring musical contributions from McCartney's father Sir Paul, James McCartney's rich collection of original songs includes the graceful "Butterfuly," elegiac "Snap Out Of It" and driving melodic rocker "Life's A Pill." The jewel on the disc is "Snow," a gorgeous pianco-anchored song that immerses the listener with a single listen. Information: http://www.jamesmccartney.com/

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Robert Kinsler 2013

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TJR reviews Ben Harper - White Lies for Dark Times - Music Worth Buying 08/11/09

Artist: Ben Harper and Relentless 7

Album: White Lies for Dark Times

Worth Buying: Yes, even if there where a few tracks that (for me) slowed down the albums momentum.

You will be interested in this album if you are fan of: Blues, Blues Rock, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin.

Tell Me More: This album is my introduction to Mr Harper and his band. I was first exposed to them via the Sundance channel's Live at Abbey Road series, which led me to checking out this latest album. For the record: Ben Harper and Relentless 7 have cooked up some very dark blues rock that has hints of Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin mixed in. It is within this style of Blistering Blues Rock that the band really fires it's thrusters on full, and when their music really grabs ahold and captures me. It is only on two slower tracks that come at the midway point that I felt like album lost me for a bit.

I remember playing in a Funk/Rock outfit. We had the upbeat Funk/Rock part of it down, but we had a hard time trying to figure out what our version of a ballad would sound like. And I think that that is what Ben Harper and Relentless 7 are still figuring out. Or perhaps that is what they have figured since the album closes with a ballad entitled Faithfully Remain, and this song (for me)  works as well as their rockers.

What about the packaging? Top score on the packaging. The Cd is beatifully packaged in a gatefold mini LP sleeve. That features gorgeous artwork on the outside and inside. It also come with a nice lyrics booklet that is easy to read and also illustrated.

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