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February 2008

Pete Doherty: Man Out of Time

Is Pete Doherty a uniquely gifted musician with an underappreciated body of work or just a reckless junkie tabloid magnet looking for his next fix? Or both?

The League of Very Ordinary Gentlemen

By Dorian Lynskey

Everybody seems to love Hot Chip's catchy, endearing dance pop. But are these bookish Brits ready to love everybody back?

Lenny Kravitz Is a Virgin (Again)

By Jonathan Ames

The legendary lady-killer says it's time for a love revolution. The sex can come later.

Indie forefather and reformed "miserablist" Bob Mould is happy to share old Hüsker Dü war stories, but don't expect him to dwell on his past or to relive it for fun or profit. "I'm blessed to have such a nice history," he says, "but I'm careful not to cash in on it."

My Bloody Valentine

By Dana A. Shapiro

A breakup letter composed of lyrics from 69 breakup songs.

Do What Thou Wilt: Led Zeppelin Reunite in London

By Charles Aaron

At their already mythical London reunion show, Led Zeppelin dropped the hammer of the gods one more time.

Album Reviews

Rihanna

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Tough love fails this tender Barbadian balladeer.
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The Bravery - Stir the Blood

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Synth-rock hams go from Hot Fuss to hot mess.
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Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment

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A debut even Simon Cowell could love.
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50 Cent - Before I Self Destruct

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It's not the G-Unit leader's birthday anymore.
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Norah Jones - The Fall

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Don't know why she didn't do this before.
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Them Crooked Vultures - Them Crooked Vultures

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Three's company for Grohl, Homme, and Jones.
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Kid Sister - Ultraviolet

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House-music shout-outs overshadow rhyme skills.
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Wale - Attention: Deficit

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Post mix-tape acclaim, D.C. MC finally makes his case.
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Omar Rodriguez-Lopez - Xenophanes

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Mars Volta mad scientist edits his experiments.
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Dashboard Confessional - Alter the Ending

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King of emo-folk pain embraces two-state solution.
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Julian Casablancas - Phrazes for the Young

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New York's grooviest rocker spiffs up his sound.
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Weezer - Raditude

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Rock's most maddeningly hummable practical joke continues.
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Shakira - She Wolf

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Latin pop mami down for whatever, wherever.
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Robbie Williams - Reality Killed the Video Star

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The ego again requests clearance to land.
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