"Heaven" is mature, engaging, expansive and thoughtful, and stands easily and comfortably alongside anything else The Walkmen have ever done. Collectively, these are generally the sorts of traits that you hope for in a band's seventh studio album but almost never get, if you indeed get anything at all; R.E.M. gave us "Out of Time" and U2 delivered "Zooropa" in the same slot, both of which stood as
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Album: The Walkmen, "Heaven" (Fat Possum)
Madonna gets "MDNA" world tour started in Israel
After a two-day setback due to production delays, Madonna launched her "MDNA" world tour last night (5/31) in Tel Aviv, Israel, despite opposition from area residents.More news: MadonnaAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Tim McGraw promises new songs on co-headlining run with Chesney
Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney are preparing for their tour kick-off this weekend, during which McGraw is preparing to unveil new music.More news: Kenny Chesney, Tim McGrawAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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DMX plots "Undisputed" return with summer shows
New York rapper DMX will work the road this summer in support of his comeback album, "Undisputed," which hits retailers this fall.More news: DMXAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Bloc Party preps for "Four" unveiling and tour promotion
British indie-rockers Bloc Party will spend the summer touring the world ahead of their impending August release, "Four."More news: Bloc PartyAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Gotye returns to North America, announces new releases
Gotye, still reveling in the success of his smash hit "Somebody That I Used To Know," has plotted his return to North America for another run behind last year's "Making Mirrors."More news: GotyeAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Rancid, Reverend Horton Heat to headline SoCal's Hootenanny
Neo-punk band Rancid will headline the 18th annual Hootenanny, scheduled for July 7 at Oak Canyon Ranch in Irvine, CA, along with festival regulars Reverend Horton Heat. More news: Reverend Horton Heat, RancidAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Garth Brooks plans more Vegas residency shows
Garth Brooks will spend more time performing his weekend residency at Las Vegas' Wynn Resort, with confirmed shows now spread through mid-November.More news: Garth BrooksAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Album: Public Image Ltd, "This is PiL" (PiL Official)
It's never easy to tell when John Lydon is putting us on -- "We are the ageless!" he sings through his middle-aged face on "One Drop," which opens the first PiL album in 20 years; "we are teenagers!" Then something about coming from chaos and the causing of commotion.More news: Public Image Ltd.All the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Kasey Chambers plots U.S. dates behind impending "Storybook"
Australian singer/songwriter Kasey Chambers will make her way to the U.S. this summer as she tours in support of her impending release, "Storybook."More news: Kasey ChambersAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Elton John back in action after illness
Elton John will resume his scheduled world tour later this week after recuperating from a serious chest infection which sent him to a Los Angeles hospital last week.More news: Elton JohnAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Free MP3 download: Ty Segall Band, "I Bought My Eyes" - Song of the Day
SoundSpike's free MP3 download for Wednesday (5/30) is "I Bought My Eyes" by San Francisco-based garage-rock act the Ty Segall Band. While Ty Segall has had several solo releases, this marks the first release with his touring band. The featured cut is the from their forthcoming debut album, "Slaughterhouse," available June 26 on In The Red Records.More news: Ty Segall BandAll the latest music and
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Legendary guitarist Doc Watson dies at 89
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson, an iconic, Grammy-winning guitarist whose mastery of folk, bluegrass, blues and country styles obscured the fact that he did it all while completely blind, has died at the age of 89.More news: Doc WatsonAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Mumford & Sons plot "Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers," prep for new album release
Mumford & Sons have added a handful of domestic dates dubbed "Gentlemen of the Road Stopovers" to their overseas summer tour plans ahead of the September release of their sophomore set.More news: Mumford & SonsAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Lisa Marie Presley to bring "Storm & Grace" on the road
Singer/songwriter Lisa Marie Presley will tour for the first time in five years this summer behind her latest album, "Storm & Grace."More news: Lisa Marie PresleyAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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The Shins fill out summer tour behind "Port of Morrow"
The Shins have confirmed another round of U.S. shows for later this year as the rockers continue promoting their world tour behind the recently released "Port of Morrow."More news: The ShinsAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Lady Gaga back on the road after threats sink Indonesian show
After refusing requests earlier this week to censor her upcoming Indonesian "Born This Way Ball" show, Lady Gaga has officially cancelled the sold-out concert due to threats by Islamic hardliners.More news: Lady GagaAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Steve Earle, Billy Bragg, others to celebrate 100 Years of Woody Guthrie
Steve Earle will headline and host Woodyfest, a three-night festival in New York City this summer honoring the late, great Woody Guthrie, alongside Billy Bragg, Allen Toussaint and Tim Robbins.More news: Billy Bragg, Steve EarleAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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Girl Talk to spend summer DJing across North America
Girl Talk, the stage name of DJ and mash-up artist Gregg Gillis, will spend the rest of the spring and summer on the North American tour trail, mixing theater shows and festival appearances.More news: Girl TalkAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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The xx plan to hit North American major markets
London electronic act The xx has added a quick North American leg to its spring and summer tour of the world.More news: The xxAll the latest music and artist coverage from SoundSpike
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