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Massive Attack - Heligoland
Despite the genre being past its expiration date, the UK legends turn in yet another must-hear trip-hop album.
Susan Boyle - I Dreamed a Dream
While Boyle's story is remarkable, her lack of style and originality on record is anything but.
Scuba - Sub:Stance
The latest brain-melting mix from the dubstep phenom proves he's one to watch in 2010.
Jack Rose - Luck in the Valley
Formerly a member of drone band Pelt, the singer-songwriter's final posthumous album is worth listening to for the brilliant covers alone.
Eluvium - Similes
Ambient artist Matthew Cooper comes dangerously close to sounding to similar on every song.
Live: Ra Ra Riot and the Antlers - Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York
The two rising indie bands give triumphant sets that prove they just might be ready for the main stage.

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Rap Sheet: Lessons Lil Wayne Can Learn From 5 Similar Rapper Stints

After four months of mounting fear, Weezy day is upon us. Today, Lil Wayne begins his one-year jail sentence at Rikers Island. The sentence, stemming from a gun-possession charge, has a fairly unique place in hip-hop history. While many popular rappers have gone to jail, it’s a rare that they go out at their peak With a million question marks surrounding how Lil Wayne’s time in jail will pan out, we examine the effect similar stints have had on a slew of his friends and enemies.… MORE >

7 Songs to Help Weezy Cope with the Clink

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The Grammys: What Were You Expecting?

I’m over complaining about the Grammy Awards shows. My first reaction as it began was along the lines of “what are we watching, the VMA’s?” but then I decided to change gears and view it all differently. I chose to try and forget my feelings about the actual awards, ignore the fact that it’s a true American show where advertisers buy commercial time on one huge commercial, and just watch a show that is very today
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