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UPDATED: OCTOBER 5, 2008
Of pranksters and Pulitzers
In VOICES: As Rachel Tavares discovers the deeper meaning behind Beck's Sea Change after his show at the Hollywood Bowl, she also finds his kindred spirit in Pulitzer winner Junot Diaz. STORY
VOICES
NICK TAVARES | POSITIVELY BLAKE ST.
From the crunch of Queens of the Stone Age to the late-'60s majesty of the Kinks, Nick Tavares gives us a glimpse into his iTunes in another editon of Random Notes.
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RACHEL TAVARES | THE CHEST IN THE ATTIC
The B-52s? Led Zeppelin's Presence? They're not included, but Tom Moon's 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die is an essential read — even if the author himself makes an astonishing admission.
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RACHEL TAVARES | THE CHEST IN THE ATTIC
Watching the Who onstage, especially at the VH1 Rock Honors, is a sight to behold, but to Rachel Tavares, it's also painfully obvious that no one has stepped up to fill their mighty shoes.
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REVIEWS
'Attack' continues Black Keys' evolution
With Danger Mouse in the producer's seat, the Black Keys turn in a record unlike any they've recorded before, and the results are truly something else. STORY
R.E.M. returns to form in the truest sense
Athens' favorite sons spent years trying to reinvent themselves in the wake of Bill Berry's departure. But now, R.E.M. is rediscovering what it means to be R.E.M. STORY
The story is in the journey
Eight years, three lead guitarists, several solo albums, a break-up and a few tours later, the Black Crowes have finally delivered a new studio album, Warpaint. STORY
THE SUMMER OF LIVE
Celebrating Independence with Sonic Youth
After battling star-spangled tourist traffic all morning and afternoon, it was time for Josh Lieberson to celebrate America's independence with a free show by Sonic Youth. STORY
Michael Powers can outlast anyone
Age means nothing when you've got the chops. When Michael Powers climbs onstage with a guitar, there's no telling when he might feel like stopping. Typically, he doesn't. STORY
Was R.E.M. ready for MSG?
R.E.M. was rock-solid at their recent show in New York's fabled Madison Square Garden, pulling out gems old and new. But was is enough? That's the question on Josh Lieberson's mind. STORY