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Friday, September 4, 2009
Quickie CD Reviews: ScarJo and Yorn, Apples in Stereo and Juliette Lewis (with audio player +video)
Posted by Ivan Pena on Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Scarlett Johansson and Pete Yorn
Break Up
(Rhino)
The Apples in Stereo
#1 Hits Explosion
With 17 years of pop rockin' under their belt, The Apples in Stereo collect their best tunes on one album, #1 Hits Explosion. For seasoned fans, this may not be a choice album as it's really just a recap of what they've been enjoying for years. For noobs like, me the album is a great primer. With bright 60's pop rock -- think Beatles, Beach Boys and Velvet Underground -- Apples in Stereo can cure your case of the Mondays in a pinch. Highlights: "Energy," "Go" and "Tidal Wave."
Juliette Lewis
Terra Incognita
Imagine a bluesy version of Mars Volta's De-Loused in the Comatorium with controlled drumming, Juliette Lewis' explosive vocals and pop song structure. This is what a great Omar Lopez-Rodriguez-produced release sounds like. Evoking Janis Joplin, the 12-track album is darker than anything Lewis has done before. OLR's expert influence is blatant all throughout the album (guitar work, song keys, effects), but man, does it work. Highlights: "Hard Lovin' Woman" (for Janis fans) and "Romeo."
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