2008-06-13
Aimee Mann : @#%&*! Smilers : SuperEgo Records Ms. Mann returns in good form with a collection of songs that we can no doubt chalk up on her musical fuselage, as they are classic Mann. Mixing elements of Americana, folk, and contemporary power pop, Aimee’s latest work, as well as the rest of it, should appeal to fans of Natalie Merchant, Paula Cole, Summerteeth-era Wilco, and Ryan Adams. The track “Looking for Nothing” is a fine starting point for the curious. Track 9 contains the word ‘bitch’. Reviewed by Trevor Edmonds : June 2008
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Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
EELS
Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs Of Desire
THE SPARES
Beautiful and Treacherous Thing
Love You
Sparkle & Crush
SAM LLANAS
4 A.M. (The Way Home)
JOE JACKSON
Rain
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