Archive for July 29th, 2006
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The lowdown: Xmal Deutschland are the odd German band on Goth central label 4AD. Their icy stoicism invites comparison to austere, totalitarian proclivities in the German character, but such overgeneralizations are never fruitful. Suffice it to say their heavily synth
Genre: Goth Alternative/Punk Post-Punk
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July 29th, 2006
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The lowdown: Ironically, “smoky” is the last word you’d use to describe this smooth-as-silk, soft-as- honey, 5″ 2′, gospel-cum-R&B dynamo. Smokie Norful’s voice is sharp and potent, a constant, pleading prayer, simultaneously as powerful and graceful and effortless as
Genre: Urban/Contemporary Gospel Christian/Gospel Christian R&B
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July 29th, 2006
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The lowdown: A fast-rising R&B star from Washington, D.C., Amerie scored a huge hit with her first single, “Why Don’t We Fall In Love,” featuring multi-platinum ATL rapper Ludacris. Backed by instantly likeable production from Rich Harrison (who’s also worked extensiv
Genre: Contemporary R&B Soul / R&B
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July 29th, 2006