I just finally heard The Hold Steady’s version of Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City.” It came out on the War Child Heroes charity compilation this year, featuring artists covering other major artists’ work. As you might expect, not every track is a masterpiece. If you’re not familiar, “Atlantic City” is about a down on his luck [...]
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The Hold Steady – Atlantic City
Posted in Review, Song Review, tagged Beck, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Craig Finn, The Band, The Hold Steady, War Child on April 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My Month in Myusic
Posted in Upcoming Shows, tagged Adam Clayton, Alice Tully Hall, Beacon Theatre, Bono, Craig Finn, Gaslight Anthem, Irving Plaza, Jonathan Maron, Karsh Kale, Larry Mullen Jr., Lincoln Center, Starr Theatre, Terminal 5, The Allman Brothers Band, The Edge, The Hold Steady, The Rosewood Thieves, The Ting Tings, U2, Ustad Shujaat Khan, Vijay Iyer, Webster Hall on March 1, 2009 | 2 Comments »
March is shaping up to be a tremendous month for me. First, on Tuesday, this delightfully understated Irish quartet will release their new album. Now, honestly, I’m a bit iffy about it. I haven’t loved the little I’ve heard from it, thus far. Still, I respect their catalog enough that I’ll pick it up and [...]
The Low Anthem – Oh My God, Charlie Darwin
Posted in Album Review, tagged Black Crowes, Bonnaroo, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Robinson, Craig Finn, Nickel Creek, Old Crow Medicine Show, Rolling Stone, Simon and Garfunkel, The Hold Steady, The Low Anthem, The Thorns on February 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I found this item after reading a bit of hype press in Rolling Stone. I’m glad I did, but after a half-dozen listens or so, I’m still a little trying to figure out whether it is a good album or a good collection of songs. The songs on Oh My God, Charlie Darwin evoke the [...]
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