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Hymns populate posthumous Jones album

Tuesday, 24 September 2013, 16:47 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

George Jones, "Amazing Grace" (Bandit/Welk)   The first release of George Jones music following his death in April features the legendary singer on a collection of traditional...

Arctic Monkeys endure American love affair

Monday, 23 September 2013, 16:45 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Arctic Monkeys, "AM" (Domino)   A woozy, psychedelic collection cooked up in the Californian desert, Arctic Monkeys' latest album, "AM," is the sound of Sheffield via...

The 1975 mix it up on debut album

Thursday, 12 September 2013, 16:27 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

The 1975, "The 1975" (Dirty Hit/Polydor)   The 1975's self-titled debut is a mixed bag. Jumping from guitar-heavy indie hits to disco funk dance-floor tracks, the boys from...

Slight songs mar Neko Case's latest

Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 16:26 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Neko Case, "The Worse Things Get, The Harder I Fight, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You" (Anti-)   Neko Case has a neat name, a terrific Twitter account and a brazen, brassy...

Nine Inch Nails emerges from darkness

Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 16:24 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Nine Inch Nails, "Hesitation Marks" (Columbia)   Sun-kissed harmonies, funk-flecked guitar lines and — whisper it — a saxophone workout all make an appearance on...

Ariana Grande's debut 1 of the year's best

Monday, 9 September 2013, 16:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Ariana Grande, "Yours Truly" (Republic Records)   While Miley Cyrus is being a wild child to demonstrate she is growing up, Ariana Grande is letting her music do all the...

Goodie Mob reunites with CeeLo-led album

Saturday, 7 September 2013, 14:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Goodie Mob, "Age Against the Machine" (Alliance Entertainment)   Goodie Mob reunited for their new album, "Age Against the Machine," but the foursome's offering seems...

Franz Ferdinand make loud comeback

Friday, 6 September 2013, 14:43 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Franz Ferdinand, "Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action," (Domino)   It's been four years since Franz Ferdinand's last album "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand," and...

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