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A Camp "A Camp"
I had listened to "I Can Buy You" so much I swore I'd worn a hole through the mp3 (hrmm.), so I realized it was time to get the rest of the album. Now 'Frequent Flier' is my new favorite. 
A Perfect Circle "Interview" (promo)
It's an entire interview with Maynard and Billy, with the questions printed in the book, and their answers as each track on the cd. NR
A Perfect Circle "Judith" (7" promo)
Great artwork for Judith as the A-side, and a demo version of Orestes as the B-side. 
A Perfect Circle "Mer de Noms"
I love Maynard's voice. Loved him in Tool, and I love him here, as well. This band is a bit different from Tool, but they still have the same songs with emotional hooks.
A Perfect Circle "Thirteenth Step" (US)
Ahhh, Maynard, can you do no wrong? Whether back with the cerebral rock opii of Tool or more mainstream radio pallettes of Aerfect Circle, his voice overrides any flaws inherent elsewhere. With Tool, I find there pretty much aren't any, and with "Thirteenth Step", I find I just don't care that it's overall a weaker effort than "Mer des Noms". There are certainly gems on here, but it's not as consistently strong as I'd hoped.
Adams, Ryan "Gold" (US Ltd Ed with "Side 4")
This cd completely took me by surprise. I'd liked one of his earlier songs before, but I really didn't expect much when I reviewed this for the station. And then it stayed in my stereo for about 3 weeks (it's still there!). So much so that I went and bought my own copy after WEHR put 'New York New York' on rotation. I love just about every song on here, and I love the versatality of his voice and the different styles. Truly one of the best of 2001.
Add N to (X) "Loud Like Nature" (EU import)
I was excited by the single, but the album just swelters with electronic skullduggery. The highlight on here for me if definitely 'Total All Out Water', but 'Sheez Mie' also sets me off. Oh, now the question is - should I re-explore the back catalogue?
Add N to (X) "Take Me To Your Leader" (EU import)
Either they got better or my tastes changed (I think probably the latter), because I used to not like them at all, but I love the album this is on, and this single isn't bad, either. Dirty, squelching techno, and my only complaint is with the repetetive lyrics.
Air "Moon Safari"
Quite possibly the best shag record ever created. and the boys are so derned frenchy-cute! I love Kelly Watch the Stars, You Make it Easy, everything... it's so relaxing and dreamy.
Air "Premiers Symptomes" (UK Import)
Since alot of the best material is reworked and even better on Moon Safari, I'd say this is a good record, but not as cohesive.
Air "Radio #1" (UK Import)
Got the single before the album came out, and it really grew on me, especially since it's so different from all the previously released material. And the video weirds me out.
Alfie "If You Happy With You Need Do Nothing"
Winners by a mile for The Most Awkward Album Title award. Lots of laidback Twisted Nerve goodness here, especially on 'It's Just About the Weather' and 'Umlaut'.
Alfie "You Make No Bones" EP (UK promo)
A fairly nice collection of songs, but, most of them being b-sides, aren't too terribly exciting. The fact that one of them is named 'Wormwood', though, does give me a chuckle.
Allison, Dot "Strung Out" cd1 (UK Import)
The best track on the album, and the "indie" version of the single, too. goodness!
Allison, Dot "Strung Out" cd2 (UK Import)
The "dance" version of the single, with remixes of other album tracks. danciness!
Allison, Dot "Substance" (UK Import)
The A-side really doesn't grab me overall, and surprised me as a choice for the lead single, frankly. But the Felix Da Housecat mix is just fantastic -- everything the track should've been!
Allison, Dot "We Are Science" (UK Import)
There was a change in me after a weekend of playing this non-stop. Before, I felt it was a bit repititive and bland. After, I realised it's just a slow-grower and is excellent in its own right (as well as being a top shag album!).
Alpinestars "White Noise" (UK promo)
I hated the Brian Molko single. I love the rest of the album, cool, crisp, and bum-wiggling electro reminiscent of summers gone by. NuSex City, Snow Patrol (no, not the Belle & Sebastian labelmates!), and Crystalnight are favourites.
Amos, Tori "Boys for Pele"
She has one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard. And where else can you hear a harpsicord along with an electronic drum set?
Amos, Tori "From the Choirgirl Hotel"
Got this at the midnight sale, along with tons of other crazed fans. Earned me freebies, but the best prize is definitely the album itself. A real evolution, she incorporates electronic elements and a full band
for this album, giving it a much fuller, more polished sound.
Amos, Tori "Jackie's Strength"
Got this single for the multimedia stuff -- mainly the 'Raspberry Swirl' video, since I've already got the JS video on tape. But 'Never Seen Blue' is a nice surprise. Good b-side, not the best, but it's good.
Amos, Tori "Little Earthquakes"
Excellent!! Even if you are as emotional as a rock (moi), she'll make you feel like killing yourself and others. Maybe. But 'Precious Things' and 'Silent All These Years' deserve waaay more credit than current times have given them.
Amos, Tori "RAINN PSA / Silent All These Years" (promo)
Issued for every radio station in the country to play on the same day at the same time to raise awareness for RAINN. great collector's item and a great cause.
Amos, Tori "Tales Of A Librarian +DVD" (UK)
Attention record companies: THIS is how to make a Best Of album. Please take note.
First, only include songs from the good albums (let's just overlook the last few unfortunate ones, shall we?). Second, remaster the old ones to include hidden backing vocals, handclaps, and instrumentals to spook out the veteran fans and give them a reason to buy said album. Third, put the songs in an order that makes sense, not in chronological order. Fourth, include new songs that are actually worth hearing, and not unused b-sides from the crappy-album period. And finally, include a dvd. It doesn't matter if the content is paltry to say the least (poorly recorded sound checks are fine), just make sure to put it in there on a limited edition basis to ensure the fans buy the album right away.
Follow these rules for a successful, listenable, and downright essential Best Of.
Amos, Tori "Under the Pink"
I finally bought this, and I can't stop listening to it. She has got to be one of the best singers in modern history. I love!
Aphex Twin "I Care Because You Do"
My first real ambient cd... Definitely a car-cruising cd. 'Icct Hedral' is a great track...
Aphex Twin "Richard D. James"
Ahh, his latest full-length disc. Gotta love 'Yellow Calx', 'Cornish Acid', and 'Girl/Boy Song'...
Aphex Twin "Windowlicker" (promo)
Since it's not radio-friendly, it's mine! =) And the video that comes with it is fantastic! It's about time someone made fun of gangsta rap, and only Richard D. can really get away with it... I won't venture to write out the 2nd track, but Nannou is prime listening.
Aphex Twin "Words and Music" (promo)
Richard D James has such a great accent. cockney, proper, and somewhat Northern at the same time. And I also got the highlights of Selected Ambient Works II, too.
Aphex Twin "drukqs" (promo sampler)
I wanted this to be so much, and it failed on every count. I think this must be Mr James' way of getting out of his record contract. he's smarter than all of us.
Apple, Fiona "Tidal"
I got this at a used cd store for $8, and unbeknownst to the owner, it had multimedia clips on it as well! Whoopee! But really, you have to love her for "Sleep to Dream", "Criminal", and "Carrion"...
Arnold "Hillside" (promo)
Amazing singy guitars, laid-back vocals, and catchy tunes. lovely. Windsor Park and Goodbye Gray are my favourites.
Arnold "Oh My" (UK promo)
still dreamy, still indie, still poppish. nothing that really stands out, but good nonethless.
Ash "Girl From Mars" (UK import)
Listened to this song every week at indie night, and I found this cheap and jumped on it. "Indie Anthem" Most definitely.
Ash "Intergalactic Sonic 7s" (UK import plus ltd ed bonus cd)
The first time I heard this, I couldn't believe how good Ash sounded again. They were one of those groups I liked, but never actually owned, so I was thus the target market for the best of. And, in this case, this is the best Best Of I've seen in a long time - they actually took care in the order of the tracks, taking songs off all the albums, as well as soundtracks, and, behold! a bonus cd with all the best b-sides. Bargain.
Athlete "Beautiful" (EU promo)
The follow-up single, but lacking everything that made the first one a classic. Let's hope the album carries a lifeguard to reel them back into good graces.
Athlete "Vehicles & Animals" (UK promo)
I'm sad to say that this cd rather fell flat for me after the two fantastic singles. There's nothing particularly wrong with the album, it's just that it doesn't live up to the excitement of "You've Got the Style", but this may just be an error in timing. Listening to a summer album in the drugdery of February isn't the best of circumstances, after all.
Athlete "You Got the Style" (UK promo)
A slow growing radio hit, but one of the brightest young things to come out of the death of indie. And it feels like summer.
Audio Coture (disc 1) (UK promo)
Such is the way of the free industrty cd. incomplete mixes, no artwork, and only half the compilation. But it's good points are that it's free, and in this case, has a great lineup: Royksopp, St Germain, Beta Band, and Turin Brakes.
Audiobullys "EP" (EU promo)
I'll always connect it with their performance at the Rizla tent at Glastonbury 2002. A solid dose of sparse electronic Skint-ness, from (really?) Skint Records.
Austen, Louie "Easy Love" (UK promo)
If Broadcast put the cool sophistication back into my summer, then Louie Austen completes the transformation with a slinky move towards the lounge bar. If Frank Sinatra were alive today, he'd have created "Easy Love". Louie had been singing in Austrian cocktail bars for years before being rediscovered by the kitty-yo collective, and, gaining influences from the likes of Gonzales and Peaches, found a perfect compliment to his own style with the squelching electronic beats of 2003. The result is a laidback jazzy album that demands a baby grand with a sultry singer draped atop (though perhaps not Mr Austen himself!). "Danger" is a Rat Pack cautionary tale - "Never fall in love with a stranger" warns Louie, before all hell breaks loose and Shake begins a hiphop breakdown complete with chime interlude. Single "Easy Love" combines a beat that'd be at home in an Ibiza album with the cabaret equivalent of "Don't Worry Be Happy", creating a sound that's equal parts modern and Vegas revival. If I'm half as hip as Louie at his age, it'll be a mean feat indeed. That he's created an essential summer album when most others his age are just settling down to the retirement village is nothing short of astonishing.