Music--Recording Reviews

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1 The best albums of 2021
Northern Iowan 118:26, p.3 		Ben Neessen gives his opinions on what could be considered the best albums of the year; photo.
2 SingPins dazzle in debut albumn
Northern Iowan 116:27, p.5 		"SingPins A Cappella" is the first alumn released by UNI campus organization SingPins, a small auditioned ensemble within Men's Glee Club. The record includes 10 tracks, both live performances and studio performance amassed between the years 2017-2019. Mitchell gives the album a favorable review; photo.
3 'JESUS IS KING' falls short of collective potential
Northern Iowan 116:18, p.3 		Mitchell reviews Kanye West's ninth studio album, "JESUS IS KING." As a gospel/rap album, Mitchell feels it falls short of both the genre in general and West's other work; 3/5; photo.
4 Hugh Jackman's 'Greatest Show'
Northern Iowan 114:32, p.4 		Author Leziga Barikor reviews the soundtrack album for the musical "The Greatest Showman." She discusses the various songs and the qualities of the vocals of the artists involved; photo.
5 The Copper Smoke Trials releases promising EP
Northern Iowan 114:29, p.4 		The band The Copper Smoke Trials has released their first EP entitled "Bird" on SoundCloud; photo.
6 NF's "Perception" slays industry
Northern Iowan 114:16, p.7 		Barikor reviews the album "Perception" from Christian rap artist Nathan "NF" Feuerstein; photo.
7 Sia's new effort shows tonal shift
Northern Iowan 112:37, p.4 		Rekemeyer reviews Sia's new album, "This is Acting," 3.5/5.
8 "Blackstar" shines
Northern Iowan 112:33, p.5 		Rekemeyer reviews the album "Blackstar," 4.5/5; photos.
9 Adele's "25" shatters records (and hearts)
Northern Iowan 112:25, p.4 		Rekemeer reviews Adele's album "25"; 4/5; photo.
10 "Badlands" achieves lyrical masterpiece
Northern Iowan 112:12, p.4 		Rekemeyer reviews Halsey's "Badlands" album; 4/5.
11 Cryrus experiment gone wrong
Northern Iowan 112:8, p.4 		Rekemeyer reviews Miley Cyrus's new album "Miley Cyrus and Her Dead Petz," 1.5/5; photo.
12 A classic still relevant 40 years later
Northern Iowan 112:5, p.5 		Rekemeyer reviews Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumors," 5/5.
13 A different Atmosphere
Northern Iowan 111:23, p.4 		Student Nick Carolan reviews a new album by the rap collective "Atmosphere"
14 Lana Del Rey's chaotic album
Northern Iowan 111:17, p.1 		Student Nick Carolan reviews Lana Del Ray's new album.
15 One-man band, Unknown Component, releases new album
Northern Iowan 109:18, p.6 		Profile of Keith Lynch and the Iowa-based band, Unknown Component.
16 "Northern Iowan" staff choices for top albums of 2010
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.7 		The music industry in 2010 had many contenders for top album of the year. Students rank top five; photo.
17 Cracking the stereotypes
Northern Iowan 105:53, p.8 		The new album of Mastodon reviewed; photo.
18 Astronauts of Antiquity create new sound
Northern Iowan 105:48, p.8 		Group a rare mixture of genres. The group tries hard to create their own distinctive sound; photo.
19 "Mercury said 65" knows how to have fun
Northern Iowan 105:45, p.8 		Review of the latest CD from the Minneapolis based Dazy Head Mazy band; photo.
20 Band plays it safe
Northern Iowan 105:33, p.9 		The band "Verona Grace" plays it safe with its first album. Hopefully their next endeavor will move from their comfort zone and create a characteristic style for themselves; photo.
21 More than a way to sleep
Northern Iowan 105:26, p.7 		A look at the work of the band Sleeping Naked; photo.
22 Legendary musicians return
Northern Iowan 105:19, p.15 		AC/DC's latest album, "Black Ice", reviewed; photo.
23 LoDeck and OmegaOne
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.10 		Music is a combination of Hip-Hop with a 1970's influence; photo.
24 Music raises controversy
Northern Iowan 105:17, p.10 		The music of the group Caesar Pink and The Imperial Orgy is for the open-minded. Their music has been banned from several college radio stations. They have received bomb threats during their live performances; photo.
25 Cheap Nothing to release two albums
Northern Iowan 105:14, p.8 		Music of "Cheap Nothing" reviewed; photo.
26 Lewis' debut album full of "spirit"
Northern Iowan 104:48, p.10 		Leona Lewis' album, "Spirit", reviewed; photo.
27 "Pretty. Odd" is pretty odd
Northern Iowan 104:47, p.10 		Panic at the Disco's album, "Pretty Odd" reviewed; photo.
28 The Dogg is back
Northern Iowan 104:43, p.11 		"Snoop Dog's" ninth album reviewed; photo.
29 "Negativland" transforms ordinary noise into song
Northern Iowan 104:15, p.11 		Review of the album," Escape from Noise"; photo.
30 A look at contemporary guitar pop
Northern Iowan 104:12, p.7 		Six guitar pop albums reviewed; photo.
31 'Haints:' Music's newest guilty pleasure
Northern Iowan 104:3, p.7 		Review of album of the Haints of Dean Hall; photo.
32 Hella experiments with being less experimental
Northern Iowan 104:1, p.9 		Believes Hella has changed its style without selling out; photo.
33 Acoustic Ladyland obscure but accessible
Northern Iowan 103:59, p.5 		Review of Acoustic Ladyland's latest album; photo.
34 Global musical available online
Northern Iowan 103:57, p.7 		Sublime Frequencies musical genres reviewed; photo.
35 Caesar Pink and the Imperial Orgy
Northern Iowan 103:45, p.10 		Album entitled, "Gospel Hymns for Agnostics and Atheists", is reviewed; photo.
36 Yeah Yeah Yeahs latest full of rock
Northern Iowan 102:54, p.13 		"Show your bones", the latest CD, from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs receives a positive review.
37 Shannon Brown embraces roots with "Corn Fed"
Northern Iowan 102:45, p.14 		Review of CD "Corn Fed".
38 Blunt's debut is beautiful
Northern Iowan 102:40, p.14 		Review of CD "Back to Bedlam" by James Blunt.
39 New Train CD full of one-liners
Northern Iowan 102:35, p.16 		Review of CD by Train, entitled, "For Me, It's You".
40 West late, still great
Northern Iowan 102:32, p.10 		Review of album by Kanye West, 'Late Registration.'
41 Lambert hot with 'kerosene'
Northern Iowan 102:29, p.10 		Review of 'Kerosene," an album by Miranda Lambert; photo.
42 Newest Nelly album includes song from 'The Longest Yard,' re-released hits
Northern Iowan 102:27, p.9 		Review of new album from Nelly, entitled 'Sweatsuit'; photo.
43 Kenny Chesney's latest album hits the top of the charts
Northern Iowan 102:25, p.8 		Review of new Kenny Chesney album, "The Road and the Radio;" photo.
44 Newest from Cabrera shows emotional breakup
Northern Iowan 102:23, p.9 		Review of new Ryan Cabrera album, "You Stand Watching"; photo.
45 Fall Out Boy's album surrounded by assumptions, proves creative genius
Northern Iowan 102:21, p.14 		Review of "From Under the Cork Tree" by Fall Out Boy; photo.
46 tATu's latest album leaves listeners wondering
Northern Iowan 102:19, p.7 		Review of new tATu album, 'Dangerous and Moving;" photo.
47 Ashlee Simpson's new album 'I am Me' proves differences from pop icon sister
Northern Iowan 102:17, p.12 		Review of new 'I am Me;' photo.
48 Sheryl Crow shows growth on newest album
Northern Iowan 102:15, p.10 		Review of Sheryl Crow's new album, 'Wildflower;' photo.
49 Singer/songwriter's voice does not impress
Northern Iowan 102:15, p.10 		Review of David Jacobsen's new album 'Footprints;' photo.
50 Damon Dotson knows that some things are 'Better Left Unsaid'
Northern Iowan 101:54, p.10 		A review of Damon Dotson's new album, "Better Left Unsaid"; photo.
51 Smith lost style he first found; new album can stay hidden
Northern Iowan 101:52, p.12 		A review of Will Smith's new album, "Lost and Found"; photo.
52 Hook, line, sinker; Big Fish will 'reel' you in
Northern Iowan 101:50, p.15 		Review of Reel Big Fish's new album, "We're Not Happy 'Till You're Not Happy"; photo.
53 22-20s are just that good
Northern Iowan 101:48, p.13 		A review of 22-20's newest self-titled album; photo.
54 Dropkick Murphys keep Irish spirit fresh after St. Patrick's Day
Northern Iowan 101:46, p.12 		A review of Dropkick Murphys' new album, "Singles Collection Volume 2 1998-2004 B-sides, Covers, Comps, & Other Crap"; photo.
55 'Pass It On': Catch it on the 9Flip6 side
Northern Iowan 101:43, p.8 		A review of 9Flip6's new album, "Pass it On"; photo.
56 Forty Watt Bulb doesn't fall short with bright new album
Northern Iowan 101:41, p.12 		Review of Forty Watt Bulb's new album, "A Shovel Length Short"; photo.
57 'Woman King' an ode to the ladies
Northern Iowan 101:39, p.14 		A review of Iron & White's album "Woman King"; photo.
58 'Smile' will make you do just that`
Northern Iowan 101:37, p.11 		A review of Brian Wilson's album 'Smile'; photo.
59 Wan Santo Condo worth the purchase
Northern Iowan 101:35, p.11 		A review of Wan Santo Condo's debut self-titled album; photo.
60 A little too ordinary
Northern Iowan 101:33, p.8 		A review of Corkskrew's second album, "No Ordinary Maybe"; photo.
61 Fans of Dividezero multiply
Northern Iowan 101:30, p.10 		A review of Dividezero's album, "Kind Acts of Randomness"; photo.
62 Get 'Barenaked for the Holidays'
Northern Iowan 101:27, p.11 		Review of The Barenaked Ladies album, "Barenaked for the Holidays"; photo.
63 Dazy Head Mazy brings electricity to its originality
Northern Iowan 101:25, p.8 		Review of Dazy Head Mazy's album, "The Road to Scoville"; photo.
64 The F-Ups stay true to their name
Northern Iowan 101:23, p.12 		Review of the F-Ups self-titled album; photo.
65 Blues done Aerosmith style
Northern Iowan 101:21, p.10 		Review of the Aerosmith electric blues album, "Honkin' on Bobo"; photo.
66 Music lovers should have no problem for 'Falling Up'
Northern Iowan 101:19, p.10 		Review of Digby's latest album, "Falling Up"; photo.
67 'Wreckage' a futuristically advanced sound
Northern Iowan 101:17, p.10 		Review of Overseer's album, "Wreckage"; photo.
68 Ever Ready is ready for big debut
Northern Iowan 101:16, p.10 		Review of Ever Ready's three-song EP, released locally; photo.
69 Caviar refreshing, yet reassuring
Northern Iowan 101:14, p.10 		Review of Caviar's latest album, "The Thin Mercury Sound"; photo.
70 Another fresh slice of Cake; fifth release proves to be anything but stale
Northern Iowan 101:12, p.10 		Review of Cake's latest album, Pressure Chief; photo.
71 'Sparkle in the Finish' the very definition of Indie rock
Northern Iowan 101:10, p.12 		Review of The Ike Reilly Assassination album "Sparkle in the Finish."
72 Must-have music for the election year: 'Un'
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.12 		Review of the new Chumbawamba album, "Un"; photo.
73 Americano! A 'rocked up version of country'
Northern Iowan 100:58, p.7 		Review of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers' latest album, "Americano!"; photo.
74 Van Lear Rose a beautiful bouquet from Loretta Lynn and Jack White
Northern Iowan 100:54, p.9 		Review of Loretta Lynn's latest album, "Van Lear Rose"; photo.
75 The Darkness receives Permission to Land
Northern Iowan 100:52, p.11 		Review of The Darkness's latest album, "Permission to Land"; photo.
76 Winning Days promises a winning future for The Vines
Northern Iowan 100:50, p.9 		Review of The Vines' album, "Winning Days"; photo.
77 U. S. ready for The Rasmus
Northern Iowan 100:48, p.9 		Review of The Rasmus's latest album, "Dead Letters"; photo.
78 Charlotte Martin: more than a pretty face
Northern Iowan 100:46, p.11 		Review of Charlotte Martin's album, "In Parentheses"; photo.
79 Butterfly more colorful than most
Northern Iowan 100:43, p.11 		Review of Butterfly Boucher's latest album, "Flutterby"; photo.
80 Ade Layda gives Room to Breathe stale air
Northern Iowan 100:41, p.9 		Review of Ade Layda's latest album "Room to Breathe."
81 No 'Risk' involved
Northern Iowan 100:39, p.11 		Review of Ten Shekel Shirt's album "Risk"; photo.
82 Campfire Girls say hello after 10-year break with Tell Them Hi
Northern Iowan 100:37, p.9 		Review of the latest album from the Campfire Girls, "Tell Them Hi"; photo.
83 Polyphonic Spree too happy
Northern Iowan 100:35, p.9 		Review of The Polyphonic Spree's "The Beginning Stages Of . . . ."; photo.
84 Nothing wrong with this picture
Northern Iowan 100:33, p.9 		Review of Van Morrison's new album, "What's Wrong With This Picture?"; photo.
85 Fire a flash in the pan
Northern Iowan 100:31, p.9 		Review of Electric Six's album "Fire"; photo.
86 Johnson's trades in surfboard for a guitar after near fatal accident
Northern Iowan 100:27, p.15 		Review of the CD "Thicker Than Water"; photo.
87 Tupac's Resurrection mostly recycled
Northern Iowan 100:25, p.11 		Review of Tupac's "Resurrection"; photo.
88 Bowie back to Reality
Northern Iowan 100:23, p.17 		Review of David Bowie's new album "Reality"; photo.
89 Formula for Is This It sets The Strokes' Room On Fire
Northern Iowan 100:21, p.13 		Review of The Strokes CD "Is This It?"; photo.
90 Fasselius dishes the dirt on New Infection
Northern Iowan 100:19, p.11 		Review of the CD "New Infection" by The Melismatics; photo.
91 Barenaked Ladies 'cover up' with trademark humor
Northern Iowan 100:17, p.13 		Review of the CD "Everything to Everyone" by Barenaked Ladies; photo.
92 'Limp' results for Bizkit
Northern Iowan 100:15, p.13 		Review of the album "Results May Vary" by Limp Bizkit; photo.
93 Howie Day: a name to be remembered
Northern Iowan 100:13, p.15 		Review of the CD "Stop All The World Now" by Howie Day; photo.
94 More matured MxPx back and better than ever
Northern Iowan 100:11, p.13 		Review of album "Before Everything and After" by MxPx; photo.
95 Dressy Bessy predicted to fade away
Northern Iowan 100:9, p.11 		Review of the CD "Dressy Bessy".
96 Common Rotation's new album a bit too common
Northern Iowan 100:7, p.13 		Review of the CD "Big Fear" by Common Rotation; photo.
97 The queen of hip hop reigns with Love and Life
Northern Iowan 100:5, p.15 		Reviews Mary J. Blige's cd "Love & Life"; photo.
98 Live album lacks pulse
Northern Iowan 100:3, p.17 		Review of album "Birds of Prey" by the band Live; photo.
99 Jackson a diamond in the rough for all ages
Northern Iowan 100:1, p.16 		Review of the CD "Steven Jackson & The Leavers' Boxfan".
100 New album angles for attention
Northern Iowan 99:55, p.14 		Review of the CD "The Great Plains of San Francisco" by The Slates.