100th Window by Michael M., Wilmington, DE This is the greatest album I haveheard in a long time. While other acts look for mainstream success, create wildlyexperimental messes, or even just play it safe, each Massive Attack title pushesthe art of music five years into the future and raises the bar ... Continue...
Flogging Molly - Swagger by Tim H., Nashua, NH A blend of Irish folk music andpresent-day punk, Flogging Molly may have been a bit too adventurous with some ofthe writing on its latest album,"Swagger."
Many enjoy the"Grace of God," a sad solo by the lead singer. Continue...
Jason Mraz - Waiting for My Rocket to Come by Mary Kate B., Metuchen, NJ Consider Jason Mraz's firstfull-length CD, "Waiting for My Rocket to Come," a coming-of-agecompilation. Sure, this energetic musician is only 25, but he has a whole lot ofstories to bring to life in his songs. Continue...
Jimmy Fallon - The Bathroom Wall by Jason O., Oshkosh, WI When I first heard that Jimmy Fallon,an extraordinarily funny "Saturday Night Live" comedian, was coming outwith a CD, my expectations were high. I certainly wasn't let down when I heard"The Bathroom Wall. Continue...
Peter Cincotti - Peter Cincotti by Liz M., Wellesley, MA I had no idea what to expect when Iput Peter Cincotti's self-titled debut album into my CD player. Only 19, he hasdrummed up much buzz and critical praise, and after reading a few rave reviews, Idecided to see what all the hype is about. Continue...
Steven Curtis - Declaration by Jenna B., Canfield, OH Steven Curtis Chapman has managed toput a good-sized dent in my life and thoughts with his musical talents, and hislatest CD, "Declaration," only adds to this influence. Continue...
The Strokes - Is This It by Jane K., Sterlington, NY The Strokes, a scruffy quintet ofManhattan rockers between the ages of 21 and 23, released its most recent andexceptional album last October. The five are childhood friends who have succeededin creating great rock and roll music. Continue...
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