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OneRepublicDreaming Out LoudInterscopeUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard the Timbaland remix of OneRepublic’s “Apologize.” It may not be a groundbreaking single, however it was certainly a breakthrough for the band. Frontman Ryan Tedder worked for Timbaland in the early 2000s, but it was the inclusion on Tim’s Shock Value which put the […]

[image-4]Published January 31, 2008.Nelly FurtadoLoose: The Concert (Geffen)While it was Nelly Furtado’s collaboration with Timbaland on 2006’s Loose that solidified her place on the pop map, it’s unlikely that the majority of listeners have wondered how these songs would translate into a live setting. There is no question Furtado is a talented vocalist, but this […]

The GameDocumentary(G-Unit/Aftermath)There have been steady rumblings surrounding The Game and his debut, Documentary. Being the latest artist to sign to G-Unit doesn’t hurt, especially since it marks a homecoming for Dr. Dre, who will forever be known as being an original west side gangsta. After a few spins, it’s impossible to deny The Game’s talent: […]

Beastie BoysTo the 5 Boroughs(Capitol)The Beastie Boys are pushing the big 4-0, and a lot of people are hesitant to embrace To The 5 Boroughs because of it. If this were an album of bling and bitches, that would be easy to understand. But instead of trying to keep up, Ad-Rock, Mike D and MCA […]

Kid KoalaYour Mom’s Favorite DJ(Ninja Tune)Your Mom’s Favorite DJ is a challenging listen as it does not rely on a traditional track list—instead there are three tracks for 30-plus minutes of material. Recorded as a mix-tape, it forces the listener to sit down and experience the turntable stylings as you might with a piece of […]

Kanye WestGraduationRoc-A-FellaThere is no one who loves Kanye West more than Kanye West. But the Louis Vuitton Don is one of the few artists who can actually back the boasting; here, he enlists an all-star supporting cast—-Chris Martin, T-Pain, Mos Def and Lil’ Wayne—who add to the proceedings, rather than taking away the spotlight. From […]

Tony YayoThoughts of a Predicate FelonInterscope 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Young Buck have all released solo albums recently, not to mention the G-Unit album. Now we’re presented with Thoughts of a Predicate Felon from one of the original, formerly jailed G-Unit crew. Expectations are high. But unfortunately for Tony Yayo, it’s the tracks on […]

Jack JohnsonIn Between Dreams(Brushfire)Putting on a Jack Johnson album is like sitting down around a campfire with an old friend. Warm and inviting, Johnson’s In Between Dreams is an album where you hit play and let the music wash over you. Fans of On and On might be put off by the mellow vibe here—it’s […]

JC ChasezSchizophrenic (Jive)JC Chasez’s Schizophrenic is nothing like the Pharrell-infused JT debut, or the boy- band sound of *NSync. There are moments that hark back to the dark days of “If You Were My Girl,” but Chasez makes up for that with a couple tracks that are sure to tear up clubs: “All Day Long […]

Red Hot Chili PeppersStadium Arcadium (Warner)With the one-two punch of Californication and By the Way, the Chili Peppers proved that they are more than just a drug-fueled party machine. Instead of moving ahead one step at a time, for Stadium Arcadium the Chili Peppers had visions of grandeur floating in their heads. Initially intended to […]