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Transcending his 1995 breakthrough Maxinquaye, which helped to define trip-hop, has been, an, um, tricky proposition. But the man born Adrian Thaws comes close with his eighth album, a portrait of his upbringing in a tough Bristol neighborhood. There’s rugged dancehall (“Bacative,” “Baligaga”) and urgent rock (“C’mon Baby,” “Council Estate”). Tricky even covers Kylie Minogue’s “Slow.” But the album’s best track is “Past Mistake,” a convincingly mournful breakup song sung with his ex-girlfriend Lubna.Reviews
 Sum 41 - Screaming Bloody Murder2011 | Administrator | Wednesday, 6 April 2011 The pop-punk band’s 2004 album Chuck was inspired by the Congolese war. Here, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley finds inspiration in his divorce from Avril Lavigne. “Take the pictures off... |
 Justin Bieber - Under the Mistletoe2011 | Administrator | Sunday, 25 December 2011 More than just a holiday album, this 11-song collection of seasonal songs signals a mature step forward for Canada’s teenage pop star. Joining forces with heavyweight singers like Usher and... |
 Ron Sexsmith - Long Player, Late Bloomer2011 | Administrator | Monday, 14 March 2011 Sexsmith’s songs have been covered by everyone from Rod Stewart to Michael Bublé. Now Michael has returned the favor, suggesting his producer Bob Rock to helm Sexsmith’s latest album. The... |
 Feist - Metals2011 | Administrator | Saturday, 1 October 2011 Feist’s transformation from indie-pop darling to household name was as simple as “1234.” The song became a runaway hit after being featured in a commercial for Apple’s iPod Nano. Its... |
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 Passing the Torch2012 | Nicholas Jennings | Sunday, 9 September 2012 When Dustin Bentall was 12, he spent the summer with his parents at a cabin they bought in Cariboo Country, in British Columbia’s interior. There his father, veteran Canadian musician Barney Bentall, taught him the guitar... |
 Kobo Town2013 | Administrator | Wednesday, 5 June 2013 Drew Gonsalves laughs about how he had to leave Trinidad to discover the rich calypso tradition of his birthplace. As a teenager, he was far more interested in rock and heavy metal music than the songs... |
 The Sadies2013 | Administrator | Wednesday, 5 June 2013 Dallas and Travis Good have worked with Neil Young, author Margaret Atwood, Randy Bachman, Buffy Sainte-Marie and actor Gordon Pinsent. But it was another Canadian icon—one with whom they’ve yet to collaborate—who offered some crucial wisdom.... |
 Alex Cuba - A Magical Musical Blend2011 | Administrator | Monday, 21 March 2011 With his oversized Afro and razored sideburns, Alex Cuba cuts a cool figure, a cross between ’70s soul man and stylish rocker. It’s a look that has been attracting attention ever since the musician, born... |