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From First to Last, Neil Diamond and more

May 5, 2008

New music: in stores and online
(Credit: Jason Odell)
Can Neil Diamond's latest make him hip again? Is the third time the charm for From First to Last and their rotating cast of lead singers? And how confusing is it that the Morning Benders and Morning State are releasing debut albums on the same day?
From First to Last, 'From First to Last'

From First to Last, 'From First to Last'

Critic's Rating:
3

Talented emo-rockers are still struggling to find their own identity

Neil Diamond, 'Home Before Dark'

Neil Diamond, 'Home Before Dark'

Critic's Rating:
3

No 'Sweet Caroline 2,' but a pleasing set from the folk-rock veteran

No Age, 'Nouns'

pick No Age, 'Nouns'

Critic's Rating:
5

L.A. duo fuses punk, rock and electronica into something new and amazing

The Last Shadow Puppets, 'The Age of the Understatement'

The Last Shadow Puppets, 'The Age of the Understatement'

Critic's Rating:
3

Arctic Monkeys singer lets bombast rule on retro-flavored side project

Tim Fite, 'Fair Ain't Fair'

pick Tim Fite, 'Fair Ain't Fair'

Critic's Rating:
4

Brooklyn rapper’s fifth album parks in the intersection of hip-hop, rock and country

Morning State, 'You Know People I Know People'

pick Morning State, 'You Know People I Know People'

Critic's Rating:
4

Atlanta newcomers are more than the sum of their punk and classic rock parts

The Morning Benders, 'Talking Through Tin Cans'

The Morning Benders, 'Talking Through Tin Cans'

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Bay Area indie rockers shine on melodic debut

Firewater, 'The Golden Hour'

Firewater, 'The Golden Hour'

Critic's Rating:
3

A trip to Asia inspires world-beat rocker's latest

Dub Pistols, 'Speakers and Tweeters'

Dub Pistols, 'Speakers and Tweeters'

Critic's Rating:
3

London beatmakers enlist a legendary singer to liven up their sound

Russian Circles, 'Station'

Russian Circles, 'Station'

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Chicago trio brings the instrumental thunder

Nik Freitas, 'Sun Down'

Nik Freitas, 'Sun Down'

Critic's Rating:
3

Low-key, sun-soaked pop for a lazy summer day

 

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