James Blunt

THE SOLUTION - BEANIE SIGEL

This Philadelphia-based MC, one of several Jay-Z proteges who have yet to attain that level of fame, describes in more detail than most rappers the criminal demimonde that gangsta rap alternately glorifies and laments. And Beanie Sigel knows what he’s talking about: In addition to three previous studio discs, his resume reflects several run-ins […]

December 8th, 2007 - Posted in Album Reviews

LIVE EARTH: THE CONCERTS FOR A CLIMATE IN CRISIS - VARIOUS ARTISTS

This CD/DVD memento from Al Gore’s day of global-warming awareness kicks off shakily with Madonna’s “Hey You,” an acoustic ballad about saving the world that doesn’t sound serious enough to advocate saving the last piece of pizza for tomorrow’s breakfast. Other bummers follow: James Blunt’s “Wiseman” (call it “Motel California”), Damien Rice and David […]

December 8th, 2007 - Posted in Album Reviews