February 10th, 2006
- The StrokesJuicebox Somebody get this guy some Binaca - his voice is so loud you’ll be able to smell his breath through the speakers.
- The KillersAll These Things I’ve Done This glam group from Vegas rocks this one out with a little soul, asking for forgiveness from the only woman who cares to listen.
- Death Cab For CutieSoul Meets Body Take a journey through the thoughts of life and discovery of cleanliness with these suddenly hip geek rockers.
- Keith UrbanBetter Life The upbeat tempo in “Better Life” brings to life the promise of tomorrow. Keith Urban’s happy, hopeful vocals make you look forwared to the future he’s singing of.
- The SubwaysRock & Roll Queen Raw and unapologetic plea to be his rock-n-roll queen - repeat - be his rock-n-roll queen - repeat - be his rock-n-roll queen.
- KornTwisted Transistor The crown princes of suburban un-metal angst strike again. This time around they prove if the lyrics can’t be upbeat, at least the dance floor-ready music can be.
- Lindsey Lohan Confessions of a Broken Heart Herbie’s troubled teen pal gives a shout out to Daddy Dearest. This song basically disproves the notion that artists create their best work while starving.
- System of a Down Hypnotize The most eclectic band in metal is back with the sequel to their May release, Mezmerize. This title track is stunning, sweeping, beautiful and deadly serious. A must have.
- Kanye West Gold Digger Jamie Foxx channels Ray Charles once again to bombastic effect on his second tag team knockout with Kanye. Proof positive that Kanye is most secure in his trappings of fame and infamy.
- Gorillaz Demon Days: Feel Good, Inc. Gorillaz continues the 2D dance party in The Matrix with direct effect, minus Dan the Automator behind the decks, but flexible bass lines and surgically placed vocal samples bring you back with shaking booty, once again.
- 50 Cent Window Shopper 50 Cent proves that he’s no dime store bargain when it comes to lyrical flow. This smooth groovin’ cut features top shelf production, courtesy of the G-Unit Family.
- Josh Ritter Thin Blue Flame Idaho-native Josh Ritter believes Ozzy shouldn’t have all the fun. Folksingers can sing about the apocalypse, too. Download TBF months before Josh’s CD release, The Animal Years.
- Madonna Hung Up Madonna doesn’t exactly reinvent herself with her newest single, but she knows the perfect pop music equation: repeat same 13 words = easy top-10 hit.
- Sufjan Stevens Chicago From the concept record Come On Feel the IlliNOISE, this tribute to the Windy City proves Sufjan can maintain his indie-cred while playing band instruments
- Eminem When I’m Gone As Dylan is the poet laureate of Rock’n Roll, Em is the master wordsmith of Hip-Hop. When I’m Gone is the most honest look at the real Slim Shady to date.
- Jace Everett Bad Things We suspect Jace has heard of Johnny Cash. We think he’s probably even listened to J.C.’s music . just minutes before he wrote Bad Things.
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