Music Review: Dinosaur Jr mellows in middle age on ‘Farm,’ 2nd new disc from original lineup

September 30th, 2009 Music Review: Paramore maturing on new discParamore, "brand new eyes" (Fueled By Ramen/Atlantic) Grammy-nominated upstarts Paramore have been labeled everything from punk to emo since their breakout 2007 disc "Riot." Labels seem to miss the point entirely with Paramore. They just make good music — and their third effort, "brand new eyes," is another burst of youthful energy and infectious to the core.

September 30th, 2009 Music Review: Staley loss lingers on AIC's discAlice in Chains, "Black Gives Way To Blue" (Virgin/EMI). Alice in Chains fans will never get over Layne Staley.

September 23rd, 2009 New Michael Jackson song to be releasedNEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, "This Is It," is scheduled for Oct. 12. Sony Music Entertainment offered few details about the song, except to say it includes backing vocals by Jackson's brothers.

September 15th, 2009 Music Review: An 'Anomaly': Album from Ace FrehleyAce Frehley "Anomaly" (Bronx Born) Guns 'N Roses has nothing on Ace Frehley when it comes to lengthy album delays. The 17 years it took to finish "Chinese Democracy" was generally considered the gold standard of rock 'n' roll procrastination.

August 24th, 2009 Music Review: LeToya Luckett delivers edgy CDLeToya Luckett, "Lady Love," (Capitol) LeToya Luckett calls it like she sees it on her sophomore disc, "Lady Love." The smoldering mix of tracks features a confident, straight-talking 28-year-old who proves she's miles from her Destiny's Child persona of the past. Luckett coos a breathy plea for the kind of man her life's been missing on the sexy "I Need A U." And on the echoing "Over," Luckett confidently warns her mate about what would happen if his fidelity ever came into question.

August 24th, 2009 Music Review: Guetta's new CD is one big partyDavid Guetta, "One Love" (Virgin Records) Listening to David Guetta's "One Love" is like partying at a multilevel European nightclub — bright colors shining, speedy beats bumping and intoxicated (or sober) boys and girls dancing the night away — all while vocals from R&B singers blast in the background. And the club's VIP section is packed: The Black Eyed Peas, Ne-Yo, Akon, Estelle and Kelly Rowland make guest appearances on "One Love." Though all those stars lend solid vocals to "One Love," the songs that feature the lesser-known singers are what make the CD an enjoyable one.

August 17th, 2009 Kiss to release new album at Wal-Mart, Sam's ClubNEW YORK — Wal-Mart is being embraced with a Kiss. The veteran heavy metal group, Kiss, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world's largest retailer.

July 20th, 2009 Music Review: Jordin Sparks' 'Battlefield' is lostJordin Sparks, "Battlefield" (Jive Records) "Battlefield" may be the perfect title for Jordin Sparks' sophomore CD, simply because you'll struggle to get through her warchest of songs. The 12-track set is overloaded with too many songwriters and producers — Ryan Tedder, StarGate and T-Pain help out, among others.

July 20th, 2009 Music Review: Rockers OLP return with 'Burn Burn'Our Lady Peace, "Burn Burn" (Warner Independent). Our Lady Peace maintains their status as one of Canada's strongest bands with the release of their seventh studio disc, "Burn, Burn." The Toronto four-piece made a splash south of the border in the 1990s with their first two efforts — '94's "Naveed" and '97's "Clumsy" — but have since fallen into relative obscurity in the States.

July 16th, 2009 Farm Aid to hold concert in suburban St. LouisST. LOUIS — Farm Aid, the longest-running benefit concert in the U.S., will be Oct.

July 14th, 2009 Music Review: Joe's 'Signature' sound shines on CDJoe "Signature" (Kedar Entertainment) Fans of Joe may be put off by one of the first songs on his new CD, "Signature." The singer, known for sensual love songs, drops the charm on "Sex Girl," bluntly stating he "can't help but want your sex, girl." After hearing that sentiment, listeners will surely yearn for the more romantic Joe of old. Luckily for them, the edgier "J'' — as Joe refers to himself on "Sex Girl" — represents only a small part of the personality that shines through on this, the singer's eighth studio album.

July 3rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Keanu Reeves has said that he always looks forward to critics' verdict on his performance after his films release. "I want to see what they (the critics) write, for sure.

June 12th, 2009 Music Review: Morello, Riley team up for politicsStreet Sweeper Social Club, "Street Sweeper Social Club" (Warner Bros./ILG) Former Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello and Boots Riley of hip-hop set The Coup form the perfect marriage on the fiery, politically charged "Street Sweeper Social Club." For Morello — a Harvard grad who majored in political science — the disc is in the vein of Rage's anti-capitalism approach and his recent CDs as The Nightwatchman. The innovative axman — playing both guitar and bass — keeps things simple with his trademark dirty riffs, allowing Riley to maintain a tight flow.

June 12th, 2009 Music Review: New Jonas Bros disc is legitJonas Brothers, "Lines, Vines and Trying Times" (Hollywood Records) Yes, millions of teenage girls helped the Jonas Brothers rise to fame, but they're also the reason why the group isn't taken seriously, musically speaking. The musicianship of Nick, Kevin and Joe is often overlooked, but that may finally change on their fourth studio album, "Lines, Vines and Trying Times." The follow-up to their breakthrough CD, 2008's "A Little Bit Longer," ''Lines" features a cool collection of songs primarily written by the JoBros, including groovy ones like "Hey Baby," ''Much Better" and the first single, "Paranoid," But the best songs are the slow jams, like "Turn Right" and the exceptional "Black Keys," solely written by the youngest Jonas, 16-year-old Nick.

June 5th, 2009 Review: Kasabian maintains electro-psychedelic mixKasabian, "West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum" (RCA/Sony) Kasabian's mix of electronica and psychedelic rock is on full display on their third CD, "West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum." Comparisons to Primal Scream and The Stone Roses have followed Kasabian since the release of their 2004 debut. Ably blending rock hooks with layered electronics, Kasabian's sound can definitely be described as, well, primal.