Click Track: October 3, 2010 - October 9, 2010
Coda: Mary J. Blige pumps us up; Gyptian lets us down; Katie Couric makes us blush
When Katie met Drizzy, we blushed. (Mark Gail/TWP) This week was so busy on Click Track, we didn't even have the chance to discuss the ridiculousness of Kanye West's new album title. What were we doing? We were listening...
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| October 8, 2010; 5:15 PM ET |
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In concert: Mary J. Blige at Jiffy Lube Live
Mary J. Blige delivered a strong performance, but not many witnessed it. (All photos by Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) By Aaron Leitko Mary J. Blige was in town last year to celebrate President Obama's inauguration. The New York-bred R&B singer scaled the...
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| October 8, 2010; 4:50 PM ET |
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Really quick spins: Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie, Lil Wayne, Pimp C, Waka Flocka Flame
WAKA! FLOCKA! WAKA! FLOCKA! WAKA! FLOCKA! (Photo courtesy the artist) By Chris Richards Over the past two weeks, hip-hop fans have found themselves swimming in a sluice of new albums -- some from rappers who are still serving time (Lil...
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| October 8, 2010; 3:45 PM ET |
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Nas lashes out at Def Jam; Gaga and Beyonce have all that power; Max Weinberg recovering from heart surgery
Nas had some choice words for his bosses at Def Jam. (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) By David Malitz - The always-outspoken Nas had some strong words for his bosses at Def Jam Records regarding his in-limbo odds-and-ends collection “The Lost Tapes: Vol....
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| October 8, 2010; 9:30 AM ET |
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Clicky shuffle: Random songs for Friday morning
By Chris Richards Most heartbreaking title track/album cover combo of all time? Gloria Scott, "What Am I Gonna Do." Joe Nichols, "Another Side of You" Hank Williams, "Move It On Over" Rotary Connection, "Memory Band" Sandy Bull, "Blend Part...
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| October 8, 2010; 8:00 AM ET |
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In concert: Gyptian at Crossroads
Gyptian performed one of the biggest hits of the summer in the wee hours of Thursday morning -- but summer felt far away. (All photos by Evy Mages/FTWP) By Chris Richards Spittle was leaking from the skies. The wind was...
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| October 7, 2010; 6:15 PM ET |
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Be specific: Sound artist Richard Chartier and the Grand Tonometer
You've never heard the Grand Tonometer like you'll hear it tonight. (Evelina Domnitch) By Chris Richards Richard Chartier -- the Washington-based, world renowned sound and installation artist -- will premiere a new piece called "Transparency" at the Hirshhorn tonight. It...
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| October 7, 2010; 1:38 PM ET |
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Taking sides: Does the 21st century music fan have too much control?
First there was "American Idol," where fans could help make an anonymous American a bland and ubiquitous global superstar. Then came Kickstarter, where fans could help make anonymous Americans marginally successful career artists. Now someone is actually raising money...
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| October 7, 2010; 1:28 PM ET |
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Mary J. Blige heads to the (shopping) mall; Velvet Underground's Moe Tucker joins Tea Party; Justin Timberlake prefers wax; "Glee" breaks Beatles record
Future's so bright... (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) By Chris Richards - Did Mary J. Blige's concert tour skip Baltimore? Or did Mary J. Blige's sunglasses-promotion tour skip D.C.? The R&B star visited the Nordstrom at Towson Town Center...
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| October 7, 2010; 10:00 AM ET |
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Clicky shuffle: Random songs for Thursday morning
By Erin Williams I can't think of a better group to inject a big dose of funk into your day than Sly and the Family Stone, from their 1973 album "Fresh". Sly and the Family Stone, "If You Want...
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| October 7, 2010; 9:30 AM ET |
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A not-so-brief recap of Matador at 21 in Las Vegas
Guided By Voices left a little to be desired, but the rest of Matador at 21 didn't. (Photo by Steve Rogovin) By David Malitz At this point I’d say I’m completely recovered from last weekend’s Matador at 21 shindig at...
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| October 6, 2010; 4:15 PM ET |
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Lists: '90s bands we hope never reunite
By Allison Stewart Soundgarden. Hole. The Stone Temple Pilots. Guided by Voices. Sometimes it's better to remember them as they were. Usually, band reunions are shameless cash grabs that leech the dignity of all involved. 'Fess up: As happy...
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| October 6, 2010; 12:00 PM ET |
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Justin Bieber to host "Punk'd"; Bob Dylan returns to D.C.; Roger Waters concert to be affected by Metro construction
Get ready to be Bieb'd. (AP) By David Malitz - Was Justin Bieber even out of diapers when Ashton Kutcher making lives temporarily miserable for celebrities on "Punk'd"? In any case, the teen star is all but certain to be...
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| October 6, 2010; 9:42 AM ET |
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Clicky shuffle: Random songs for Wednesday morning
By Chris Richards Do you remember N'Sync's "Gone?" Do you remember this Spanish version? N'Sync, "Gone" Gucci Mane, "Missing" Fugazi, "Bed For the Scraping" Amerie, "Why Don't We Fall in Love" Lady Kym, "I Don't Know Why"...
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| October 6, 2010; 8:00 AM ET |
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Singles file: Chris Brown, The Secret Sisters, Sleigh Bells, Boobe, Gayngs
It'll take more than one star-studded remix to blot out Chris Brown's bad PR. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty) By Allison Stewart A weekly playlist for the listener with a one-track mind. Chris Brown featuring Drake, Kanye West, T.I., Fabolous, Rick...
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| October 5, 2010; 11:20 AM ET |
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Album review: Toby Keith, "Bullets in the Gun"
Toby Keith's "Bullets in the Gun" runs short on surprises, good or bad . (Kyle Gustafson/FTPW) By Bill Friskics-Warren Toby Keith can be predictably boorish, but he can also surprise you, as his regrettably titled new album, “Bullets in...
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| October 5, 2010; 11:00 AM ET |
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Album review: Marnie Stern, "Marnie Stern (Self Titled)"
Marnie Stern shreds and slashes on her new self-titled record By Patrick Foster The guitar is everything for Marnie Stern. But she’s no posturing six-string hero: The intertwining, multilayered guitar tracks on her eponymous third album come across like...
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| October 5, 2010; 10:30 AM ET |
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Album review: Bruno Mars, "Doo-Wops & Hooligans"
Bruno Mars, 2010. (Evan Agostini/MTV/PictureGroup) By Sean Fennessey We can’t be sure, but Bruno Mars might be an android. The Hawaii-born singer-songwriter-producer-pop terror was unleashed onto the world this year, like a future-sent cyborg come to swallow the Billboard...
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| October 5, 2010; 9:30 AM ET |
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Lil Wayne's hard time gets harder; Pavement's career in review; NPR streams Belle & Sebastian
Pavement, the best band of the '90s that wasn't Nirvana By Aaron Leitko -Lil Wayne is in trouble at prison after getting caught with headphones and a charger for a digital music player. Now the Grammy-winning rapper will have to...
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| October 5, 2010; 8:33 AM ET |
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Clicky shuffle: Random songs for Tuesday morning
By Erin Williams DJ Jazzy Jeff, I'm glad you are back in my iPod rotation again! This song from Jazzy Jeff's 2007 album "Return of the Magnificent" waxes about first loves and serves as a reminder that the DJ...
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| October 5, 2010; 8:00 AM ET |
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Week ahead: Waka Flocka drops "Flockaveli"; Glasser breezes into D.C.; Staples and Tweedy reunite on "Letterman"
By Chris Richards If you buy one album tomorrow, make it: "Flockaveli" by Mssr. Waka Flocka Flame. A rowdier rap album in 2010 you shall not hear. If you go to one show this week, make it: Cameron Mesirow,...
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| October 4, 2010; 2:00 PM ET |
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In Concert: Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding: soulful, dreamy, barefoot. (Kyle Gustafson/FTWP) By Mike Joyce Esperanza Spalding had the best seat in the house at the Lincoln Theatre on Sunday night. Shedding her jacket and scarf moments after the lights went down, the 25...
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| October 4, 2010; 12:00 PM ET |
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In Concert: Drake at DAR Constitution Hall
For Drake it's all about the fans, whoever the [bleep] they are. (All photos by Mark Gail/TWP) By Chris Richards It started with a smile and ended with a sneer. And during his 26 songs that came gushing in...
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| October 4, 2010; 11:00 AM ET |
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In Concert: The Vaselines at 9:30 Club
The Vaselines: cute songs, blue humor. (Kyle Gustafson/ FTWP) By Mark Jenkins There are two ways to sell modest, strummy pop-punk songs -- with great fervor or with good humor. Unsurprisingly, the Vaselines chose the latter strategy Saturday night...
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| October 4, 2010; 9:47 AM ET |
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Kanye West redecorates "SNL"; Farm Aid celebrates 25th anniversary; R&B singer Mario arrested in Baltimore
Kanye West changed the scene at "SNL." --Kanye West did a little redecorating at "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. The rapper covered the program's stripped-down bandstand with a white set-piece, loaded it with white sheet-bearing dancers, and invited a white...
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| October 4, 2010; 9:00 AM ET |
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By Chris Richards Before San Diego rock band the Muslims changed its name to the Soft Pack, the band apparently had a totally different rhythm section and a thing for Cosby sweaters. The Muslims, "Extinction" Too Short, "Blow the...
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| October 4, 2010; 8:00 AM ET |
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