Thursday, March 20, 2008

Die Form "BMV 147-5 Bereite Dir Jesu Noch Itzo Die Bahn"

On its 19th album, "Bach Project," the French industrial and electronic project reworks Johann Sebastian Bach's aria, giving it a modern feel.

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Article A "What's the Point"

The North Jersey alternative and power-pop band questions the purpose of mixed signals in this rousing track off the new album, "Stay Now." The group's at the Canal Room on March 26.

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The A.K.A.s (Are Everywhere!) "Confessions of a Dangerous Mouth"

This catchy anthem off the Philadelphia-based quintet's latest album, "Everybody Make Some Noise," is a thoroughly enjoyable blend of punk rock and rockabilly.

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Joseph Arthur "Rages of Babylon"

The singer-songwriter gets deep and introspective with this quiet yet stirring soldier's lament from his EP "Could We Survive," sung against a background of martial- sounding drums.

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Marlon Saunders "Afro Blue My Mind"

The singer puts his spin on '70s-style R&B and soul, infusing this track off his album "A Groove So Deep: The Live Sessions" with plenty of funky grooves and scat singing.

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