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Blossom Dearie Blossom Time at Ronnie Scott's (EmArcy/Universal) The delightful Ms. Dearie, live in London c. 1966. 8.5 (LD) Da Grass Roots "Thematics" b/w "Price of Livin'" 12" (Conception) T.O. cats who got that "feel" nailed down, that warm, hittin' sound for the underground. 8.5 (SC) Julie Doiron and the Wooden Stars Self-titled (Sappy) Canadian + indie = Canadiandie. Julie Doiron + Wooden Stars = Canadiandie heaven. 8 (CY) Planet Asia "Callin' the Shots" b/w "Speak the Truth" 12" (Certified) Sayin' it right and sayin' it tight. Asia with the Architect, bangin'. 8 (SC) Richard Thompson Mock Tudor (Capitol/EMI) Yeah, yeah--quality, taste, good guitar playing. But what's more boring than quality, taste--or Richard Thompson? 7 (CY) Sunday's Best Where You Are Now (Crank/Sonic Unyon) Not bad, but these sad sacks will change their tune when they discover pussy and beer. 6 (JC) Various Brokedown Palace Soundtrack (Island/Universal) Some nice bits from Joi, ADF, Tricky 'n' Muggs. What's with the fucking Moist track, though? 6 (RB) Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions (Asylum) Dump Dolly. Add guest spots by the McGarrigles. Spell g-e-n-t-e-e-l. 6 (CY) Grade Under the Radar (Victory) I'm sorry, but it gets to a point that emo-core is just downright goofy. 5 (JC)
Bob James Joy Ride (Warner) There is no joy to be found in shitty new age lite-jazz pablum for boomer trash, Mr. James. 1 (RB)
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