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  • R.I.P. Leroi Moore: 1961-2008

    As a veteran of Dave Matthews Band concerts that now run into the double figures, I am completely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of DMB’s saxophonist Leroi Moore, apparently from complications arising from an ATV accident that occurred in June. I’m struggling to describe what Leroi’s contribution with the band was, not because it was minimal, but because each of the band’s five members contributed so much. It’s hard to imagine the band’s sound without any of the five individual members. This is definitely a blow. My condolences go out to Moore’s family and everyone in the DMB camp.

    http://www.davematthewsband.com/

  • The Infatueighties Countdown: #94: “I Can’t Wait”

    Ummm…what to say about Nu Shooz? They were a husband and wife duo from Portland, OR…not exactly a dance music hotbed. However, their biggest hit, 1986’s “I Can’t Wait”, is one of the most memorable dance records of the decade. Makes perfect sense, right?

    The cover of Nu Shooz\'s hit single \"I Can\'t Wait\"

    I don’t know how you can listen to this song and not feel good. The bassline is made for bopping your head (or doing the wop), Valerie Day’s vocal is playful, and then you’ve got the silly synthesized…thingies…I don’t know what they’re called but you know what I’m talking about.

    Despite the fact that they are best known for “I Can’t Wait” (which was popular around the same time Stevie Nicks had a hit song with the same title), Nu Shooz had two pretty good follow-up singles. “Point of No Return” (which was almost as catchy as its’ predecessor…and was popular around the same time Expose had a hit song with the same title…) and the moody ballad “Should I Say Yes” (which did NOT have a competing song with the same title).

    So, what’s my point?? Hell if I remember. Just watch the damn video.

  • New Music In Stores & Online 8/19/08: Staind, Ice Cube, Donavon Frankenreiter and More!!!

    Lots of comebacks this week. Let’s get down to business with no further delay:

    The cover of Staind\'s new album, \"The Illusion of Progress\".

    Staind “The Illusion of Progress”
    Staind’s website

    Remember when Staind was huge, in like, 2001? Seven years later, lead singer Aaron Lewis and his boys are still mopey and angry, but it’s safe to say that, to quote one of the band’s biggest hits, it’s been a while since anyone really cared. From what I hear, “The Illusion of Progress” is not being heralded as a bold move forward or a jarring change to the band’s sound, which I guess is a good thing, because I can’t picture Staind sounding particularly good sounding like anything other than…Staind. In other words, if you’re already a fan, you’ll probably dig this one. If you’re not, there’ll probably be no need to convert.

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