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John Mellencamp: On the Rural Route 7609

A few hits, fewer misses On the Rural Route 7609, John Mellencamp’s new four-disc retrospective, is no greatest-hits collection; only a few of his many Top 40 songs are featured, and it is instead intended to show his evolution as a songwriter—not a pop star—with alternate takes of popular vintage tracks blending naturally with (and providing context for) lesser-known, more recent material. The songs are arranged thematically rather than chronologically (much like recent Johnny Cash compilations), an approach that showcases Mellencamp’s strengths—his knack for lyrical detail and an empathy for the working class. Those talents shine through whether he’s wielding...  read more

Watch Mumford & Sons' Video for “Roll Away Your Stone”

The rollicking clip is a testament to the band's high-energy live show...  read more

Amy Winehouse to Release New Album in 2010?

Island Records' co-president seems to think so!Being that news about Amy Winehouse spans the gamut of importance from relatively high to seriously, who cares?, a bit of positivity coming down the pipeline can be quite exciting. And with that, we bring you this tidbit: abovementioned co-president Darcus Beese told BBC News that a new Winehouse record is due in 2010. Which, you know, is only three months away....  read more

Pearl Jam: Backspacer

Babies born the year Pearl Jam formed are hopefully...  read more

PJ Harvey & John Parish: A Woman A Man Walked By

The ninth track here is called “Passionless, Pointless,” and there’s a strong temptation to...  read more

The Killers: Day & Age

To be fair, the success of Brandon Flowers and co. has always...  read more

The Killers to drop Day & Age in November

On Nov. 25, The Killers will release their third studio album...  read more