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Straight Outta Dundee

The audacious tale of two rapping impostors who nearly destroyed the record business—and themselves...  read more

Frightened Rabbit: The Midnight Organ Fight

Glasgow band shoots for the back row on sophomore releaseHaving already demonstrated their rough-around-the-edges charm with its frantic 2007 debut, Frightened Rabbit is just about the last band you’d expect would aspire to arena-sized rock anthems. That they can pull this off while retaining their homespun aesthetic is remarkable, as Midnight Organ Fight startles with its heartfelt directness and sing-along immediacy. The album is singularly focused yet emotionally visceral, refining and sharpening the band’s rousing sprawl. Vocalist/guitarist Scott Hutchison writes songs that tread the fine line between overwrought emoting and startling self-revelation, his wounded Scottish yelp perfectly suited for the...  read more