Month: February 2009

Books could (and eventually will) be filled with reasons why this man is the man of the moment. But this is a magazine with limited space, so suffice it to…

Scottish cold-case detective DI Pirie is presented with a 25-year-old missing-person case. This relatively simple case quickly turns into a “way leads into way” nest of mysteries. Set against the…

If someone close to you asked you to do something important, would you? Would you give up your dreams to fulfill a wish, or would you give lip-service to a…

This recording is literally the last word from the three women who collectively comprise Saffire. Its 16 basic blues tracks reflect the three-bar wisdom and wit the women's trio has…

Gentle and melodic, this collection of alt electronica soothes and simultaneously energizes; think Coldplay with a twist of Erasure and Pet Shop Boys. Especially pleasing are “Dancing in a Minefield”…

Parsons aficionados will look upon this expanded restoration of six individual albums from the producer/performer's catalogue as a late Christmas gift. Contains APP's chief hit, “Don't Answer Me,” from 1984.…

The legendary Atlanta-based DJ proves his abilities once again with this collection of ivory-inspired beats, including his own “Exordium” and “Manumission.” Benefits the Florida-based Care Resource, an HIV/AIDS services organization.…

We recognized this comic actress from her small, supporting television and film roles, but who knew the depth of her hilarious depravity? Searing original songs like “My Little Fibroid,” a…

The newly out Broadway/cabaret diva captures “love songs for grown-ups” by Cole Porter, Stevie Nicks, Harold Arlen, Joni Mitchell, and others, making them her own in this lush collection. Her…

Almost every year after the Grammy Award nominations are announced, it's not uncommon to find this writer shaking his head in disbelief and disillusionment. This year is no exception. The…