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Long the beneficiary of overly generous indie-rock buzz, Canadian New-Wavers Wolf Parade has released a new album that gives greater justification for the hype. More

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Concert Review: Daniel Johnston Fulfills His Legend As Indie-Rock Curiosity
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CD Review: Mars Volta's 'Bedlam' Brilliantly Assaults Ears, Minds
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CD Review: Hives Enlist Top-Tier Producers To Guide Comeback Disc
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Concert Review: Flaming Lips Employ New Toys, Tunes To Celebrate Summer's End
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Concert Review: Iron And Wine Debuts Conspiratorial Songs
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Soundbytes: 5 Music Predictions For 2007
CD Review: Gwen Stefani's New Album Basks In Pop Glamour
CD Review: Decemberists Use Imagination To Win Converts
Concert Review: Wilco Gives Thanks To Fans With New Songs
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