Music Critics

Eminem, Misogyny, and the Sounds of Silence

Jackson Katz | Posted 07.06.2009 | Entertainment


Jackson Katz

The evidence of our culture's unwillingness to address the reality and ubiquity of men's violence against women is not merely contained in the lyrics on Eminem's new album.

Being Frugal Is In Vogue - The Cheap Song By Al Lorden

Mike McCready | Posted 06.04.2009 | Entertainment


Mike McCready

The song I'm reviewing this week is called The Cheap Song. It resonates with the current economic crisis although it was written during the boom when stingy people stood out. Now being frugal is in vogue.

Song Of The Week - Never Really Cried by Simon Fagan

Mike McCready | Posted 05.28.2009 | Entertainment


Mike McCready

I liked this song immediately. Cool piano and a bit of acoustic guitar and you get the feeling the compelling melody will slowly build throughout the song.

The Appearance of Rational Argument

Ivan Katz | Posted 11.01.2008 | Style


Ivan Katz

The "appearance of impropriety" is a standardless standard. It is whatever you, as the person perceiving the conduct, elect to make it. On what is your belief based?