- June 28, 2004
- In Brief: The Cure
Thanks to tepid records like Wild Mood Swings and Bloodflowers, the Cure haven’t mattered to anyone beyond their devoted fans for more than a decade.
- June 21, 2004
- Dull Roar
PJ Harvey is back to her old angry self, but she can’t quite hold our attention like she once could. Plus, the loner-loser roots of electronic music.
- June 14, 2004
- Not Fade Away
When Phish announced they were breaking up, it was their finest moment. Why can’t other bands admit that it’s time to quit?
- June 7, 2004
- Straight Talk
The British rapper Mike Skinner, a.k.a. the Streets, lets us back into his weird, obsessive life on his surprisingly powerful sophomore record.
- May 31, 2004
- Faith Time
At the Great High Mountain Tour, even unbelievers get the spirit.
- May 24, 2004
- Morrissey Loves Company
The ex-Smiths singer has made a startling comeback by reminding old fans how sad and lonely they used to be.
- May 10, 2004
- In Brief: Loretta Lynn and Jack White
From The Smiths to Nirvana, much of the best pop and rock music has been made by fans.
- April 26, 2004
- A New Reign
Prince has been disappointing for a decade. But just when expectations could hardly scrape any lower, he has made a great record.
- April 12, 2004
- Out of Touch
While other eighties pop stars are redefining themselves as entertainers and sexual icons, Janet Jackson seems oddly stuck in time.
- March 8, 2004
- Key West
Producer Kanye West makes his rapping debut with an album suffused with emotion; disco auteur Arthur Russell gets his due, posthumously.