Subject: Isaac Hayes

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    November 6, 2008
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    May 3, 2007

    Soulive

    Here’s an improv-based act that's learned the art of restraint.

  • Music

    March 15, 2007

    Sound Tribe Sector 9

    Thursday-Saturday, March 15-17, Boulder Theater, Boulder, 303-786-7030.

  • Music

    December 14, 2006

    I Pity the Yule

    Separating heavenly holiday music from Hell's noels.

  • Dining

    July 6, 2006

    The Thin Man

    Science and mixology.

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    July 6, 2006

    Aloe Blacc

    Shine Through (Stones Throw Records)

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    June 15, 2006

    Westword Music Showcase 2006

    Be there or be square!

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    July 21, 2005

    Boyz N the Studio

    Hustle & Flow is short on action, long on scenes of recording.

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    December 18, 2003

    Tin Men

    Tintin packs an epic, spacious sound into a modest frame.

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    September 25, 2003

    It's Now or Never

    Lisa Marie Presley's belated rock-and-roll career couldn't have come at a better time.

  • Calendar

    April 17, 2003

    Pan African Images

    The Pan African Film Festival shatters stereotypes about black culture.

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    April 10, 2003

    Pop Quiz

    Blame Conifer!
    April 10, 2003

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    October 17, 2002

    Boogie Men

    VHS or Beta inspires communal dance ecstasy and has a good beat. But don't call it disco.

  • Music

    June 20, 2002

    Bridge to the Future

    A generation of Denver jazz stars has one thing in common: Neil Bridge.

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    January 17, 2002

    Faith Evans

    Faithfully (Bad Boy)

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    October 4, 2001

    A Click in Time Saves Minds

    The cyber-brawl over Scientology spreads to search engines.

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    December 28, 2000

    On the Records

    Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

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    December 9, 1999

    Time of the Season

    This year's holiday CDs alternately inspire joy, nausea and terror. Which would you prefer?

  • Music

    December 3, 1998

    The Major and the Minor

    A roundup of big-name recordings that live up (or down) to expectations.

  • Music

    January 8, 1998

    The Return of Superfly

    One of the best albums of the Seventies is more timely than ever.

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    September 4, 1997

    Clear as Crystal

    One of the best albums of the Seventies is more timely than ever.

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    January 30, 1997

    Feedback

    One of the best albums of the Seventies is more timely than ever.

  • Music

    December 19, 1996

    To Buy or Not to Buy

    Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.

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    June 6, 1996

    'Head of the Class

    Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.

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    April 25, 1996

    Raisin' in the South

    Reviews of 23 recent superstar recordings--just in time for your holiday purchasing pleasure.

  • Music

    December 13, 1995

    JUST SAY NOEL

    THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS DISCS PROVIDE SOME ROUGH SLEDDING.

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    February 15, 1995

    STAX OF WAX

    THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS DISCS PROVIDE SOME ROUGH SLEDDING.

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    April 6, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    THIS YEAR'S CHRISTMAS DISCS PROVIDE SOME ROUGH SLEDDING.

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    November 4, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of November 2, 2009

    ​As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of all the things we'r ... More >>