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Fast reviews of recent releases

Surgical Strike

Mike Patton's Fantômas exits the O.R. with a visceral disc.

Thelonius Monkey

Dave Cieri explores the creative space at Dulcinea's 100th Monkey.

Swarm Reception

Despised by hardcore elitists, the Locust finds a loving home on Epitaph Records.

The Show(case) Must Go On!

Despised by hardcore elitists, the Locust finds a loving home on Epitaph Records.

Hat Trick

The Tin Hat Trio defies description -- even by its own members.

Morbid Angels

When Cephalic Carnage went looking for success outside of Denver, it turned to the sewers of the death-metal underground.

Nobody Does It Better

Blending free jazz with film lore, Sex Mob reworks old James Bond soundtracks for a sound that's shaken and stirred.

Ripple Effect

Ken Burns's Jazz remains controversial. But its effect on album sales is difficult to dispute.

The Maestro

After writing for more than 400 films, Ennio Morricone remains the man with one name

Orchestral Maneuvers in the Works

The Creative Music Works Orchestra brings jazz out of the closet.

On the Mark

Guitarist Mark Ribot stumbles upon the hottest trend in popular music.

Spread the Jam

Medeski, Martin and Wood branch out beyond jazz.

Getting Bolder

The Boulder Creative Music Ensemble is still taking chances after all these years.

Killer Punk

Convicted murderer Sammy Town sinks his teeth into Fang.

The ABCs of PKU

Two of Denver's leading industrialists embrace the dark side of the force.

The Shock of the New

Neon Renaissance wants to change the way Denverites hear music.

Mood Swingers

The Czars make some of Denver's most beautiful noises.

Whatsa Matto?

Yuka Honda's Cibo Matto makes delectable treats for the postmodern ear.

Playlist

Yuka Honda's Cibo Matto makes delectable treats for the postmodern ear.

COOKING WITH BAKER

Yuka Honda's Cibo Matto makes delectable treats for the postmodern ear.

YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN

DENVER NATIVE BILL FRISELL RETURNS FOR AN EXCURSION INTO COLORADO JAZZ.