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Friday, December 11 2009

  • The Best Albums of the Decade December 11, 2009

    As Soundcheck looks back at the first decade of the 2000's in our annual "Critics' Week," we ask you, the listener, to weigh in on the best albums in rock, pop, hip-hop, jazz, classic... (article)

  • Steve Reich: Built to Last December 11, 2009

    Steve Reich seems more like a teen with his iPod up too loud than a Pulitzer-prize winning septuagenarian composer. (article)

  • Soundcheck's CD Picks of the Week December 11, 2009

    This week’s picks include music from a distinguished American composer, a dynamic soul duo, and an epic jazz-rock quartet. (article)

  • Pop Culture as Historical Artifact December 11, 2009

    <p>What was, for you, the signature song of the period of 1989 and the two years after?&nbsp; Was it just a catchy pop tune or did it perhaps reflect the times?</p> (article)

  • Gig Alerts: Inga Swearingen December 11, 2009

    Inga Swearingen"April Afternoon"Playing at: Town Hall (123 W. 43rd St., Theater District)Get: Tickets | Directions (article)

  • Gig Alerts: The Phenomenal Handclap Band December 11, 2009

    The Phenomenal Handclap Band"You'll Disappear" (Prins Thomas Diskomiks)Playing at: Bowery Ballroom (6 Delancey St., L.E.S.)Get: Tickets | Directions (article)

  • Gig Alerts: Michael Bates' Outside Sources December 11, 2009

    Michael Bates' Outside Sources"Fellini"Playing at: Goodbye Blue Monday (1087 Broadway, Bushwick)Get: Tickets (Free) | Directions (article)

  • The Gift That Keeps on Rocking December 11, 2009

    From Lady Gaga sunglasses ($10) to a massive Yo-Yo Ma boxed set ($800), the music world has plenty of gift ideas this holiday season. Today: the best gifts for the music fan. Plus: si... (episode)

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