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41. Music

    All Dolled Up

    David Johansen dresses up the New York Dolls one more time

    By Michael Roberts

    Published: April 3, 2008

    As rock 'n' roll reunions go, the New York Dolls' get-together is as unlikely as they come. For one thing, two members of the original quintet's early-'70s lineup (guitarist...

42. Short Cuts

    Guilty Simpson

    Detroit rap veteran Guilty Simpson finds a global sound.

    By Dominic Umile

    Published: April 3, 2008

    Ode to the Ghetto is Guilty Simpson's debut LP, but independent hip-hop fans will be familiar with the cocksure delivery of this Detroit-bred affiliate from the work he did...

43. Live Wire

    Vince Neil

    By Jonathan Cunningham

    Published: April 3, 2008

    So tonight, everything is as it should be. Vince Neil, the name that could be responsible for breathing permanent life into West Palm Beach's nightlife, is here to do exactly...

44. Outtakes

    Soulive Evolves

    The kings of nu-jazz grow up

    By Jon Solomon

    Published: April 3, 2008

    Personally, I just can't stand doing the same thing all the time," says Soulive drummer Alan Evans. "And all of us feel the same way. I think a lot of musicians, no matter what...

45. Film

    Fourth and Inches

    George Clooney's ode to screwball comedies of yore is sooooo close. But yet...

    By Scott Foundas

    Published: April 3, 2008

    When Time recently featured George Clooney on its cover accompanied by the headline "The Last Movie Star" — note, not even a question mark at the end — you didn't...

46. Short Cuts

    Jucifer

    Jucifer's brand of heavy metal isn't for the faint-hearted.

    By Saby Reyes-Kulkarni

    Published: April 3, 2008

    As one of the most punishing live acts ever to emerge from the heavy music landscape, Jucifer presents a real physical challenge to its audience. Frontwoman Amber Valentine...

47. Live Wire

    Say Anything

    By Rob Harvilla

    Published: April 3, 2008

    In Defense of the Genre, Say Anything's 27-song, two-disc quasi-concept album — which is twice as long and nowhere near as good as its predecessor, 2004's Is a Real Boy...

48. Outtakes

    The Joy of Wong

    Breaking down the genius behind My Blueberry Nights' soundtrack.

    By Saby Reyes-Kulkarni

    Published: April 3, 2008

    Judging from Wong Kar Wai films such as 2046, In the Mood for Love, Happy Together, and Chungking Express, the acclaimed Chinese director does not take the relationship...

49. Short Cuts

    Snoop Dogg

    The king of gangster rap still has more rhymes under his hat.

    By Michael Roberts

    Published: April 3, 2008

    The Snoopster uses his ultra-cool stoner persona to make up for a multitude of sins — and Ego Trippin' will only enhance his increasingly cuddly image. Thanks to his...

50. Live Wire

    The Baboons

    By Jonathan Cunningham

    Published: April 3, 2008

    If you've never heard of Miami-based music group the Baboons, they're clever enough to capture your attention before you ever listen to their music. For a group of white folks...