Music Week articles from February 2002

Music Week archives from February 2002

Bullish Grainge reshapes Universal.
February 2, 2002... Lucian Grainge has unveiled his blueprint to extend Universal's dominant position within the UK record business with a comprehensive shake-up across the major's operations. The restructure, which is effective from this Friday, involves new...

Electric Soft Parade played a starring role in one of the musical highlights of this year's Midem, as they opened the British At Midem showcase.
February 2, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Electric Soft Parade (pictured) played a starring role in one of the musical highlights of this year's Midem, as they opened the British At Midem showcase. The db Records signings were joined on last...

Pop Idol's Jessica goes for Eurovision glory.
February 2, 2002... Pop Idol finalist Jessica Garlick is bidding to represent the UK at this year's Eurovision Song Contest, after linking up with Wise Buddah Music's hit producers Bill Padley and Jeremy Godfrey. Garlick, who reached the final 10 of the ITV...

H and Claire to step out as a duo.
February 2, 2002... The Steps success story is set to continue in the form of a new duo comprising Claire Richards and Ian "H" Watkins The duo are currently negotiating with a number of labels -- including Steps' label Jive -- hoping to release material from...

Lousada to head Mushroom A&R.
February 2, 2002... Mushroom Records has appointed Max Lousada as head of A&R across its group of labels, which include Mushroom, Infectious, Perfecto and Ultimate Dilemma. Lousada previously spent two years as European managing director of US label Rawkus...

Craig Armstrong prepared for the spring release of his new album As If To Nothing in style last week, when he scooped a Golden Globe award for the Moulin Rouge OST.
February 2, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Craig Armstrong (pictured) prepared for the spring release of his new album As If To Nothing in style last week, when he scooped a Golden Globe award for the Moulin Rouge OST. Armstrong, who picked up the...

Conroy's departure from Virgin upsets balance of BPI Council. (News).
February 2, 2002... Paul Conroy's exit from Virgin Records has broken the balance of power of the BPI Council as members consider how to fill his vacant seat. The long-serving executive -- who held a position on the BPI Council and was chair of the PR...

PPL launches campaign on unclaimed royalties. (News).
February 2, 2002... PPL is linking with the Performers' Forum (PF) to track down thousands of musicians who are entitled to a share in an unclaimed royalty mountain of "several million pounds". The organisations are going online and launching a major...

Judge tells V2's Liberty to change their name. (News).
February 2, 2002... Liberty are facing a race to pick a new moniker in time for their scheduled debut album, after losing a High Court battle against a little-known funk outfit with the same name. The V2 act, which have scored hits with Thinking It Over and...

Pell expands role in EMI:Chrysalis move. (News).
February 2, 2002... Alan Pell has been elevated to director of A&R at EMI:Chrysalis, in recognition of the growth of his role since he joined a year ago. Pell, who has been A&R executive since February last year, has signed acts including Esta, Hell is for...

UK indies battle for US stock. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Up to 30 UK independent record companies are battling to retrieve millions of pounds-worth of stock tied up in the bankruptcy proceedings of leading US indie distributor Valley Media; they insist the stock still belongs to them. The indies are...

MU targets former NIMA members. (news file).
February 2, 2002... The Musicians' Union is canvassing members in Northern Ireland in a bid to act on behalf of musicians affected by the recent demise of the Northern Ireland Musicians' Association (NIMA). MU organiser for Scotland Ian Smith says he is attempting...

Denham replaces Penk at Virgin. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Virgin Radio's Steve Penk has been replaced as host of the weekday breakfast show by the station's drivetime DJ Daryl Denham. Penk has been offered another slot and is currently deciding whether to accept the new position.

Fleming quits Woolworths role. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Former Woolworths managing director Keith Fleming is expected to pick up an estimated 400,000 [pounds sterling] pay-off after quitting the company last week. Fleming left the chain after he had been overlooked for the job of chief executive...

Industry mourns Peggy Lee. (news file).
February 2, 2002... The music industry is mourning the loss of one of its legendary jazz singers following last Monday's death of Peggy Lee at her Californian home. During her long career, the 81-year-old star started out fronting the famous Benny Goodman band and...

We must not lose experience. (M W Comment).
February 2, 2002... Fashion has always been a vital part of this business. Music both leads fashion and follows fashion, in equal measure. But quality never goes out of fashion. It is remarkable in many ways that the confirmation of Howard Berman's departure as...

US raises copyright conundrum. (Webbo).
February 2, 2002... It doesn't surprise me that boffins are trying to successfully find a way to stop CDs being made into files and therefore swapped free on the net, but experience tells me that every time a way is devised, another nerd finds the antidote almost...

Copyright issues to be included in school curriculum. (News).
February 2, 2002... The Government is preparing to underline the importance of copyright, possibly by including it as a subject within the National Curriculum. The news was revealed at Midem by Bill Rammell, Parliamentary Private Secretary to Culture, Media...

Business remains brisk for Brits at `quiet' Midem. (News).
February 2, 2002... UK companies defied a sharp fall in the number of Midem delegates this year as many reported brisk business at their stands. While the number of attendees in Cannes' Palais des Festivals during last week's event fell by 1,500 to around...

Jenner gets global managers position. (News).
February 2, 2002... British manager Pete Jenner was elected chairman of the International Music Managers' Forum (IMMF) at the organisation's annual meeting in Cannes. Jenner, who is currently the manager of Billy Bragg and formerly managed acts including The...

July date set for IFPI Platinum event. (News).
February 2, 2002... The IFPI has confirmed that it is to hold its fourth bi-annual Platinum Europe Awards in Brussels on July 10. Full details are yet to be unveiled of the event, which will be attended by senior European Commission officials and MEPs as well...

Sony `realigns' to reflect the market. (Marketing).
February 2, 2002... Sony Music UK is "realigning" its regional promotions with the closure of its alternative promotions department, which dealt with product from across its Columbia, Epic and S2 divisions. Four redundancies have resulted in the move,...

Columbia aims to further exploit the School Disco club craze next month with the release of the 40-track School Disco -- Spring Term on February 11.
February 2, 2002... Columbia aims to further exploit the School Disco club craze next month with the release of the 40-track School Disco -- Spring Term on February 11. The follow-up to last year's School Disco -- The Best Days Of Your Life will be supported by a...

GWR improves summer events after centralising operations. (Marketing).
February 2, 2002... The increasingly crowded calendar for live summer outdoor events has prompted the commercial radio groups to unveil details of their branded concerts early this year as they compete for key artists. GWR met pluggers in London last week to...

Mastercard adopts cautious approach to Brits sponsorship. (Marketing).
February 2, 2002... Mastercard says it is to open discussions on the possible extension of its sponsorship of the Brits after scrutinising the audience for ITV's coverage of the 2002 Brit Awards. This year represents the fourth time the payment card has been...

Warner to exploit valentine's day with evening standard promotion. (Marketing).
February 2, 2002... Warner Strategic Marketing is spending more than 22,000 [pounds sterling] on a Valentine's Day promotion in the London Evening Standard. The deal is part of a broader marketing strategy for two themed compilations; Love So Strong featuring...

EMAP pays McKie out of court. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Former Q editor John McKie has agreed a substantial out of court settlement with Emap, following his sudden departure from the magazine last July. McKie had been drafted in from Smash Hits in early 2001 following a swift succession of editors,...

Radio groups report revenue dips. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Radio groups Capital and GWR both forecast continuing difficult conditions for radio advertising in statements issued last Wednesday. Capital Radio announced at its AGM that "tough" advertising conditions resulted in a 9% dip in revenues for...

Bramley to leave ITC. (news file).
February 2, 2002... In The City managing director Warren Bramley is leaving the Manchester-based company, which celebrated its 10th anniversary event last year. Bramley joined ITC from Factory Records in 1999 and since then has acted as founder Tony Wilson's right...

XFM appoints new head of press. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Sacha Taylor-Cox has been appointed head of press for London alternative station Xfm. Initially Taylor-Cox -- who was previously head of press for Slice -- will be reporting to Charlotte Soussan, head of marketing at Xfm, working together on...

Virgin radio launches ad service. (news file).
February 2, 2002... CBT, Proctor & Gamble and The Daily Telegraph are among the first clients to take advantage of a new bespoke advertising service launched by Virgin Radio. The Access All Areas service gives brands access to Virgin's programming, research and...

Decca and initial unite for Watson. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Decca Records and production company Initial have joined forces to promote tenor Russell Watson's Night of the Voice concert from the Auckland Domain in New Zealand. Initial is producing the February 6 show, which will be sold to TV...

This week's BPI awards. (news file).
February 2, 2002... David Gray's White Ladder goes seven-times platinum, The Hives' Your New Favourite Band gees gold and Nickelback's Silver Side Up receives a silver award.

How TV shows' ratings compare. (news file).
February 2, 2002... HOW TV SHOWS' RATINGS COMPARE Programme this week % change (000s) on 2000 Top Of The Pops * 4,264 -13.4 Top Of The Pops II 3,145 n/a CD:UK * 2,120 ...

UK-signed artists dominate the top end of the German airplay chart with six tracks in the top 10.
February 2, 2002... * UK-signed artists dominate the top end of the German airplay chart with six tracks in the Top 10. Kate Winslet's Christmas hit What If rises 8-4 for EMI Liberty, while Polydor's Lighthouse Family remain at number five for a second week with...

After topping Europe's charts across Europe last year with can't get you out of my head, Parlophone's Kylie Minogue now looks set to continue her overseas success with the follow-up in your eyes.
February 2, 2002... * After topping Europe's charts across Europe last year with Can't Get You Out Of My Head, Parlophone's Kylie Minogue now looks set to continue her overseas success with the follow-up In Your Eyes. It progresses 20. 15 this week on the Top 100...

Despite dipping 31-34 on France's airplay chart this week innocent/virgin's atomic kitten surge ahead again in the sales countdown with eternal flame moving up to 13.
February 2, 2002... * Despite dipping 31-34 on France's airplay chart this week Innocent/Virgin's Atomic Kitten surge ahead again in the sales countdown with Eternal Flame moving up to 13. Meanwhile, across the rest of Europe, their next single You Are is locked...

Mushroom's Garbage claim the second highest new entry of the week with Cherry lips (Go Baby Go) on the Australian singles chart to sit a place behind Rabble Williams' nonmoving better man.
February 2, 2002... * Mushroom's Garbage claim the second highest new entry of the week with Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go) on the Australian singles chart to sit a place behind Rabble Williams' nonmoving Better Man. The UK contingent down under is further boosted by...

As UK TV viewers await the conclusion of Popstars' successor pop idol and subsequent releases from the winner, the phenomenon is spawning a brace of top-selling albums in Spain.
February 2, 2002... * As UK TV viewers await the conclusion of Popstars' successor Pop Idol and subsequent releases from the winner, the phenomenon is spawning a brace of top-selling albums in Spain. UK-signed artists Rabble Williams, Kylie Minogue and Sting all...

Robbie Williams' EMI:Chrysalis album swing when you're winning holds its position at number three in the Dutch sales chart this week while Enya's WEA London album a day without rain holds at number six.
February 2, 2002... * Robbie Williams' EMI:Chrysalis album Swing When You're Winning holds its position at number three in the Dutch sales chart this week while Enya's WEA London album A Day Without Rain holds at number six. Meanwhile, best of albums by The Bee...

Chinese market worth 50m [pounds sterling] ready to open up to UK indies. (International).
February 2, 2002... A fact-finding mission by Aim's international committee to Beijing, Shanghai, Hang Kong, Seoul and Tokyo has uncovered a huge potential market for UK independent music and resulted in the first licensing deal struck by a UK indie in China. ...

Universal classics & jazz.
February 2, 2002... Universal Classics & Jazz is aiming to break Scandinavia's top-selling female artist Sissel (pictured) in the UK, with the release of her single Carrier Of A Secret on March 18. Her album All Good Things will follow shortly afterwards. Sissel,...

UK top 20 airplay hits in Europe.
February 2, 2002... UK TOP 20 AIRPLAY HITS IN EUROPE TW LW Title/Artist (UK company) 1 1 Can't Get You Out... Kylie Minogue (Parlophone) 2 2 Somethin' Stupid Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman (Chrysalis) 3 4 What If Kate Winslet...

Gavin US urban top 20.
February 2, 2002... GAVIN US URBAN TOP 20 TW LW Title/Artist (UK company) 1 1 How You Remind Me Nickelback (Roadrunner/IDJMG) 2 2 Get The Party Started Pink (LaFace/Arista) 3 3 U Got It Bad Usher (Arista) 4 4 Whenever...

Top UK and UK-signed sales chart performers abroad.
February 2, 2002... TOP UK AND UK-SIGNED SALES CHART PERFORMERS ABROAD Country Title/Artist (Label) chart pos. LW AUSTRALIA single Better Man Robbie Williams (Chrysalis) 6 ...

American chartwatch. (International).
February 2, 2002... After eight consecutive weeks at number one on the US albums chart, Creed's Weathered is finally dethroned. Country star Alan Jackson's Drive is its replacement at the summit after selling a massive 423,000 copies last week -- the highest...

Worlds end merger sends Adams to US. (A&R).
February 2, 2002... A number of UK producers are poised for a boost in profile following the recent merger of Paul Adams Management with one of the world's top producer management companies, Worlds End. The deal has seen Adams relocate to the US with the...

Pop pair unite to carry on the spirit of steps. (A&R).
February 2, 2002... Former Steps members lan "H" Watkins and Claire Richards have formed a duo and are currently at a key stage in negotiating a record deal. Contractual negotiations for the duo, who will release records under the name H And Claire, are...

Warner/Chappell.
February 2, 2002... Warner/Chappell has struck what is understood to be the most expensive one-single publishing deal in history for DB Boulevard's future hit Point Of View. The deal, which was sealed at Midem last week, was struck in two sections. The first...

Label focus: all around the world. (A&R).
February 2, 2002... With one of 2002's surprise hits to their name (courtesy of DJ Alligator) and a second this week with Flip n Fill's reissue of True Love Never Dies, Blackburn-based All Around The World is clocking up the hits faster than any other independent...

Hear'say continue minus marsh. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Polydor's Hear'Say have ended two weeks of speculation by finally confirming that Kym Marsh has permanently, left the group. At the time of going to press, Hear'Say were scheduled to appear on Friday's Top Of The Pops as a four-piece to...

Producer allison launches sonic360. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Producer Chris Allison, whose credits include Beta Band and Coldplay, has formed a new company with four subsidiary labels. Sonic360 will release a sampler entitled Sonic360 Freeway in March to showcase some of the artists signed. The company...

Interest in Sonic's Albi hots up. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Publishing and record A&R interest is growing in Albi, a new pop project being developed by production company Sonic, which previously developed ZTT-signed Leilani. The act's material is co-written with Sonic's Philip Japp and Adrianne Aiken.

Mann gets big break with Electric Stew. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Electric Stew, the label of the Shoreditch club of the same name, will be releasing the winner of Dazed & Confused magazine's big break awards. The winner of the music category -- which was judged by a panel including Radio One's Mary Ann...

Kelis in deal talks. (news file).
February 2, 2002... R&B singer Kelis is understood to be in the process of negotiating a switch from Virgin Records America to BMG. The artist's production team The Neptunes last week confirmed details of a new BMG imprint called Star Trak Entertainment, although...

Riva success leads to albums deal. (news file).
February 2, 2002... WEA London has signed Danni Minogue to a long-term albums deal. It follows Minogue's recent guest vocal on Riva's current hit Who Do You Love Now (Stringer), which was released through London's ffrr imprint.

Cornershop remix. (news file).
February 2, 2002... Cornershop will be aiming to score a world record for the longest remix in history, produced as part of the promotion for their new album Handcream For A Generation, which will be issued through Wiiija in April. The challenge will take place...

Music week playlist. (news file).
February 2, 2002... 1 Giant Leap -- My Culture (Palm Pictures) The first of many highlights from an enchanting project (single, March); Doves -- The Fear (Heavenly) Shaping up to be the comeback of the year (single, March); Beverley Knight -- Who Am I (Parlophone)...

Kissin gears up for an active year. (Classical news).
February 2, 2002... Described by the Independent on Sunday as "the greatest pianist of our time", Evgeny Kissin (pictured) has the charismatic combination of musical and technical qualities required to draw capacity audiences to his concert performances. The...

Holland refocuses universal classical.
February 2, 2002... Universal Classics & Jazz chief Bill Holland has restructured his division to focus further the company's A&R and marketing activities and to reflect changes in the market. Leading the changes, Dickon Stainer, who was previously head of...

Album of the week. (Classical).
February 2, 2002... VIVALDI: Stabat Mater; Nisi Dominus; Longe mala. Daniels; Europa Galante/Biondi (virgin Classics VC 5 45474 2). This is an important release for Virgin Classic, one highlighting the excellence of its early music Veritas line in general and the...

Brahms: Complete Lieder Edition Vol.5. Banse, Schmidt, Deutsch. (Reviews: for records released up to February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... BRAHMS: Complete Lieder Edition Vol.5. Banse, Schmidt, Deutsch. (CPO 999 445-2). The songs on this release in CPO's complete Brahms Lieder edition are, with exceptions such as Meine Liebe ist grun and the Heimweh set, rarely heard in the...

JS Bach: Hochsterwunschtes Freudonfest; Preise, Jerusalem, Den Herrn. Bach Collegium Japan/Suzuki. (Reviews: for records released up to February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... JS BACH: Hochsterwunschtes Freudonfest; Preise, Jerusalem, Den Herrn. Bach Collegium Japan/Suzuki. (BIS BIS-CD-1131). The two extraordinary cantatas on this disc were written for mundane occasions, respectively the inauguration of a new organ...

Korngold: Music From Captain Blood (1935); The Prince And The Pauper (1937); The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex (1939); The Sea Hawk (1940). London Symphony Orchestra/Previn. (Reviews: for records released up to February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... KORNGOLD: Music From Captain Blood (1935); The Prince And The Pauper (1937); The Private Lives Of Elizabeth And Essex (1939); The Sea Hawk (1940). London Symphony Orchestra/Previn. (Deutsche Grammophon 471 347-2). The combination of Andre...

DB BOULEVARD: Point Of View. (Single of the week: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... DB BOULEVARD: Point Of View (Illustrious CDILL2). This trio of Italian producers has recruited the vocal talents of Moony and picked up a surefire hit along the way. This uplifting vocal track, which has its roots in dance but clearly has...

No Doubt: Rock Steady. (Album of the week: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... NO DOUBT: Rock Steady (Interscope 493158,2). Following a low-key release at the end of 2001, No Doubt's fifth album is poised to make up for the ground lost on their last set, Return Of Saturn, with a full-scale UK release. The album manages to...

The Kennedy Soundtrack: Wrong Day. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RECOMMENDED THE KENNEDY SOUNDTRACK: Wrong Day (Instant Karma KARMA5CD). Hailing from Newport, South Wales, these lads represent the latest in a long line of UK bands attempting to provide a valid alternative to US nu-metal giants. The lead...

S Club 7: You. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RECOMMENDED S CLUB 7: You (Polydor 5705812). The magnificent 7 follow Have You Ever with a slice of chirpy pop. Taken from their 1m-selling third album, You has been B-listed at Radio Two.

Leann Rimes: But I Do Love You. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... LEANN RIMES: But I Do Love You (Curb CURBCD075). Still only 20, Rimes has chalked up two Grammy Awards and sold more than 20m albums. This, the third single from her gold-selling album, is written by Diane Warren (Christina Aguilera, Mariah...

Mystikal: Bouncin' Back. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... MYSTIKAL: Bouncin' Back (Bumpin' Me Against The Wall) (Jive 9253272). One of the most distinctive rapping styles on the circuit is allied with a sparse, jazzy horn section for this single taken from the follow-up to Mystikal's multi-platinum...

Timo Maas: To Get Down. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RECOMMENDED TIMO MAAS: To Get Down (Perfecto PERF30CDS). German producer/DJ Maas surprises yet again with this guitar-fuelled track featuring vocals from Phil Barnes. B-listed at Radio One, it has topped MW's Cool Cuts Chart. Following his Top...

Outsidaz Feat. Rah Digga & Melanie Blatt: I'm Leaving. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... OUTSIDAZ FEAT. RAH DIGGA & MELANIE BLATT: I'm Leaving (RuffLife RLCD03). New Jersey's finest remix the standout track from their album The Bricks and replace Kelis with former All Saint Blatt. B-listed at Radio One, the result is a surefire hit...

Brandy: What About Us. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... BRANDY: What About Us (East West PR02925). This is already A-listed at Radio One, probably due to Brandy's earlier successes as opposed to the strength of this track. Not to be confused with the soul classic of the same name, this Rodney...

Titiyo: Come Along. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RECOMMENDED TITIYO: Come Along (WEA WEA340CD). Judging from this single, it is easy to see why Titiyo has garnered so much success in her native Sweden and across Europe. Come Along unveils the artist's departure from her previous R&B flavoured...

Relish: Heart Shaped Box. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RELISH: Heart Shaped Box (EMI CDEMDJ609). This rock/soul outfit from Downpatrick made a name for themselves in 2001 with support slots for U2, Kelis and Ash. Their debut single, Rainbow Zephyr, picked up airplay but failed to break through....

Victoria Beckham: A Mind Of Its Own. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... VICTORIA BECKHAM: A Mind Of Its Own (Virgin VSCDT1824). Posh's second single from her debut album mixes spoken and sung vocals around a glossy backing. Radio remains hard to come by though, as she looks to boost her debut album. (dotmusic) ...

Ben & Jason: How The Hell Do I Explain. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RECOMMENDED BEN & JASON: How The Hell Do I Explain (Go Beat GOBCD49). Taken from the duo's third album Ten Songs About You, this confirms Ben Parker and Jason Hazeley's status as two of the finest songwriters around at present. Their latest...

Anniq: Skin Deep. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... ANNIQ: Skin Deep (Telstar CDSTAS 3216). Pete Kirtley and Tim Hawes, the songwriting partnership responsible for Hearsay's Pure And Simple, reputedly turned down both Samantha Mumba and Anastacia for this tune. Instead, they opted for this...

O-Town: Love Should Be A Crime. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... O-TOWN: Love Should Be A Crime Records 74321918052). O-Town have certainly come a long way since MTV's Making The Band. They have already notched up three hit singles, a platinum debut album and a US tour with Britney Spears. Their fourth...

Depeche Mode: Goodnight Lovers. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... DEPECHE MODE: Goodnight Lovers (Mute CDBONG33). The reinvigorated Mode release the fourth single from their Top 10 album Exciter, which finds the trio shedding their techno armoury in favour of a soulful electronic lullaby. Although it is...

The Hives: Hate To Say I Told You So. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RECOMMENDED THE HIVES: Hate To Say I Told You So (Poptones BHR1057). Taken from their excellent album, Your New Favourite Band, this is a breathless slice of slamming rock from one of the most entertaining bands around. Sharply-dressed with a...

Spiritualized: Do It All Over Again. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... SPIRITUALIZED: Do It All Over Again (Spaceman/Arista OPM004). Jason Pierce visits more upbeat musical territory on the third single from Let It Come Down. This uptempo guitar-led track with orchestral backing and almost poppy vocal harmonies is...

Ian Brown: Whispers. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... IAN BROWN: Whispers (Polydor 5705382). The second single from Brown's album Music From The Spheres offers few of the thrills offered by last single F.E.A.R., although the package is strengthened by a great new track, Superstar. The former Stone...

Dilated Peoples: Worst Comes To Worst. (Single reviews: for records released on February 11, 2002).
February 2, 2002... RECOMMENDED DILATED PEOPLES: Worst Comes To Worst (Capitol CDCL834). Crisp, simple beats and a killer guitar line are coupled with a guest appearance from Gangstarr's Guru on this highlight from their album Expansion Team. This great single has...