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...Look Me in the Eye Sister” is one of the album’s true gems. An understated rock song, its heavy guitar riff is punctuated with a bristling synth energy that climbs toward a rousing climax, successfully exploiting the sultry, dulcet tones of guest vocalist Jess Larrabee. The album contains many such collaborations, which successfully harness the youthful musical energy of a diverse range of artists, including Nick Littlemore from Empire of the Sun, and British pop superstar Will Young...

Author: By Colm Dubhrosa, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Groove Armada | 3/2/2010 | See Source »

...does not suffice for you to say I am a sweet girl,” croons Joanna Newsom on the final song of “Have One on Me.” Nor does it suffice, after listening to the new album, her third, to marginalize the gifted harpist, pianist, and singer-songwriter any longer...

Author: By Paula I. Ibieta, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Joanna Newsom | 3/2/2010 | See Source »

After the 1980s, charity tunes hit mostly false notes (Anyone remember 2008's "Just Stand Up"?) except for Elton John's 1997 reworking of "Candle in the Wind," which benefited Princess Diana's foundation following her death. The song's outsize success--it is the best-selling single ever--spawned a wave of imitators too lazy to even think up new lyrics. "Do They Know It's Christmas?" was rerecorded and released in 2004 to benefit Darfur. And the new "We Are the World," featuring an Auto-Tuned Lil Wayne in place of Bob Dylan, may be raising money atop...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Brief History: Benefit Songs | 3/1/2010 | See Source »

...Irish supergroup that included Sting, Bono and George Michael--recorded "Do They Know It's Christmas?" to benefit African famine victims. The effort raised some $18 million and was soon copied across the pond by USA for Africa with "We Are the World," which quickly became the best-selling song of the decade...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Brief History: Benefit Songs | 3/1/2010 | See Source »

Jean also made a surprise appearance at the evening show, opening it with an original arrangement on the acoustic guitar that included his song “Sweetest Girl...

Author: By Tara W. Merrigan, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Wyclef Jean Sets Tone at Cultural Event | 3/1/2010 | See Source »

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