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  • Rift

    • 8 out of 10
    • Phish
    • This quasi-concept album (the only of its kind) from these Vermonters finally showcased their ability to convey a message with a studio album, whereas previously they only succeeded in doing so live.
  • War of the Worlds

    • 10 out of 10
    • Jeff Wayne
    • With the new movie adaptation of H.G Wells' classic Sci Fi invasion tale, War of the Worlds, currently on theater screens everywhere, there's new interest in Jeff Wayne's rock opera version, and it is
  • Spilt Milk

    • 10 out of 10
    • Jellyfish
    • The second and final album from this power-pop group makes me wish Jellyfish had been able to make just one more record together. The album is best enjoyed as a whole piece, flowing from one track to
  • With Teeth

    • 4 out of 10
    • Nine Inch Nails
    • In the sprawling post-A&R rock and roll world, there are two camps: the Beatles and the Stones. The Beatles are the artists that like to explore, evolve, and change styles. The Stones are the artis

  • Goodbye Jumbo

    • 8 out of 10
    • World Party
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News

Microsoft’s iPod Competitor On the Way

Steve Balmer, Microsoft's CEO, confirmed that his company is planning on releasing something to take on the iPod, but didn't say exactly when. In an interview with Fortune, he said that Microsoft sees convergent devices as the way of the future, and that eventually people won't want to carry both a communication device and a music player.

Mr. Balmer said that Microsoft wants in the communication/entertainment device game, and to expect some announcements in the next 12 months.

Fortune also asked if he owned an iPod. Mr. Balmer replied "No, I do not. Nor do my children. My children--in many dimensions they're as poorly behaved as many other children, but at least on this dimension I've got my kids brainwashed: You don't use Google, and you don't use an iPod."

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