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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.
  • Aretha Sings the Blues

    • 6 out of 10
    • Aretha Franklin
    • While she didn't always have the best taste in song selection, Aretha Franklin is a must-study for anyone with interest in the human voice. She has the kind of powerful, recklessly passionate deliv

  • Goodbye Jumbo

    • 8 out of 10
    • World Party
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  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Once More, with Feeling

    • 10 out of 10
    • Various Artists
    • Most musical episodes of TV shows frankly stink. They are usually little more than ill-conceived vehicles intended to let the stars show off what musical talent they have. Once More, With Feeling,

  • The Life Pursuit

    • 8 out of 10
    • Belle & Sebastian
    • The Life Pursuit is a sort of Reeses Peanut Butter Cup. You get Belle & Sebastian's peanut butter (its wistful, often irresistible pop) dipped in a 'Have A Nice Day!' and glam 70s chocol

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Consumer Reports: iPod nano ‘sizzles,’ Motorola ROKR ‘fizzles’

Consumer Reports has published cnt_id=591741&FOLDER;<>folder_id=162691">its thoughts on the iPod nano and the iTunes-enabled Motorola ROKR cell phone. The magazine sums up its thoughts thus: "The player sizzles, the phone fizzles."

It finds some quibbles with the iPod nano, such as the shorter battery life compared to other flash-based MP3 players and the fact that its storage is less than comparably-priced iPod minis, but the bottom line is this: "The Nano is the top choice among MP3 players, with what may be the best-yet combination of size, storage and ergonomic ease."

The Motorola ROKR, however, gets dinged for its 100-song limitation, its less-sophisticated camera and the fact that users are forced to choose between listening to music or taking calls when using a Bluetooth headset. The bottom line, according to this magazine: "While the ROKR is an interesting experiment in extending the iPod brand, its hefty price and other drawbacks mean you’re better off sticking with a separate iPod and cell phone, at least for now."

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