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David Byrne/Brian Eno album reviewed

Though it’s been available online for a while, the new David Byrne/Brian Eno collaboration finally got a plug at the AV Club, where the review was largely positive. The reviewer quite astutely points out that David Byrne has always kind of played at being in a mid-life crisis. But now that he’s actually a middle-aged man, his songwriting has that much more resonance in it. The biggest surprise on this record is how conventional it is. That’s not to say it’s not great, or that there are some strange sound on it, but after something like My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, the last Byrne/Eno collaboration, you’d expect a lot more weirdness to round out the album.

Instead, Everything that Happens Will Happen Today has a much more traditional pop song structure, and is even a bit folksy at times. There’s an audio sample of “Home” that you can listen to and get a good feel of what the review is hinting at.

If you haven’t seen Byrne’s amazing live show promoting this album, you’re highly encouraged to pick up some concert tickets before it wraps up. David Byrne tickets can be found at StubHub.com.

Los Campesinos! working overtime, put out another record

Just in time for Christmas, a new Los Campesinos! album has been issued. We Are Beautiful, We Are Doomed is their second record for the year—though in the comments on an AV Club review, it’s noted that the band considers this an EEP (extended-extended play). Whatever it is, it’s good, as the review points out. If you enjoyed their first release this year, then you’re sure to love this one. The review notes it’s more of the same, and that that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

“The title track is one of the band’s best yet: It’s a layered, glowing display of that intersection between total confidence and utter self-doubt,” the review notes, adding that vocalist Gareth Campesino (which is, naturally, a pseudonym) is a songwriter wise beyond his years. He’s apparently only 22—that means there’s a lot of brilliant work to come from this lad.

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2009 Elton John/Billy Joel Tour!

The music world is abuzz with news about an upcoming Elton John/Billy Joel Tour.  There is not yet a definitive schedule and the dates are only leaking out to the press a few at a time.  But for fans, any news is good news when it comes to their favorite musicians.  Two dates were announced this morning, according to Pollstar.com, one will be held on March 2 in Jacksonville, Florida and another is scheduled for March 10 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

These piano men are joining together to collaborate their pop/rock styles on stage and will likely draw in crowds of thousands around the nation.  Both artists have been on the scene for many years and have become icons in their own right, successfully earning a notable spot in the world music industry.  If you want to celebrate a night with these acclaimed musicians, be sure to check out upcoming tour dates and get a pair of Elton John tickets and Billy Joel tickets from Stubhub.com.

Britney to Hit the Road in 2009

Britney Spears will set out on her first arena tour in five years next spring in support of her latest album, Circus. The “Circus Starring Britney Spears” tour will begin in New Orleans March 3 and the Pussycat Dolls will support Spears. The pop star will start rehearsals for the tour next month with longtime choreographer Wade Robinson and after the North American leg of the tour (which runs through April 28 in Chicago), Spears will cross the pond to play London’s O2 arena June 3-4. Circus was released today, the pop star’s 27th birthday, via Jive and the album’s first single, “Womanizer,” is already setting records for biggest jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 after rocketing 96-1.

Tour dates for “Circus Starring Britney Spears”:

Mar. 3 : New Orleans (New Orleans Arena)

Mar. 5: Atlanta (Philips Arena)

Mar. 7: Miami (American Airlines Arena)

Mar. 8: Tampa, Fla. (St. Pete Times Forum)

Mar. 11: Uniondale, N.Y. (Nassau Coliseum)

Mar. 13: Newark, N.J. (Prudential Center)

Mar. 16: Boston (TD Banknorth Garden)

Mar. 18: Toronto (Air Canada Centre)

Mar. 20: Montreal (Bell Centre)

Mar. 24: Washington D.C. (Verizon Center)

Mar. 26: Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun)

Mar. 27: Pittsburgh (Mellon Arena)

Mar. 30: Houston (Toyota Center)

Mar. 31: Dallas (American Airlines Center)

Apr. 2: Kansas City, Mo. (Sprint Center)

Apr. 3: Minneapolis (Target Center)

Apr. 6: Edmonton (Rexall Place)

Apr. 8: Vancouver (GM Place)

Apr. 9: Tacoma, Washington (Tacomadome)

Apr. 11: Sacramento, Calif. (Arco Arena)

Apr. 12: San Jose, Calif. (HP Pavilion)

Apr.14: Salt Lake City (Energy Solutions Arena)

Apr. 16: Los Angeles (Staples Center)

Apr. 19: Anaheim, Calif. (Honda Center)

Apr. 24: Glendale, Ariz. (Jobing.com Arena)

Apr. 25: Las Vegas (MGM Grand Garden)

Apr. 28: Chicago (Allstate Arena)

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