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Cover of Kanye West's "Power" single (Kanye West/Amazon.com)
On the newly-released Kanye West album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy the rapper-producer states, "No one man should have all that power." Yet many critics are calling the album the best of the year. Today on Soundcheck: Guest host Sophie Harris of Time Out New York weighs whether Kanye can do no wrong, or is simply overblown. Also: Twin Shadow is the work of one George Lewis, Jr. He brings his synthesizers and pop sensibilities to perform live in the studio.
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Sophie Harris
The Power of 10
The new Kanye West album, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” was officially released on Monday. Many music critics have already deemed it the best album of 2010. Guest host Sophie Harris talks with Ryan Dombal of the music review site Pitchfork, which gave “Fantasy” a rare perfect 10 out of 10. Plus: we take your calls and comments.
Thanksgiving Day Soundtrack
There's no better way to spice your Thanksgiving Day than with a playlist from music critic and food writer Fred Plotkin. So you can pick the bird (or the tofurkey), prepare the stuffing and mash those yams - but leave the soundtrack up to Soundcheck.
See Fred Plotkin's Playlist Here.
In Studio: Twin Shadow
George Lewis, Jr. is the Dominican Republic-born, Florida-raised and Brooklyn-bred songwriter behind the dark synth-pop act Twin Shadow. He joins us live in-studio to perform songs from his debut album, Forget.
Playlist: Kanye West + Twin Shadow
Click through to see the music played on Soundcheck today!
Fred Plotkin’s Playlist for a Musical Thanksgiving
Click through for Fred Plotkin's Thanksgiving Day Soundtrack!
Gig Alert: Junip
Junip, the trio led by Argentine-Swedish José Gonzalez, is touring with its brand new debut album, and plays Irving Plaza tonight. Download Junip's "Always" here.
Gig Alert: Hollerado
Click here for four fun facts about Canadian indie-rockers Hollerado. And download the track, "Fake Drugs," for free here.
Gig Alert: Jen Shyu
The mutli-talented Jen Shyu brings her spine-tingling vocal chords to Barbès tonight. Download her haunting solo take on a Taiwanese folk song "Mother Cow's Companion" here.