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Soundcheck / June 27, 2005

Soundcheck

Monday, June 27, 2005
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  • The British band Coldplay's third album "X&Y" (EMI)

    Coldplay: Greatest or Most Insufferable Band?

    The British band Coldplay has gone straight to the top of the Billboard 200 chart with its third album "X&Y" (EMI). Some are already calling them the World's Biggest Rock Band but others disagree, arguing that their music is middle of the road, and they are mere pretenders to U2's throne. Today: a face-off over Coldplay with New York Times music critic Jon Pareles and Newsday music critic Glenn Gamboa. We also take listener calls. Also on the show: The husband and wife Newman & Oltman guitar duo join us to share a new work by Augusta Read Thomas, titled "memory: SWELLS." The inspiration for Thomas' 10-minute work is a snippet of poetry by A.R. Ammons.

Additional Resources:
» Glenn Gamboa on Coldplay
» The Case Against Coldplay by Jon Pareles
» The Pareles Effect, Courtesy of the ‘NYT’ and Coldplay
» Augusta Read Thomas's Web site
Arcade Fire

When I Missed the Boat

Soundcheck

How prejudice and second-guessing can cause you to miss some great music. Also, Juilliard-trained pianist Andy Russo joins us to share "Mix Tape," a collection of 14 classical arrangements of nuggets by Billy Joel, James Blunt, the B-52's, and others.

johnny flynn

Johnny Flynn

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Johnny Flynn, a London-based singer-songwriter, performs songs from his new album, "A Larum."

Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal

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Pianist and composer Ahmad Jamal was a major influence on Miles Davis in the 50s. Today rappers sample his music. He joins us to discuss his latest album.

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