Aimee Mann

Squeezing Out The Favourites

I liked Til Tuesday's "Voices Carry" and "I Should've Known" from Aimee Mann's 1993 Whatever solo debut. But though I've probably listened to all of her albums since then, I haven't kept any and couldn't tell you a single song title. So I was in no rush to see her open for Squeeze, but, once my dinner plans fell through and I...
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Aimee Mann

Aimee Mann may be the musical equivalent of J.D. Salinger. Her unique gift for weaving potent character sketches is uncontested in modern songwriting. But Mann isn't one of the forlorn, wayward souls that frequent her story-like lyrics, and she makes this clear on the markedly optimistic @#%&*! Smilers. Mann's seventh full-length is a...
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@#%&*! Smilers

Aimee Mann — One More Drifter In The Snow

The first reaction to an Aimee Mann Christmas record is, "What?" followed by, "Oh man, how cool is that going to be?" The answer is, "Pretty damn cool." Mann has put her unique spin on a handful of Christmas classics, as well as one original tune and another penned by hubby Michael Penn. Given her style, it makes...
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Aimee Mann — The Forgotten Arm

On The Forgotten Arm, Aimee Mann doesn't deviate from her trademark sound. This isn't to say she lacks creativity. Her innovation tends to lie beneath the surface with her storytelling, especially on her first concept album. Listen to the tale of John and Caroline as they meet and struggle through inner demons while hitting the road together. Mann...
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Aimee Mann - The Forgotten Arm

Aimee Mann — Lost In Space

It’s not likely that Lost In Space, the new record by Aimee Mann, will knock you on your ass and demand your attention. It will, however, insinuate itself into your ears and mind until you find yourself humming the songs in your sleep. On the downside, the pacing is pretty samey throughout, so there aren’t a lot of sonic hills and valleys to...
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Aimee Mann - Lost In Space

Ice-T Vs. Aimee Mann

Here is your insult for the month for April 2010: "Eat a hot bowl of dicks." That's what Ice-T had to say to Aimee Mann after she wondered why the hell he'd been on an episode of Law & Order. "Christ, there is no reason in the world anyone should have ever have cast Ice T in a television show," Mann tweeted on Thursday (...
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Merry Krasinskimas

The holidays are fast approaching, and what better way to put you in the Christmas spirit than a cute "Winter Wonderland" duet between Aimee Mann and Office Jim?!   Sighhhh.... I heart you, John Krasinski!
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Aimee Mann Showcases Soundtrack Sensibilities

Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann puts the focus on her unique storytelling ability with @#%&*! Smilers, which was released on Tuesday through her SuperEgo Records imprint. "In reaction to the last record [2005's The Forgotten Arm], which had a narrative that went through the whole record, I wanted to do every song different and not worry...
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Aimee Mann Will Release A Christmas Record On Halloween

Following recent announcements of seasonal releases from Twisted Sister and Sarah McLachlan, songstress Aimee Mann also plans to cash in on the holiday spirit by releasing a collection of her interpretations of some classics and some new originals. One More Drifter In The Snow will hit shelves on Halloween via Mann's Super Ego label. Mann, 45,...
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