Email Author Phil Freeman

2008 Stories by Phil Freeman

• Calle 13

  published October 16, 2008

  On its self-titled 2005 debut, Calle 13 was hilarious and musically innovative, vocalist Residente's lyrics poking fun at every aspect of... More >>

• Metallica

  published October 2, 2008

  It's great to hear guitarist Kirk Hammett soloing again, and Lars Ulrich pounding a kit that sounds like drums instead of trash-can lids. And... More >>

• Various Artists

  published May 29, 2008

  The image of African music, as seen through American eyes, goes through phases. Right now we're in a retro moment: It would be easy to look at... More >>