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Ethan Brown

February 24, 2003 | Pop Music Review
Dodging the Bullet

Rapper 50 Cent has seen his share of violence, a subject that imbues his debut album with an overwhelming grimness; Human League still has the power to surprise.

February 17, 2003 | Pop Music Review
In Brief

From the boho theatricality of Berlin to the Warhol remembrance "Songs for Drella", Lou Reed has never shirked from making concept albums.

January 13, 2003 | Pop Music Review
Disc Aid

Forget Eminem and Avril Lavigne: In 2002, the major labels were upstaged -- and outclassed -- by the indies.

December 23, 2002 | Pop Music Review
Soul on Nice

On new albums, Jay-Z's charismatic ease has degenerated into predictable, mush-mouthed rehashing, but Nas jabs with the best of them. And Mariah? Next question . . .

December 9, 2002 | Pop Music Review
In Brief

Missy ElliottÂ’s decidedly retro fourth album, 'Under Construction', contrasts hip-hopÂ’s current seriousness with its more joyful past. Plus, Rock and Roll 1.

November 25, 2002 | Pop Music Review
Selling Points

Justin Timberlake flies solo and plays it safe; TLC hits with what will be a tribute to the late Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes.

November 25, 2002 | Feature
Life and Debt

Why Jam Master Jay's finances are as much of a mystery as his murder.

November 11, 2002 | Pop Music Review
In Brief

Ethan Brown reviews new albums from Nirvana and Santana

October 28, 2002 | Movies
Ex–Coke Kingpin Turns Up His Nose At Miramax Biopic

Azie Faison Jr. may be the only New Yorker who doesn't want his life glamorized on the big screen.

October 28, 2002 | Winter Travel 2002: Where Next
The New Prague: Bohemian Rhapsody

A young generation of artists (and would-be artists), lured by rock-bottom rents, edgy nightlife, and an "up for it," liberal culture, are singing Berlin's praises.