Ken Richardson

30 Minutes with Steve Miller

By Ken Richardson
Posted September 4, 2006

Time keeps on slippin' indeed: It's been three decades since the release of the Steve Miller Band's hit-parade masterpiece, Fly Like an Eagle.

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Tracking Surround: Björk DualDiscs

By Ken Richardson
Posted October 6, 2006

Surrounded Elektra/Rhino Music •••½ DualDisc Mixes •••• Extras ••••½ Imagine reviewing

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MUSIC REVIEW: Erase Errata

By Ken Richardson
Posted October 6, 2006

Nightlife Kill Rock Stars Music •••½ Sound •••½ The first thing you notice is the sound, less brittle tha

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Music: All That Jazz

Ann Hampton Callaway, Jackie Allen, Geri Allen, Nancy Wilson, Laika Fatien, Arielle Dombasle, and Diana Krall

By Ken Richardson
Posted October 6, 2006

Looking around for jazz divas?

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iPod Traveling Companions

By Ken Richardson
Posted November 1, 2006

Pelican i1030 ($45; pelican.com). Think "pelican" and you may rightly think "watertight." But the i1030 micro-case is dustproof and crushproof, too, so take that, big bird! The polycarbonate case is available in yellow or white.

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New Product: DirecTV Titanium

By Ken Richardson
Posted November 1, 2006

DirecTV's Titanium plan gives you everything the satcaster offers: up to 10 receivers, more than 250 regular and HD channels, unlimited pay-per-view (without paying for it), 70 XM satellite radio channels, "personalized concierge customer service, 24/7," and more.

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Sony Vending Machines

By Ken Richardson
Posted November 1, 2006

Actually, Sony would prefer that you call its branded vending machines "automated kiosks." And the machines' maker, Zoom Systems, refers to them as "robotic stores." Whatever you call 'em, the Sony Access units are currently being test-marketed in various locations, including: • Malls: FlatIron Crossing (Broomfield, Colorado), Mall of Georgia (Buford), and Santa Rosa

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Music: Top of the Pop in '06

By Ken Richardson
Posted December 4, 2006

Think nobody writes and plays like the Fab Four anymore? Take that thought and let it be, 'cuz there's plenty of great pop here, there, and ... you know. You should know that 2006 has had more than its share of great releases.

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Music: Work Du Fab Four

For the benefit of Beatle fans, here we have some picks (one pan), with apple scores

By Ken Richardson
Posted December 4, 2006

THE BEATLES: Love (Apple/Capitol). Mashups from the Cirque du Soleil show. Unavailable at press time, but billed as "first Beatles album in 5.1": CD+DVD-Audio!

JOHN: The U.S. vs. John Lennon (Capitol; 4-½ stars). Edgy songs from the doc. Also out: Give Peace a Song (Hip-O DVD), Sean Lennon's Friendly Fire (Capitol CD).

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iPod Pit Stop

By Ken Richardson
Posted December 4, 2006

• Fatman iTube ($650; www.fat-man.co.uk, distributed in the U.S. via bluebirdmusic.com). So it's the holidays, and you want to get something that will truly impress your iPod pal.

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