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The Week in Music: Arctic Monkeys Manque, Rumble Strips, Makes Some Noise; A Timberlake Christmas
The days immediately following Thanksgiving are supposed to be a frenzy of shopping, but nobody seems to have told the record labels, who on this Tuesday seem to have left the shelves a little bare. Fans of “too latin for hip hop, too hip hop for latins” rapper Pitbull or metal band Mudvayne will perhaps forgive us for saying so.
At least Justin Timberlake has a present for his fans: a deluxe edition of his 2006 album FutureSex/LoveSounds. Just in time for Christmas! It’s the one-two punch of a CD, which includes his “Until the End of Time” duet with Beyoncé, and a DVD of music videos and live performances. Once again, Justin makes life a little bit easier for men trying to please their ladies.
In terms of truly new music releases, however, Kanine Records stands out for trying to make a little noise for U.K. import the Rumble Strips, who are an Arctic Monkeys manqué—but with a horn section! Their EP, Alarm Clock, is meant to whet the appetites of ignorant Yankees, as the band heads back to the studio to record a full-length album. Hear them now before you’re nauseated by the hype. read more »
