Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'christian bordal'

Teitur Serves Up Dreamy Pop

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Teitur is a musician from a tiny island near Sweden. His sound? Folky pop is delivered with a twist of melancholy. Music journalist Christian Bordal has a review of Teitur's new album, The Singer.

Teitur: Pride of the Faroe Islands

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:48:00 EDT

While Teitur's music hasn't reached many fans in the U.S., he's the Faroe Islands' most famous singer-songwriter. Music journalist Christian Bordal spoke with the singer about his music, his storytelling, and life growing up in the remote Scandinavian islands.

A Rapper Out of Sudan's Civil War

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Emmanuel Jal was a child soldier in Sudan's brutal civil war. Now he is a rapper with a new album out called Warchild. Music journalist Christian Bordal has a review and profile of the artist.

A Rapper Out of Sudan's Civil War

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Emmanuel Jal was a child soldier in Sudan's brutal civil war. Now he is a rapper with a new album out called Warchild. Music journalist Christian Bordal has a review and profile of the artist.

A Paean to the Music of Summer

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 15:31:00 EDT

Summer has arrived, the sun is shining (at least, it's supposed to be) and music journalist/armchair philosophizer Christian Bordal ruminates on the appropriate sounds for the season.

Why Holiday Music Hurts So Good

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:00:00 EST

Carolers beware! Music critic Christian Bordal doesn't want to hear any more Christmas songs. Bordal, of member station KCRW, explains why he thinks holiday music is so bad -- but makes people feel so good.

Nellie McKay's 'Pretty Little Head'

Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:39:00 EST

There's more Nellie McKay to love on her new CD. The singer-songwriter now produces her own music -- on her own label, and on her own terms. She talks to music reviewer Christian Bordal about what she says is her "attempt to get across a very personal statement."

Vince Gill's Four-Disc Musical Journey

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:36:00 EDT

Country music star Vince Gill has a new four-disc collection of new music. Each disc covers a different genre, spanning traditional country and bluegrass, "modern" country, rock and jazz. Music critic Christian Bordal has a review.

Greg Laswell: 'Through Toledo'

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 13:00:00 EDT

Singer-songwriter Greg Laswell recently released a new CD called Through Toledo. Music critic Christian Bordal talks with Laswell about the painful events that inspired his songs.

Gomez: 'How We Operate'

Tue, 02 May 2006 13:00:00 EDT

Members of the British pop band Gomez pride themselves on the collaborative way they create songs. Music critic Christian Bordal of member station KCRW has a review of the band's new album, How We Operate.

Wayne Coyne and The Flaming Lips 'At War'

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:00:00 EDT

Independent music critic Christian Bordal chats with Wayne Coyne, lead singer of the iconoclastic rock group The Flaming Lips about their new CD, At War With the Mystics. Have these "purposely oddball" musicians gone mainstream? Listen for yourself...

Beth Orton's 'Comfort of Strangers'

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:27:10 EST

On her latest album, Comfort of Strangers, musician Beth Orton moves away from the electronica sound she is known for, relying instead on the simple sounds of her voice and guitar. Independent music critic Christian Bordal has a review.

System of a Down: 'Hypnotize'

Wed, 07 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST

System of a Down: 'Hypnotize' December 7, 2005 · Music critic Christian Bordal reviews the two-CD collection Hypnotize, the latest from the Armenian-American, Los Angeles-based rock group System of a Down. The band's follow-up album to their best-selling surprise hit Mezmerize finds the band once again pounding out a genre-bending blend of rock, reggae, punk, metal and rap.

Kate Bush Returns with 'Aerial'

Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

Kate Bush Returns with 'Aerial' November 30, 2005 · Kate Bush's new CD, Aerial is her first recording in more than a decade. Bush was best known for her 1977 smash hit song, "Wuthering Heights." Christian Bordal offers a review of Aerial.

A Solo Paul Weller Returns with 'As Is Now'

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 EST

A Solo Paul Weller Returns with 'As Is Now' November 1, 2005 · British punk/soul/mod rocker Paul Weller's 30-year career included leading the seminal band The Jam, and the neo-soul outfit Style Council. He's had a solo career since 1992 and his new CD is called As Is Now. Day to Day music critic Christian Bordal shares his thoughts on the CD and on Weller.

Fiona Apple: 'Extraordinary Machine'

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Fiona Apple: 'Extraordinary Machine' October 11, 2005 · Music critic Christian Bordal reviews singer Fiona Apple's long-awaited album Extraordinary Machine. Six years and two recording sessions after she began working on it, Apple says she is happy with the result -- and so are many critics.

'Swimmer': Indie-Rock Goodness from Girl Friday

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Music critic Christian Bordal reviews the new album by the New York indie-rock trio Girl Friday. Their new self-released CD is Swimmer.

Hanne Hukkelberg: 'Little Things'

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Hanne Hukkelberg: 'Little Things' August 9, 2005 · A Norwegian singer translates the sounds of her homeland... music critic Christian Bordal reviews Little Things, the latest CD from Norwegian singer Hanne Hukkelberg.

Doves: 'Some Cities'

Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT

Doves: 'Some Cities' May 10, 2005 · Day to Day music critic Christian Bordal reviews Some Cities, the latest recording from the rock trio Doves, who follow in the melancholy tradition of fellow Manchester bands such as Joy Division (later New Order) and the Smiths.

A Birthday Tribute to Singer Joe Cocker

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 EST

In recognition of the rock legend's 60th birthday, music critic Christian Bordal looks at Joe Cocker's 1971 album, Mad Dogs and Englishmen.

M.I.A: Activism with a DIY Hip-Hop Beat

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 EST

The music of M.I.A, a young hip-hop artist who grew up in Sri Lanka and South London, bridges the gap between her war-torn past and her urban present. Day to Day music critic Christian Bordal reviews her CD, Arular.

Bordal on Music: Yoko Ono's Dance Club Hit

Mon, 13 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

Music critic Christian Bordal reports on singer and songwriter Yoko Ono -- the widow of former Beatle John Lennon -- whose latest dance club song has scored another hit for the 71-year-old artist.

TV on the Radio Wins Shortlist Music Prize

Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Day to Day music critic Christian Bordal reports on the Shortlist Music Prize, a music award given out annually to a rising independent artist. Finalists for the prize are selected by a panel of judges from diverse music and media fields.

Leonard Cohen: 'Dear Heather'

Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Day to Day music critic Christian Bordal reviews Leonard Cohen's new release, Dear Heather.

Joseph Arthur: 'Our Shadows Will Remain'

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Musician Joseph Arthur's fourth full-length CD, Our Shadows Will Remain, is sure to garner critical acclaim and add to Arthur's league of loyal fans. Music critic Christian Bordal recently caught a live performance of Arthur in Los Angeles, and shares his impression of the musician and his stage presence.