Finally following up their 2004 debut, the elegantly rocking young locals in Unique Chique are hinting at great things to come on their latest EP. Tightening up the songwriting and honing a newfound sense of subtlety, they're building on a solid foundation of good ol' Midwestern indie rock and the artier sounds of Radiohead and the Sea and Cake. Able to plumb the depths of angst and heartbreak without any emo whining, vocalist Joe Starita evokes a much less grating Bono, with an expressively yearning tenor...   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. The seven-song Unique Thelonious Monk (1956) platter was the pianist's second during his remarkable five-year tenure on Riverside. His debut for the label was the aptly titled Plays Duke Ellington (1955) and once again, on this disc, Monk's song selection did not feature any original compositions. Rather, the well-chosen standards included exemplify and help further establish the pianist and bandleader within the context of familiar melodies at the head of a trio -- consisting of Oscar Pettif...   [ read more ]

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