Brendan Benson Gets "A Whole Lot Better" With Letterman
Surprising nobody, folks are more keyed in to the fact that Brendan Benson has released a solo album this time around. His last three LPs paved the way for successful runs with the Raconteurs, and in turn that fun with Jack has paved the way for the Michigan songsmith's appearance at the Ed Sullivan Theatre Friday under his own name. A few notes: Brendan and band make good work of "A Whole Lot Better"'s '70s feeling, sweet-laced classic/power-pop; his voice gets some great showcasing in the s...
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Surprising nobody, folks are more keyed in to the fact that Brendan Benson has released a solo album this time around. His last three LPs paved the way for successful ... more info
Twangville — Twangville readers picked fan write-in My Old Familiar Friend by Brendan Benson as their favorite release for week of August 18, 2009. With his fourth solo LP Brendan Ben... more info