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Sal Cinquemani

Sal Cinquemani is the co-founder and co-editor of Slant Magazine. His writing has appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, The Village Voice, and others. He is also an award-winning screenwriter/director and festival programmer.

Various Artists, Morricone RMX

Review: Various Artists, Morricone RMX

by Sal Cinquemani
June 19, 2001

Some of downbeat’s elite are on board for the compilation, including Terranova, Thievery Corporation, and Sofa Surfers.

Mandy Moore, Mandy Moore

Review: Mandy Moore, Mandy Moore

by Sal Cinquemani
June 18, 2001

Just keep reminding yourself: She’s only 17.

Janet Jackson, All for You

Review: Janet Jackson, All for You

by Sal Cinquemani
June 14, 2001

The highlight of the album is “Trust a Try,” one of several collaborations with hip-hop producer, Rockwilder.

Herbert, Bodily Functions

Review: Herbert, Bodily Functions

by Sal Cinquemani
June 14, 2001

If it wasn’t for Herbert’s PCCOM rule number nine, one might never know what they were listening to on Functions.

Tomb Raider, Original Soundtrack

Review: Tomb Raider, Original Soundtrack

by Sal Cinquemani
June 14, 2001

The often anonymous composers of television ads and movie trailers (read: electronica artists) may have found their futures in the soundtrack business.

Jessica Simpson, Irresistible

Review: Jessica Simpson, Irresistible

by Sal Cinquemani
June 14, 2001

Sony Music’s newest shining hope is being positioned as the next big pop starlet.

Travis, The Invisible Band

Review: Travis, The Invisible Band

by Sal Cinquemani
June 14, 2001

In many ways, Travis satisfies a popular need in the absence of the Radiohead of yesteryear.

Radiohead, Amnesiac

Review: Radiohead, ‘Amnesiac’

by Sal Cinquemani
May 30, 2001

Who does Radiohead think they are?

Mandalay, Solace

Review: Mandalay, Solace

by Sal Cinquemani
May 27, 2001

At a time when pop music doesn’t leave much for adults and electronica all but neglects the older demo, along comes Mandalay.

R.E.M., Reveal

Review: R.E.M., Reveal

by Sal Cinquemani
May 24, 2001

Like Up, Reveal is drizzled with electronica-lite, only this time the effects are less abstract.

Dave Matthews Band, Everyday

Review: Dave Matthews Band, Everyday

by Sal Cinquemani
May 23, 2001

Much of the band’s distinct sound has been watered down by Glen Ballard’s lush over-production.

Missy Elliott, Miss E... So Addictive

Review: Missy Elliott, Miss E…So Addictive

by Sal Cinquemani
May 20, 2001

For the most part, Miss E is less R&B-oriented than it is dance-rooted.

Moulin Rouge, Original Soundtrack

Review: Moulin Rouge, Original Soundtrack

by Sal Cinquemani
May 19, 2001

Half of the soundtrack’s material comes directly from the film and features its stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.

Angie Martinez, Up Close & Personal

Review: Angie Martinez, Up Close & Personal

by Sal Cinquemani
May 17, 2001

To hell with making the career move from actress to pop singer or vice versa.

Weezer, Weezer (The Green Album)

Review: Weezer, Weezer (The Green Album)

by Sal Cinquemani
May 15, 2001

Weezer’s fillerless third album doesn’t leave much to complain about.

Destiny's Child, Survivor

Review: Destiny’s Child, Survivor

by Sal Cinquemani
May 9, 2001

While the album isn’t groundbreaking, it at least shows the new trio breaking out on their own.

Stevie Nicks, Trouble in Shangri-La

Review: Stevie Nicks, ‘Trouble in Shangri-La’

by Sal Cinquemani
May 7, 2001

Despite seven different producers, the album sounds surprisingly cohesive and consistent.

Ani DiFranco, To the Teeth

Review: Ani DiFranco, To the Teeth

by Sal Cinquemani
April 21, 2001

To the Teeth, like most of her studio albums, is best taken as part of a whole.

R. Kelly, TP-2.com

Review: R. Kelly, TP-2.com

by Sal Cinquemani
April 16, 2001

What you see is exactly what you get with R. Kelly’s fourth effort, TP-2.com.

Ricky Martin, Sound Loaded

Review: Ricky Martin, Sound Loaded

by Sal Cinquemani
April 15, 2001

Martin’s second English-language album can be divided into two relatively equal parts: the English part and the good part.

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