M.I.A. and Liz Phair Tangle with Fame and Criticism

Monday, July 12, 2010

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Liz Phair (lanacar/flickr)

Pop critics are abuzz about new releases from two provocative female artists. M.I.A. is set to release Maya, her first album since a nasty feud with the New York Times. Meanwhile, rocker Liz Phair has self-released an album that seems to lampoon herself – and M.I.A.

We’ll hear from Los Angeles Times pop music critic Ann Powers and Pitchfork columnist Nitsuh Abebe.

Guests:

Nitsuh Abebe and Ann Powers

Comments [4]

Eric from NJ

Not much room for fuagra in a big mac world...

And don't get me wrong... I Like the Gaga thing... I am glad someone is changing the game around... but it's difficult to think in terms of modern political pop against the backdrop of the 60s, 70s and Zappa...

Jul. 12 2010 02:43 PM

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ted in the atl

Did you really just compare (or even say in the same sentence) Dylan and Lennon to MIA? I am not sure but wow, that's a stretch if so. First cut sounded like she has improved vocals a bit, but wow that was sonically generic. At least previously the beats were exotic, this was worthless. The next cut I liked the chaos, and the sound was interesting... but then again I've heard interesting dishwashers and vacuum cleaners I would probably prefer. I'm sure she has some great political things to say but I just don't get the hype.

Jul. 12 2010 02:37 PM

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Eric from NJ

Rubbish, my kingdom for Frank Zappa's return

Jul. 12 2010 02:35 PM

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Cynthia from long island

Ok, Let me see if I got this straight: It's not okay for playwrights to be sloppy and inaccurate but it IS okay for pop stars?

Jul. 12 2010 02:32 PM

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