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PODCAST: Our critics talk about Whitney Houston’s first CD release in seven years.

Let the media circus begin: This week, Whitney Houston released I Look to You, her first studio album in seven years, which features collaborations with Akon, R. Kelly and Alicia Keys. The question on everyone’s mind: Has the troubled diva finally moved past a decade of drug addiction, spousal abuse and custody battles? Our critics try to cut through the hype and diagnose the curious case of a once-angelic songbird who these days sounds more like a downtrodden blues singer. Read more

  • Sound Files: SXSW Preview

    AUDIO: Our critics preview SXSW, talk to The Tomorrowpeople and come to blows over U2.

    AUDIO: In this week's podcast, our critics preview South by Southwest, interview The Tomorrowpeople, and come to fisticuffs over U2's latest.

  • Sound Files (March 5)

    AUDIO: Lily Allen, Doug Burr and the failing music industry are the topics of this week's podcast.

    AUDIO: Lily Allen, Doug Burr and the dire state of the music industry are up for discussion in this week's podcast.

  • The day the music died

    AUDIO: Why is the music industry in such trouble? DFW.com's Ryan Peterson investigates.

    AUDIO: In 'Appetite for Destruction,' Steve Knopper charts the rapid demise of the big label record industry. Listen to Ryan Peterson's audio review.

  • The inaugural DFW.com local music profile

    VIDEO: Jump, won't you, and take a gander at our profile of Fort Worth folk rockers Telegraph Canyon.

  • Sound Files: Grammy Awards Edition (Feb. 4)

    AUDIO: Our Jonas Brothers-hating pop music experts predict the Grammy winners.

    AUDIO: From The Jonas Brothers (hate 'em) to Coldplay (love 'em) to TV on the Radio (snubbed!), Preston and Ryan talk Grammys.

  • Sound Files (Dec. 24): The Year in Review

    Podcast: From Vampire Weekend to Jessica Simpson, we relive the best and worst of music '08.

    PODCAST: Our critics discuss the best and worst in music in 2008.

  • Sound Files (Dec. 17)

    PODCAST: Our music critics debate Lil' Wayne, Denton's Doug Burr and Fall Out Boy.

    PODCAST: Our music critics debate the Grammy darling Lil' Wayne, Denton's Doug Burr and the latest from Fall Out Boy.

  • Sound Files (Dec. 10): On Britney, on Kanye, on Killers, on Ludacris

    PODCAST: Our critics help you choose between the heavyweights' December CDs.

    PODCAST: 'Tis the season of blockbuster albums. Our critics help you choose between Britney, Kanye and the rest.

  • Sound Files (Dec. 3): Special Holiday Edition

    PODCAST: From Harry Connick Jr. to Enya, our music gurus rate the newest holiday CDs.

    PODCAST: From Harry Connick Jr. to Enya, our music gurus rate the newest holiday CDs.

  • Sound Files (Nov. 26)

    PODCAST: Our critics embrace new efforts from All-American Rejects and Black Tie Dynasty.

    PODCAST: It's a week to give thanks, as our critics consider accomplished new efforts from All-American Rejects, Fort Worth's Black Tie Dynasty and 'American Idol' star David Cook.

  • Sound Files (Nov. 18): Duking it out over Taylor Swift and Usher

    Podcast: We're hot and bothered over the latest from Usher and Taylor Swift.

    Whether praising the sex-alicious Usher or arguing over Taylor Swift, this week's music podcast finds our critics hot and bothered.

  • Sound Files (Oct. 29)

    PODCAST: Carrie Underwood arrives in town on Thursday. Why are our critics cringing?

    Our critics talk about the ear-splitting Carrie Underwood, ex-Dallasites The Secret Machines and the divisive Ray LaMontange in this week's podcast.

  • Sound Files (Oct. 8)

    The Sound Files guys spotlight seven Saturday concerts, including Ryan Adams.

    Nearly 10 major acts touch down in town Saturday. We'll help you choose from this embarrassment of riches?