Find a critic's take on the Blues Explosion album "Acme." Discusses song themes, Steve Albini's contributions and guest artists.

Recounts the September 1998 Atlanta show, in support of the record "XO," with openers Quasi. Explore the Ink 19 collection of articles.

Follow enticingly disparate reference links while perusing this review of Smith's lushly textured major-label debut. By Alex Pappedemas.