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Lenny Kravitz creates
a rocking ‘Baptism’
A mix of rock 'n' roll and hip shaking blues. Also out this week: Alanis Morissette's 'So-Called Chaos' and George Michael's 'Patience.' • FULL STORY

Chris Pizzello / AP file

OTHER TOP MUSIC STORIES

• Judge says Eminem can sue Apple

• Black Sabbath to reunite for Ozzfest

• Bono keeps commencement speech clean

• Jill Scott no longer a mystery

• Alicia Keys a natural born super woman

• Jackson D.A. wants gag order upheld

• Newsweek: Billy Corgan on Alt-Rock

• Morrissey play week-long late-night gig

More news and other features

• Tight security for Osmond funeral

• R&B singer John Whitehead shot to death

• Ringo Starr's son to play drums with Oasis

• Protest music hard to find on airwaves

• Divas smell money in fragrance biz

• Phil Spector slams prosecutor at hearing

• Former manager sues singer Ricky Martin

• McKay hopes to ruffle feathers with debut album

• The late Peter Tosh to be honored

• 50 years later, still rockin' 'round the clock

• 10 best rock bands ever

• Top 10 rock songs of all time

Jackson's legal troubles

• Jackson prosecutors want gag order upheld

• Michael Jackson timeline

• Jackson underwear turned over to D.A.

• New strategy for D.A. in Jackson case

• Jackson pleads not guilty to new felony charges

• Jackson is master of reinvention

Album reviews

• 'Twentysomething' crooner worth a listen

• Reviews: Los Lobos breaks tradition

• Reviews: Sam Phillips should be a star

• Same ol' lesson in 'Musicology'

• Tamia finally gives her fans 'More'

• Anastasio's small album sounds mighty big

Alternative rock

• Courtney Love gives bathroom exclusive

• No Doubt not breaking up, singer says

• Astbury tries on Morrison’s leather pants

• Ireland’s Thrills sign on for Lollapalooza

• Los Lonely Boys: Tex-Mex rockers on rise

• Newsweek: Here come the Pixies

• Slate: Love Courtney, Love her tantrums

Classical

• Missing Bach score found in Japan

Country

• Video: 'How Far' will McBride go?

• Charley Pride at home after brain operation

• Dixie Chick hatches twin baby girls

• Toby Keith wins 3 Flame Worthy awards

• Loretta Lynn gets some help from Jack White

Dance

• Teen pop band Menudo is being revived

• Christina Aguilera cancels her tour

• Britney getting real for TV series

• Will America ever embrace Anastacia?

• Busted says it loud: They're pop and proud

• Slate: Jessica Simpson, songwriter?

• Madonna gets into groove with new tour

• Once again, boy bands say 'bye, bye, bye'

Rap-Hip hop

• Twista rides 'Slow Jamz' to top of charts

• 50 Cent involved in scuffle

• Shots fired at police at rap video filming

• Rapper Rakim arrested on paternity warrant

• VH1 to honor hip-hop pioneers

• Angry black women take aim at rappers

• Underage J-Kwon 'Tipsy' on success

• Rap: From Sugarhill Gang to Jay-Z

R&B-Soul

• Jill Scott no longer a mystery

• Beyoncé announces own fashion label

• Kelly Rowland set to wed her Cowboy

• Beyoncé, Keys among BET nominees

• Alicia Keys a natural born super woman

• Alicia Keys to make movie debut

• Prince hits with biggest project in years

• Newsweek: Prince still partying in '04

Rock

• John Mayer to offer musings for Esquire

• Newsweek: Rock's big bounce

• Garfunkel likes singing Simon's tune

• Alanis Morissette enjoying sense of calm

• Los Lobos turns 30 with ‘The Ride’

• The return of the sensitive songwriter

• Blondie returns to the edge of rock

• A woman rocker worth Crow-ing about

• Video: Crow sings 'Soak Up the Sun'

• Jem travels to ‘The O.C.’

interactive

• Morissette's 'Chaos' just plain good

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SOUND BITES: Latest CD reviews

• Kravitz rocks

Reviews: ‘Baptism’ is a mix of rock 'n' roll, funk and hip-shaking blues. Also, the lastest from Alanis Morissette, George Michael and Morrissey.

WHAT HAPPENED TO PROTEST MUSIC?

• Age of oblivion

Despite volative times, protest music hard to find on America's corporate airwaves. By James Sullivan

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• Quincy Jones on 'We are the Future'
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Billboard Top 20 singles

Data released on May 13

1. “Burn,” Usher
2. “I Don’t Wanna Know,” Mario Winans (feat. Enya & P. Diddy)
3. “Yeah!” Usher (feat. Ludacris & Lil Jon)
4. “Naughty Girl,” Beyonce
5. “This Love,” Maroon5
6. “Overnight Celebrity,” Twista
7. “All Falls Down,” Kanye West (feat. Syleena Johnson)
8. “The Reason,” Hoobastank
9. “If I Ain’t Got You,” Alicia Keys
10. “My Band,” D12
11. “Tipsy,” J-Kwon
12. “Freek-a-Leek,” Petey Pablo
13. “Dirt Off Your Shoulder,” Jay-Z
14. “Confessions Part II,” Usher
15. “My Immortal,” Evanescence
16. “Game Over (Flip),” Lil’ Flip
17. “I’m Still in Love With You,” Sean Paul (feat. Sasha)
18. “Roses,” OutKast
19. “The Way You Move,” OutKast Feat. Sleepy Brown
20. “Take My Breath Away,” Jessica Simpson

Credit: Billboard

Billboard Top 20 albums

Data released on May 13

1. “Confessions,” Usher
2. “D12 World,” D12
3. “Musicology,” Prince
4. “Still Writing in My Diary: 2nd Entry,” Petey Pablo
5. “The Girl in the Other Room,” Diana Krall
6. “The Reason,” Hoobastank
7. “Hurt No More,” Mario Winans
8. “Feels Like Home,” Norah Jones
9. “Closer,” Josh Groban
10. “Now 15,” Various Artists
11. “Fallen,” Evanescence
12. “Wire,” Third Day
13. “When the Sun Goes Down,” Kenny Chesney
14. “Totally Hits 2004,” Various Artists
15. “Speakerboxxx/The Love Below,” OutKast
16. “One Love,” Kimberly Locke
17. “The College Dropout,” Kanye West
18. “Timeless Journey,” Patti LaBelle
19. “In This Skin,” Jessica Simpson
20. “Greatest Hits,” Guns N’ Roses

Credit: Billboard

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