Summer Music 2003

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Sounds to Sizzle by

Get advance word on this summer's hottest albums, from Radiohead, Jewel, Mary J. Blige, and others
| May 21, 2003
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'Chain Gang of Love' The Danish noise-pop duo's first full-length album flaunts at least one major difference from last year's EP, ''Whip It On'': All of the songs are recorded in the key of B-flat major, instead of the less radio-friendly B-flat minor. ''It's a lot more poppy, a lot more easy and accessible,'' says singer-guitarist Sune Rose Wagner, citing the not-exactly-au-courant influences of the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly. Hey, at least horn-rims are still in style. (Aug. 12)