Chuck Campbell

• 'Tuned In' review: Recording gimmick backfires on Alyssa Graham Published 02/07/2012 at 10:39 a.m.

  A press release that accompanies Alyssa Graham's new "Lock, Stock & Soul" quotes the singer as saying she was tricked into doing "scratch vocals" (basically, trial vocals that she expected would be overdubbed or re-recorded) for her new "Lock, Stock ...

• 'Tuned In' review: Novalima bridges Afro-roots to an electronic future with 'Karimba' Published 02/07/2012 at 10:36 a.m.

  Novalima dresses up ancient music without disrespecting it.

• 'Tuned In' review: Van Halen shreds with few hooks on 'A Different Kind of Truth' Published 02/07/2012 at 10:13 a.m.

  Van Halen's back with "A Different Kind of Truth," and why not?

• 'Tuned In' review: The Fray doesn't stry from derivative rock on 'Scars & Stories' Published 01/31/2012 at 3:43 p.m.

  The Fray is a good band, if not a great one, and its new “Scars & Stories” is a good release, if not a great one. The group plugs along on its third album in an effort to build on ...

• 'Tuned In' review: Nada Surf braves indifferent stars Published 01/31/2012 at 3:18 p.m.

  Nada Surf’s latest release is built on searing guitars and soaring melodies, lively rhythms and absorbing refrains. But to concentrate on the structure of “The Stars Are Indifferent to Astronomy” is to miss the bigger picture: The deft arrangements are ...

• 'Tuned In' review: Overkill isn't fatal for Lana Del Rey's 'Born to Die' Published 01/31/2012 at 2:57 p.m.

  Good news for those absorbed by the months-long, pre-release hype for Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die”: The singer is totally committed to the vibe and persona she puts forth on the advance singles “Video Games” and “Blue Jeans.”

• 'Tuned In' review: Breezy 'Brazilian Beat' compilation evokes balmy times Published 01/24/2012 at 4:15 p.m.

  Despite what the calendar says, it’s always summer-like in most of Brazil. And the nation’s most famous music forms are sultry, evoking feelings of sensual, tropical warmth. So the new compilation “Brazilian Beat” could be as effective an anti-winter remedy ...

• 'Tuned In' review: Jeff Lorber's 'Galaxy' puts you in the comfort zone Published 01/24/2012 at 4:05 p.m.

  If music genres were blood types, Jeff Lorber’s redefined version of “jazz fusion” would be O positive: It’s universal and it blends with everything.

• 'Tuned In' review: Attack Attack! seems to wage war on itself Published 01/24/2012 at 3:29 p.m.

  Attack Attack! lives up to its name, full-throttle, by aggressively blazing through its 10-track would-be concept album "This Means War."

• 'Tuned In' review: Liftoff will take you away with 'Sunday Morning Airplay' Published 01/17/2012 at 7:01 p.m.

  It’s good of Liftoff to include a suggested listening time in the title of the group’s new “Sunday Morning Airplay.” Playing it at the wrong hour could lead to dire circumstances: For example, those who operate heavy machinery wouldn’t want ...

• 'Survivor: One World' tweaks look promising Published 01/23/2012 at 4:39 p.m.

  CBS has revealed information about "Survivor: One World," debuting Feb. 15, and for fans of the show, the news is promising.

• 'Survivor' watch: Knox native Coach uses compassion as a weapon Published 11/07/2011 at 7:29 p.m.

  In the most intense episode yet of “Survivor: South Pacific” (8 p.m. Wednesdays, WVLT), Knoxville native Ben "Coach" Wade undermined his opponents' elaborate strategy with a weapon they hadn't thought of: kindness.

• 'Survivor' watch: Knoxville native Coach banks on alliance with God Published 11/01/2011 at 3 p.m.

  Knoxville native Ben "Coach" Wade turned to prayer as a means to strengthen his Upolu tribe on the last episode of "Survivor: South Pacific."

• 'Survivor' watch: Knox native Coach rounds up Cowboy Published 10/25/2011 at 3:41 p.m.

  Knoxville native Ben “Coach” Wade hit some bumps in the road on the last episode of CBS’s “Survivor: South Pacific” (8 p.m. Wednesdays, WVLT), though he ultimately made a big play that could benefit him, if not his Upolu tribe.

• 'Survivor' Watch: Knox native Coach has found his groove Published 10/18/2011 at 2:16 p.m.

  Coach Wade has found a groove on “Survivor: South Pacific,” his third try at the popular CBS reality show (8 p.m. Wednesdays, WVLT), but he’s not all about the Benjamins. The University of Tennessee graduate who grew up in Knoxville ...

• Former Knoxvillian Benjamin 'Coach' Wade rumored to be competing on 'Survivor: South Pacific' Published 07/28/2011 at 7 a.m.

  Former Knoxvillian Benjamin "Coach" Wade is rumored to be among those competing in the upcoming "Survivor: South Pacific," which would be his third stint on the popular reality series.

• 'Speech' vs. 'Network': Do the Oscars have to come down to this? Published 02/25/2011 at midnight

  The experts say it's coming down to "The King's Speech" vs. "The Social Network" for Best Picture at the Oscars Sunday (8 p.m., WATE, Channel 6).

• Revamped Knoxville.com offers more with enhanced calendar, search, mobile Published 11/04/2010 at midnight

  Knoxville.com just got a makeover. Starting today, the News Sentinel's entertainment-based website has a new look and enhanced function. Visitors to http://www.knoxville.com can use the site's more prominent calendar to keep up with what's going on around the area.

• Knoxville’s Ashley Johnston finishes second on ‘The Biggest Loser’ Published 05/25/2010 at 10:18 p.m.

  In a game in which losing is winning, Knoxville’s Ashley Johnston came up just short of being the biggest winner on “The Biggest Loser” Tuesday night.

• Campbell: Tuned In: B.o.B, Josh Ritter, Sam Amidon Published 05/04/2010 at 9:54 a.m.

  B.o.B is poised to become a performer who will be linked to 2010 for years to come. The Atlanta-area rapper/producer has charged to No. 1 on the charts with the single “Nothin’ on You,” a song that features singer Bruno ...

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