Here is an interesting factoid for you. Ben Folds released his first solo effort Rockin' the Suburbs on September 11, 2001. It was a disappointment critically (not from this critic) and commercially. Even though it's been four years since his last full release, Ben has been busy. He's released three EPs, a live album and a collaborative effort with Ben Lee and Ben Kweller cleverly named the Bens. He also produced William Shatner's wonderfully interesting Has Been. Ben seems to be abandoning the traditional music industry model in favor of the Internet and he's thriving.

Read the full article on this fascinating musician at MSNBC and check back soon for a review of his latest album, Songs for Silverman.

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