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The Vinyl Diaries: Introduction and E.L.O., “Discovery”

The Vinyl Diaries: Introduction and E.L.O., “Discovery”

Rob Smith January 19, 2012 12

Rob Smith's new vinyl column opens with E.L.O.'s disco record, "Discovery."

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Rob Smith Can’t Say No: The Beehavers

Rob Smith Can’t Say No: The Beehavers

Rob Smith December 12, 2011 2

Rob Smith Can't Say No to The Beehavers

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Popdose 2011: Rob Smith’s Top Ten Albums

Popdose 2011: Rob Smith’s Top Ten Albums

Rob Smith December 9, 2011 13

Rob Smith's Top Ten Albums of

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Death by Power Ballad: Guns N’ Roses, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”

Death by Power Ballad: Guns N’ Roses, “Sweet Child O’ Mine”

Rob Smith November 21, 2011 9

Thirteen versions of "Sweet Child O' Mine?" Must be Thanksgiving!

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For the Kiddies: Laura Veirs, “Tumble Bee”

For the Kiddies: Laura Veirs, “Tumble Bee”

Rob Smith November 7, 2011 0

Rob Smith discusses Laura Veirs' first kindie folk record

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Death by Power Ballad: Dream Theater, “I Walk Beside You”

Death by Power Ballad: Dream Theater, “I Walk Beside You”

Rob Smith October 31, 2011 2

Rob Smith mourns a friend and discusses Dream Theater

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Death by Power Ballad: Extreme, “More Than Words”

Death by Power Ballad: Extreme, “More Than Words”

Rob Smith October 24, 2011 15

"Death by Power Ballad" explores Extreme's "More Than Words."

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For the Kiddies: Recess Music’s “Best Foot Forward” Series

For the Kiddies: Recess Music’s “Best Foot Forward” Series

Rob Smith October 17, 2011 2

Recess Music's "Best Foot Forward" series reviewed in "For the Kiddies."

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Death by Power Ballad: Chickenfoot, “Different Devil”

Death by Power Ballad: Chickenfoot, “Different Devil”

Rob Smith October 3, 2011 8

Chickenfoot writes a mature rock song about adult relationships. Imagine that

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