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Death by Power Ballad: Warrant, “Heaven”

Rob Smith August 15, 2011 5

This week's "Death by Power Ballad" pays tribute to ex-Warrant front man Jani Lane and his greatest power ballad, "Heaven."

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The Popdose Interview: Franke Previte

Rob Smith August 8, 2011 1

Franke Previte wrote "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" and sang "Sweetheart." He discusses his life and career with Rob Smith in the latest Popdose Interview

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Rob Smith Can’t Say No: D&M

Rob Smith August 1, 2011 0

Rob Smith Can't Say No to the alternative pop of Drexel University's own D&

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Death by Power Ballad: Richard Marx, “Hold on to the Nights”

Rob Smith July 18, 2011 22

In this week's "Death by Power Ballad," Rob Smith has a midlife nervous breakdown, in response to Richard Marx's "Hold on to the Nights."

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Rob Smith Can’t Say No: Smoke Fairies

Rob Smith July 11, 2011 0

The moody music of Smoke Fairies enchants Rob Smith in this week's "Can't Say No" column

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Death by Power Ballad: Kenny Loggins, “Meet Me Half Way”

Rob Smith July 4, 2011 2

You realize you're in love, and the song that's playing is Kenny Loggins' "Meet Me Half Way." Rob Smith explores in "Death by Power Ballad."

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CD Review: Chicago, “Live in ’75″

Rob Smith June 16, 2011 15

Wanna read about Peter Cetera squealing like a pig? Check out Rob Smith's review of Chicago's Live in '75Read More »

The Popdose Interview: Peter Bradley Adams

Rob Smith June 15, 2011 3

Peter Bradley Adams talks with Rob Smith about his new album, Between UsRead More »

Rob Smith Can’t Say No: Jenn Grauer

Rob Smith June 13, 2011 0

Rob Smith Can't Say No to the gorgeous music of singer/songwriter/HBO producer (?) Jenn Grauer

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