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The Chronicles of DOOM: Pelican, “What We All Come to Need”
Well met, knaves, rogues, and scoundrels. I’ve been a fan of the Chicago band Pelican since I first heard Australasia on a late-night drive about six or seven years ago. The lack of vocals,
Read More »The Chronicles of DOOM: Dio at Donington, 1983
I’m sure by now everyone is aware that Ronnie James Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November. He is currently recovering from chemotherapy at home and recently posted a very positive holiday message
Read More »Test of the Boomerang: The Grateful Dead, “Winterland 1977 – The Complete Recordings”
Hey gang, sorry it’s been so long since we last rapped, but things have been way hectic. I finally cut my hair and got myself a respectful 9-5. Actually more like a 9 –
Read More »The Chronicles of DOOM: Kiss, “The Elder Demos”
I watched a documentary on KISS recently. It was a pretty in-depth affair. Paul and Gene, talking openly, candidly about their long and fabled history. They talked about how the mass-marketing of KISS had
Read More »Bourbon Street: Corner Creek Reserve
I used to frequent a seedy bar on Market Street called The Top Hat. I don’t think it’s there anymore, but I would get $2 bourbon and Cokes while I waited for my then-girlfriend
Read More »The Popdose 100: The Best Movies of the Decade
As the decade draws to a close, the Popdose staff looks back at its favorite films of the last 10 years
Read More »The Friday Mixtape: Popdose Staff Edition
To paraphrase an old adage: those who can, do, and those who can’t, write. For the last couple of years now, you’ve been good enough to come to our site every Friday and download
Read More »The Chronicles of DOOM: OM, “God is Good”
At four songs, Om‘s God is Good feels less like a whole album than a brief and tantalizing glimpse at what is yet to come. Om is a band that continues to evolve and
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