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If it wasn’t for Scott Malchus, this week’s mix would have been missing from the Popdose lineup.  But, because of his suggested theme — and a few song selections — I got out my mixy mix machine and started blending away. To be honest, it’s been a tough week in the life of yours truly, so being able to get back into familiar territory has been quite nice.

So here we go with six songs about that highlight the fine line between love and obsession.  This is scary territory — especially if you’ve recently had to take out a restraining order on someone — but let’s us be brave as we face the stalker without and within.

“Tear You Apart,” She Wants Revenge

The first time I heard this tune, it was obvious that Joy Division was a huge influence for this band.  The second time I heard this song, I kept thinking it was about a robot in love with a human — mostly because of Justin Warfield’s vocal delivery.  The third time I heard this song, I prayed my young daughter would never ever go on a date when she got older. (more…)

Two weeks ago in this spot, we took a look at the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100. How about we all mosey on over to the Modern Rock chart and see what’s going on there?

Someone’s been dipping into Kurt Cobain’s hair dye stash!

I keed, I keed. Actually, “Rise Above This” isn’t half bad — it’s certainly the best thing I’ve heard from South Africa’s preeminent post-grunge band, and given that it was written about lead singer Shaun Morgan’s brother — who, as you might have guessed from watching the video, committed suicide — it’s also virtually snarkproof. (more…)