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The Steel Horse Archives: Prologue — Step Inside, Walk This Way

Jeff Vrabel July 20, 2009 13

Jeff Vrabel was a hair metal cowboy, and on a steel horse he rode...and he's here to relive those Aqua Netted days with a new series that looks back on the glory days of

Jesus of Cool: We Wuz Robbed! Great #2 Hits of the ’80s

Jon Cummings June 15, 2009 19

Jon Cummings' ongoing look at great #2 hits in Billboard history moves into the '80s this week, with hit tracks from the Bangles, Journey, and Foreigner in the mix

Death by Power Ballad: McAuley Schenker Group, “Anytime”

Rob Smith June 8, 2009 11

When last we left Michael Schenker, he was totally shredding through the last 40 seconds of UFO’s majestic power ballad, “Try Me.” Mikey hung around the band for another year or so before leaving

Song-Off Jr.: Stalking

Matchup Monkey April 20, 2009 5

Def Leppard – “Two Steps Behind” The Police – “Every Breath You Take” — n n {democracy:38} — Last week the Stone Roses took down the surprisingly scrappy Hold Steady, as “I Am the

CD Review: Various Artists, “The Coolest Songs in the World! Vol. 8″

Rob Smith March 18, 2009 7

Various Artists – The Coolest Songs in the World! Vol. 8 (2009, Wicked Cool) Purchase this album (Amazon) Let us now praise famous do-rag-wearing guitarist/songwriter/deejay/record execs. Now, unless Clive Davis has a couple side

Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 23

Dave Steed September 3, 2008 28

Last week’s E.G. Daily track reminded me of bar trivia with my buddies, so I thought I’d expand that into an intro. For a good three years, Wednesday was the day to show off

Song-Off: Rockets!

Popdose Staff August 19, 2008 11

—- Def Leppard – “Rocket” Herbie Hancock – “Rockit” Mojo: “The exception that proves the rule” is a cliche whose meaning completely eludes me. It’s like saying just once, we can trust Rush Limbaugh