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Death by Power Ballad: Nazareth, “Love Hurts”

Rob Smith May 23, 2011 11

When Scottish cock rockers Nazareth slowed things down to play "Love Hurts," the whole world slowed with them. Rob Smith pays tribute in this week's Death by Power Ballad

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Dw. Dunphy On… Criticism

Dw. Dunphy September 4, 2009 16

In a special Friday edition of Dw. Dunphy's column, we look at what motivates a critic -- and it isn't necessarily what you think

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CD Review: The Jayhawks, “Music From the North Country: The Jayhawks Anthology”

Ken Shane July 21, 2009 13

The Jayhawks, Music From the North Country: The Jayhawks Anthology – Deluxe Edition (Sony Legacy) In the grand history of pop music, there haven’t been all that many voices that blended perfectly. Oh sure,

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We Wuz Robbed! Great Number 2 Hits of the ’50s

Jon Cummings May 4, 2009 17

Last year, in the midst of compiling my “Worst Number One Songs of the Rock Era” series, I began contemplating the sad, sorry fate of those records that have come up just short of

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CD Review: Simon & Garfunkel, “Live 1969″

Dw. Dunphy February 19, 2009 4

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel gave the world something that has never been fully recognized, I think. Now, I enjoy folk music and several of its most recognizable proponents, but I cannot deny the

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Chartburn: 11/14/08

The Chartburn Panel November 14, 2008 10
Mainstream Rock: Bryan Adams, “Run to You” (1984) Darren Robbins: This song was the exact turning point for Adams. Up until then, his music has a certain us-against-them

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 29

Dave Steed October 15, 2008 30

We’re going to jump right into the songs this week as we have an extended post in order to finish up the letter E in just two weeks. Enjoy the 26 tracks below as

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