Mainstream Rock: Aerosmith, “Pink” (1997) David: Sweet Jesus. It’s that Aphex Twin album cover brought to life. Who asked for that? The funny thing is, if a new band had sent that song and video to MTV, the answer would have been a resounding “hell to the no.” But "/>

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Bottom Feeders: The Ass End of the ’80s, Part 74

Dave Steed October 21, 2009 44

Dave Steed's Bottom Feeders moves into its second week of the letter R, which means it's time for some not-so-classic '80s cuts from frozen food kingpin Smokey Robinson. Anyone hungry for some mild gumbo

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The Popdose Podcast: Episode 1

Jason Hare October 2, 2009 31

We've invaded your browser, your radio dial, and your pop culture fantasies -- and now, at long last, it's time for us to snuggle up to your pods. Ladies and gentlemen, the Popdose Podcast!

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Awful/Awesome: “Neil Diamond … Hello Again”

Jason Hare April 20, 2009 8

Do you have about 45 minutes to spare? If so, you won’t want to spend it watching Neil Diamond … Hello Again, a television special that aired on CBS in 1986. (As you probably

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Unsolicited Career Advice for… Michael Jackson

Rob Smith February 2, 2009 7

Seems Uncle Donnie has recently taken a shine to the King of Pop; this particular missive was near the top of the Skwatzenschitz archive.  MJ could do worse than follow some of the advice

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CHART ATTACK!: 11/24/84

Jason Hare November 21, 2008 19

Hey everybody!  Just think: one week from now, you’ll probably be feeling full and somewhat nauseous from all the food you’ve ingested.  I say, why wait a week?  Get that nauseous feeling right now

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CAPTAIN VIDEO!: Lionel Richie, “Dancing on the Ceiling”

Jeff Giles August 21, 2008 13

Greetings, Videots! Apologies from all of us here on the deck of the VIDEO! Cruiser — we realize it’s been far too long since we sent a transmission back from the 1980th Dimension. Not

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Chartburn: 5/23/08

The Chartburn Panel May 23, 2008 13
Mainstream Rock: Aerosmith, “Pink” (1997) David: Sweet Jesus. It’s that Aphex Twin album cover brought to life. Who asked for that? The funny thing is, if a new

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