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A Fan’s Notes: Peter Gabriel, “New Blood – Live In London” (Blu-ray)

A Fan’s Notes: Peter Gabriel, “New Blood – Live In London” (Blu-ray)

Ken Shane April 13, 2012 1

A new setting for some classic songs makes for one of the finest concert films in recent memory

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CD Review: Lou Reed and Metallica, “Lulu”

CD Review: Lou Reed and Metallica, “Lulu”

Dw. Dunphy October 27, 2011 9

Want two tastes that don't go together at all? Here's "Lulu."

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Bob Lefsetz Believes In Rock Again After A Concert, Episode 1,829

Bob Lefsetz Believes In Rock Again After A Concert, Episode 1,829

Dave Lifton September 7, 2011 2

In sports, there’s nothing more annoying than a fan who jumps on the bandwagon of a winning team, then overcompensates for the time he missed by being even more obnoxious than the longtime fans.

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Bottom Feeders: The Rock End of the ’80s, Part 42

Dave Steed March 2, 2011 22

Was Michael Stipe bat-shit crazy back in the '80s too? Did REO Speedwagon have any balls at all? Debate these and other topics as we look at more rock songs from the '80s.

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The Very Guest Of… John Cale

Jack Feerick February 8, 2011 3

Welshman of sorts, person of course, Godfather of Punk, erstwhile Velvet and renegade classicist; John Cale is full of surprises, and you won't believe where he's turned up over the years

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The Very Guest Of… Lou Reed

Jack Feerick February 1, 2011 2

Courtesy. Professionalism. Humility. Generosity. All the qualities that a gifted musician brings to process of collaboration. And yet somehow, Lou Reed continues to make guest appearance on other people's records. Go figure

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Basement Songs: Peter Gabriel, “The Power of the Heart”

Scott Malchus May 21, 2010 3

Long ago, I foolishly accepted the idea that horror, sci-fi and fantasy films, book and television series did not have emotional resonance of more serious dramas because of the fantastical elements inherent of their

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Popdose Flashback ’90: Lou Reed/John Cale, “Songs for Drella”

Matthew Bolin April 23, 2010 4

It's been 20 years since Lou Reed and John Cale set aside their differences to pay tribute to their former manager, Andy Warhol. Matthew Bolin takes a look back.

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The Popdose Podcast: Episode 7

Jason Hare March 5, 2010 18

On Episode 7 of the Popdose Podcast, your three favorite a**holes convene to discuss the science of a**holeology -- with a very special guest from the actual field. Our best episode yet is but

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CD Review: Lou Reed, “Legendary Hearts” and “New Sensations”

Anthony Hansen November 9, 2009 6

Though he doesn’t get much love here at Popdose, Lou Reed has earned a spot in many of rock and roll’s hardest hearts. A whole generation of New York musicians grew up with him,

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