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R.I.P., R.E.M.: The Boys Call It Quits
It’s nothing more than a short, direct statement on their website, along with a band photo: “To our Fans and Friends: As R.E.M., and as lifelong friends and co-conspirators, we have decided to call
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The Popdose Podcast: Episode 18
Fandom: what does it mean, who inspires it, and where will you go in its name? We have some thoughts on the subject, and you'll hear 'em on Episode 18 of The Popdose Podcast!Read More »
Popdose Flashback ’91: R.E.M., “Out of Time”
It’s not often that a band releases two solid albums in the same week — twenty years apart. But such a gesture is just all in a day’s work for R.E.M. Tomorrow, the Athens,
Read More »CD Review: R.E.M., “Collapse Into Now”
With a new R.E.M. album in hand, Annie Zaleski tackles the difficult task of assessing the latest offering by her favorite band
Read More »CD Review: Vic Chesnutt, “Skitter on Take-Off”
How much do you know about Vic Chesnutt? You might know that he currently resides in Athens, GA, and that his first two albums were produced by that city’s most famous citizen, Michael Stipe
Read More »CD Review: Various Artists, “Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy”
Last week, in my review of Crayon Angel: A Tribute to the Music of Judee Sill, I said that in most cases, tribute albums are a hit-or-miss affair. That’s not exactly a controversial opinion,
Read More »Popdose Flashback: Indigo Girls, “Indigo Girls”
Hey, guys, remember that girl in college? The one whose intellect was sometimes intimidating, but sometimes eye-roll-inducing, depending on how far she ventured into cliché? The one you thought about dating, but probably never
Read More »Unsolicited Career Advice for… Michael Stipe
With this week's installment of Unsolicited Advice, Rob Smith's uncle Don Skwatzenschitz becomes the latest in a long line of people to try and figure out what's wrong with R.E.M.'s career
Read More »Beyond Ubiquitous: The Popdose Guide to Syd Straw
For someone who can talk your ear off, Syd Straw certainly has built an enigmatic career. After establishing her bona fides as an arty modern-rock diva during the mid-’80s, as part of the Golden
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