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Popdose Flashback ’91: John Wesley Harding, “The Name Above the Title”

Will Harris February 18, 2011 2

John Wesley Harding's sophomore studio album hits the big 2-0 this week, and Wes himself steps into the wayback machine to reflect on his efforts

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Cratedigger: Elvis Costello and the Attractions, “Get Happy”

Ken Shane January 8, 2011 11

Whether he was atoning for racial intolerant comments or simply following his muse, Elvis Costello's 1980 album "Get Happy" remains among his finest efforts

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The Friday Mixtape: 10/29/10 — Fiendishly Yours

Will Harris October 29, 2010 9

This week, The Friday Mixtape has been specially super-sized in order to provide you with 31 fiendishly good songs to keep you grim and grinning throughout the Halloween weekend.

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TV Review: “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with … “

Ken Shane December 7, 2009 13

TV viewers who enjoy good conversation about, and performance of music will be pleased to know that Elvis Costello’s acclaimed series Spectacle: Elvis Costello with … will be returning to the Sundance Channel for

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CD Review: Works Progress Administration, “WPA”

Ken Shane September 15, 2009 7

The new Works Progress Administration album is the sort of musical collaboration that should be encouraged. The core of WPA consists of Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket), Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek), and Luke

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