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R.I.P., R.E.M.: The Boys Call It Quits

R.I.P., R.E.M.: The Boys Call It Quits

Matt Springer September 21, 2011 4

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 17

Dave Lifton April 15, 2011 2

The Popdose Podcast returns with an interview with Gorman Bechard, the creative force behind Color me Obsessed: A Film About The ReplacementsRead More »

Popdose Flashback ’91: R.E.M., “Out of Time”

Annie Zaleski March 7, 2011 15

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,

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CD Review: R.E.M., “Collapse Into Now”

Annie Zaleski March 1, 2011 14

With a new R.E.M. album in hand, Annie Zaleski tackles the difficult task of assessing the latest offering by her favorite band

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Sugar Water: We Love to Fly Drunk and It Shows

Robert Cass August 12, 2010 6

U.S. airports will soon be selling more alcohol to raise revenue for cash-strapped local governments, while airlines continue to charge fees for checked baggage and other services. Investigative reporter Robert Cass pretends to be

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Listmania: Top 50 Guitarists (#50-36)

Popdose Staff July 9, 2010 48

We made a list of our favorite guitarists of all time, and this week, we count down from 50 to 36. Who made the cut

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CD Review: Big Star, “Keep an Eye on the Sky”

Ken Shane October 6, 2009 14

Ken Shane reviews a release that will have power-pop lovers drowning in ecstasy for the rest of the year: the new Big Star box set from Rhino Records

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