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The Popdose Guide to John Hiatt
For the first decade or so of his career, John Hiatt was a case of mostly unfulfilled potential. Everyone knew he was a good songwriter — particularly other songwriters — but, for one reason
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Jules Shear
Here’s one I’ve been meaning to get to for a long time now — Jules Shear has always been on my list of perfect Idiot’s Guide artists. Many of you will see some irony
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The Popdose Guide to David Baerwald
If sales are any indication, you haven't listened to David Baerwald's work. Here's why you should
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Mary Chapin Carpenter
She’s been steadily releasing well-crafted albums on a more-or-less consistent basis for nearly 20 years, and her music defies easy pigeonholing. Consequently, since her early ’90s breakthrough, Mary Chapin Carpenter has found herself on
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Chicago, Part One
[Jefito's Note: So it's come to this. For as long as I've been writing Idiot's Guides (and/or hosting them — I realize it's been awhile since I've actually had to do one of these
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Pet Shop Boys, Part One
[Jefito's Note: Today begins a three-part Idiot's Guide to Pet Shop Boys, written with typical wit and flair by our pal John from Lost in the '80s. You read it on a regular basis,
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Paul Simon
Okay, okay, I know. Artists like Paul Simon don’t really need Idiot’s Guides. Who hasn’t heard of Paul Simon, or heard a bunch of his music? Then again, there’s a fairly significant misunderstanding of
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Lyle Lovett
I’ve had the conversation plenty of times now, but I’m always stunned when it takes place: Me and a friend or acquaintance, jawing about music, extolling the virtues of this or that songwriter, and
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Kenny G
It’s April at last, and spring is officially in the air. What better time to devote an entire Idiot’s Guide to my favorite jazz musician of all time, Kenny G? You know, we talk
Read More »The Popdose Guide to Peter Himmelman, Part One
Peter Himmelman. It’s one of those names that, nine out of ten times, will get you a quizzical look; the tenth time, though, you’d better pull up a chair, sit down, and get ready
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