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Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 43
It takes a strong piece of music to overcome sub-par song lyrics. We're looking at you, America
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Fuck You Friday: “I Want You to Hurt Like I Do”
Randy Newman helps out in the first in a series of weekly middle fingers to the world
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Julian Velard and the Audacity of Unhip
A couple of years ago I had an idea for a regular column here. It started as an attempt to figure out why so many critically acclaimed bands did nothing for me. My intention
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Magic Music: A Happy Playlist of Songs from Disney Movies
50 years after his passing, Walt Disney's legacy is remembered through the happy songs his company has given to the world
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Live Music: Julian Velard @ Schubas, November 4, 2011
A review of Julian Velard concert last Friday at Schubas in Chicago
Read More »The Weekly Mixtape: 2/4/11 — In Love At Last
Chris Holmes offers a selection of songs that helped him fall in love with some of his now-favorite artists, such as Randy Newman, Wilco, and Waylon Jennings
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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 »
Death by Power Ballad: Nazareth, “Love Hurts”
When Scottish cock rockers Nazareth slowed things down to play "Love Hurts," the whole world slowed with them. Rob Smith pays tribute in this week's Death by Power Ballad
Read More »The Weekly Mixtape: 4/15/11 (Wedding Songs)
Yes, yes, June is the traditional month of the year associated with weddings, but your brother isn’t getting married this Sunday is he? I didn’t think so. As an alternative to putting together a
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