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Popdose 2010: Ken Shane’s Top Albums of the Year

Ken Shane December 16, 2010 0

The Top Ten Albums of the Year, as rated by New Music Editor Ken Shane, along with a few that are bubbling under, and a couple of reissues

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Cratedigger: Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses, “Junky Star” – Win Vinyl!

Ken Shane December 4, 2010 3

Back in September, I wrote about the Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses album Junky Star. I think it’s fair to call my review a rave. To quote, you know, me, here’s part of

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CD Review: Ryan Bingham & the Dead Horses, “Junky Star”

Ken Shane September 10, 2010 6

I don’t think I’ve used the word ‘astonishing’ in relation to an album in a long time. But the new Ryan Bingham album, Junky Star (Lost Highway), merits that kind of acclaim. Another thing

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DVD Review: Oscar Losses Don’t Deflate “Up in the Air”

Bob Cashill March 17, 2010 0

One of the few upsets at this year’s tepid Academy Awards was Precious beating Up in the Air for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film had won scripting awards from the Writers Guild of America,

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CD Review: Various Artists, “Crazy Heart: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack”

Dw. Dunphy February 1, 2010 7

Before we get too far into this, let’s address the main question right up front: can Jeff Bridges sing? The answer is yes, but he sings like an actor. The film Crazy Heart centers

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