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The Popdose Interview: Michael Gurley of Dada
You know that one song, but there's a lot more that you should also know about Dada
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The #1 Albums: Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
Several songs on Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water seem so perfect it’s as though they must always have existed. Surely the title song, “El Condor Pasa,” and “The Boxer” waited somewhere in
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Songs in the Key of Life 19: “The Sound of Silence”
June looks over the devastation that followed Hurricane Sandy by choosing a classic from one of the acts most closely identified with New York City
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Spin Cycle: Mumford & Sons, Babel
Scottish hitmakers Mumford & Sons are back with another agreeable, hooky collection of stomping folk-rock. How does "Babel" stack up to "Sigh No More"
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The #1 Albums: Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Graduate” and “Bookends”
There was nothing hippie about Simon and Garfunkel, really. Among the general run of late 60s pop stars, they were remarkably straight. That’s not to say they didn’t appeal to stoners. On the contrary:
Read More »Popdose Giveaway: Simon & Garfunkel “Bridge Over Troubled Water: 40th Anniversary Edition”
We have the chance for you to win a copy of this mighty fine reissue of Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon & Garfunkel. For your chance to grab the set, send Michael Parr
Read More »The Weekly Mixtape: 1/21/11 (Blue Period)
When it hurts so bad, you need a soundtrack of songs that that put your pain to music. This week's Weekly Mixtape is a deeply blue playlist for just such an occasion
Read More »The Popdose Holiday Mixtape 2010
Last Christmas, we gave you our heart, but you were too busy doing real stuff. Hey, it’s perfectly understandable. We launched a “special gift” on Christmas morning 2009 with zero fanfare. Is it any
Read More »The Popdose Podcast: Episode 15
In a world filled with awkward family holiday reunions, three men gather to remind you that it could be worse: you could be a Brady or Stewart Copeland. Join Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and
Read More »The Popdose Podcast: Episode 14
What's the easiest way for a record company to take your money every holiday season? Box sets! Join Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton for a discussion of the best and worst compilations
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