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Song-Off Jr.: Madness

Matchup Monkey March 22, 2009 6

“Six hours of sleep is enough for a man, seven for a woman, and eight for a fool. “  – King George III Madness – “Madness” Iron Maiden – “Can I Play With Madness”

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Song-Off Jr.: Gardening

Matchup Monkey March 16, 2009 2

R.E.M. – “Gardening at Night” Tears For Fears – “Sowing the Seeds of Love” — n {democracy:33} — Last week, the more experienced Don Henley shook down Eric Elbogen for all the quarters in

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Song-Off Jr.: Laundry

Matchup Monkey March 9, 2009 7

Say Hi (fronted by Eric Ellbogen) is certainly punching above their/his weight here, but they/he just released their/his sixth album Ooh’s and Aah’s last week and is currently on tour to support it.  Don

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Song-Off Jr.: Morrissey’s Rhetorical Questions

Matchup Monkey March 2, 2009 6

If you’re so funny, then why are you on your own tonight?  And if you’re so clever, then why are you on your own tonight?  If you’re so very entertaining, then why are you

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Song-Off: Falling in Love With a Girl From a Particular Subculture

Matchup Monkey February 16, 2009 4

Not all of us have become intimately involved with one of the various subcultures that’s associated with the world of music.  But it’s a rare breed who hasn’t found himself captivated by a member

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Song-Off Jr.: Incestuous Father-Daughter Relationships and the Second Amendment

Matchup Monkey February 2, 2009 2

Florida Statutes, Section 826.04: “Whoever knowingly marries or has sexual intercourse with a person to whom he is related by lineal consanguinity, or brother, sister, uncle, aunt, nephew, or niece, commits incest, which constitutes

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Song-Off Jr.: Vantage Points

Matchup Monkey January 19, 2009 9

I’ve been meaning to use this space to introduce our readers to music they might never have heard of, so right here on the heels of 100 songs you’ve definitely heard of, are two

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Song-Off Jr.: False Accusations

Matchup Monkey January 13, 2009 1

Welcome!  This week, in honor of the audacity of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (who was impeached last week by a somewhat lopsided vote of 114-1), the subject is False Accusations.  Next week, we’ll

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Song-Off Jr. – Happy New Year!

Matchup Monkey January 1, 2009 7

Welcome to 2009!  I know this matchup isn’t entirely appropriate, seeing as we’re not hitting a new century, or even a new decade, but the editors would probably spank me if I left something

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Song-Off Jr.: Hustlers

Zack Dennis November 18, 2008 1

The Pogues – “The Old Main Drag” The Decemberists – “On the Bus Mall” — n {democracy:24} — Thanks to everyone who voted during Halloween week!

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