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Like almost everyone in the U.S. for the past few months, I’ve been pelted with political calls, commercials, mailers, and e-mails from candidates, “concerned citizens,” and the like to get out and vote and support or oppose a whole host of ballot initiatives. (If you live in California, you know what I’m talking about on the ballot-initiative side of things.) But this year people are getting more creative in their use of the Internets, and I’ve been treated to Saul Williams doing a four-minute impassioned poem about his support for Obama and a one-hour DJ mix that weaves speeches by former presidents and Obama into a pretty good groove. However, politics, like life, is full of contradictions, and that’s why I wanted to do a mix that is kind of all over the place.

“America, Fuck Yeah,” Team America
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I bought this soundtrack before I saw the film and was rolling when I first heard some of the songs. To my surprise, the film wasn’t as funny as the music, so before you put your copy of Team America: Wold Police into your DVD player, take a few moments and savor the genius of “America, Fuck Yeah.” And for an added contrast, enjoy the “Bummer Remix”; after all, bombast can’t last forever. Eventually, what goes up must come down …

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Q: What was Brenda and Dylan’s break up song from 90210?

A: “Losing My Religion” by R.E.M.

Q: What the hell does that have to do with breaking up?

A: Clearly, if you have to ask, you don’t watch 90210.

Q: Wait. It’s the same person doing the Q & A, so why are you getting all snippy with me?

A: I don’t have to answer you.

Q. You don’t? Why not? I mean you’re “A” — which means “Answer.” So answer me A-hole!

A: Here’s an answer: we’re breaking up.

Q: Fine. I don’t really need you … do I?

A: [Silence]

Q: Why won’t you talk to me?

A: [Humming]

Q: A-hole? I mean Answer?

A: What?

Q: Don’t you love me?

A: Let’s look at the Magic 8 Ball for an answer since you have a problem calling me by my proper name. Hmm…It says “Ask again later.”

Breaking up is hard to do, isn’t it? But once you’ve broken up, the song that best reflects your feelings might be something a little abstruse like “Losing My Religion,” or maybe it’s something oh-so-obvious like “Love Stinks.” Whatever the case, here are six songs that say pretty much the same thing in different ways: “It’s over.” (more…)

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If it wasn’t for Scott Malchus, this week’s mix would have been missing from the Popdose lineup.  But, because of his suggested theme — and a few song selections — I got out my mixy mix machine and started blending away. To be honest, it’s been a tough week in the life of yours truly, so being able to get back into familiar territory has been quite nice.

So here we go with six songs about that highlight the fine line between love and obsession.  This is scary territory — especially if you’ve recently had to take out a restraining order on someone — but let’s us be brave as we face the stalker without and within.

“Tear You Apart,” She Wants Revenge

The first time I heard this tune, it was obvious that Joy Division was a huge influence for this band.  The second time I heard this song, I kept thinking it was about a robot in love with a human — mostly because of Justin Warfield’s vocal delivery.  The third time I heard this song, I prayed my young daughter would never ever go on a date when she got older. (more…)

Although released in late 1977, the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack would be impossible to ignore for much of 1978, with the Bee Gees’ “Night Fever” and “Stayin’ Alive,” as well as Yvonne Elliman’s “If I Can’t Have You,” all reaching #1. At several points during the first half of ‘78, the soundtrack album was selling over 1 million units a week.

Bee Gees - Stayin’ Alive
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