Louis Armstrong is one of the most important figures in the history of music. Critic Gary Giddins says he “invented modern time.” Kenny G is one of the most polarizing…
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Keith Creighton
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Give two critics THREE months to listen to one album, and of course we will wait ‘Til Tuesday to publish our reviews. Which in this case is quite appropriate. Up…
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Jonny Balfus
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The first Velvet Underground Album only sold 5,000 copies, but everyone that bought it filed a lawsuit.
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Scott Malchus
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Read the review and enter to win a copy of Robert Plant’s new live DVD.
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Keith Creighton
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Country music fans sure love to wave their flags, from Old Glory and the Southern Cross to the checkered flag of NASCAR. The last flag you’d expect to see unfurled…
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Dave Steed
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Jennifer Love Hewitt and Nancy Wilson in the same post. Helloooooo Ladies!
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Leslie Liberatore
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A 60s soul sister from New Orleans, Mary Jane Hooper, graces tonight’s date song. Her no date counterpart? Dr. Dog.
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Michael Parr
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What’s in your shuffle? Join in this week’s Friday Five and find out.
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Keith Creighton
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If there ever was a sign that the universe wants Dominique Pruitt to be a singer, it’s the constantly up-ticking YouTube view counter for her new video. In its first…
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J.A. Bartlett
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Certain albums in this series present a challenge even to a professional gasbag such as I. What can one possibly say about the most legendary albums in the history of…
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David Medsker
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Get ready to buy your third copy of Avalon, and smile while doing so.
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Ken Shane
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Walter Jackson overcame a childhood tragedy to become a star on the R&B charts
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Popdose Staff
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One song in this room just filled the expanse with methane. Can you guess which one? – Dw. Dunphy, on seeing the second batch of songs for AM Gold: 1977.
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Popdose Staff
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Lori McKenna, “Lorraine” This album is so special to me. Lori is one of my favorite songwriters ever, mainly because of how real and honest her music is. She is…
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Keith Creighton
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Guitar Center is typically the place where aspiring musicians spend every penny that isn’t earmarked for van fuel, cheap hotels and even cheaper restaurants. This year, the chain gave their…
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Jeff Giles
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After an 18-year absence, the power pop legends return
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J.A. Bartlett
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While the scope and audacity of the September 11 attacks was shocking, that the United States had finally been hit was not. Informed citizens understood that there were people in…
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Keith Creighton
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If you believe the legends, mad scientists, aviators, steamship captains and brave warriors have been adventuring between the past, present and future for more than a century. Jules Verne was…
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Dave Steed
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The letter H begins with Juliana Hatfield, Hall & Oates, PJ Harvey and more from the bottom of the ’90s Hot 100.
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Dave Steed
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September brings more great new metal records from the likes of Ufomammut and Winterfylleth.
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Leslie Liberatore
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The man with the 1000 watt smile, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, mixes it up with the lost early 70s recordings of Penny & the Quarters.
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J.A. Bartlett
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You have undoubtedly heard DJs talking about “Piece of My Heart” by Janis Joplin. When they do that, they’re wrong. It’s properly billed to Big Brother and the Holding Company,…
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Ken Shane
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The Bar-Kays refused to let tragedy silence them
Dan Walsh
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Randy Kaplan is new school with tip of the hat to the old school. Actually, he’s fully immersed in old school blues. Randy’s gift lies in sharing the blues, yet telling a story the kids can connect to. He doesn’t take shortcuts or cut corners. His latest album, Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie is 24(!) tracks
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