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Rob Smith
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Why was REO Speedwagon’s classic “Keep On Loving You” a hit? Rob Smith explores the topic in his latest Death by Power Ballad column, only at Popdose.
Dw. Dunphy
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The second installment of Dw. Dunphy’s countdown includes three-lettered prog legends like Yes, ELP, and…XTC?
Ken Shane
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Like many Americans, my first encounter with reggae came via Eric Clapton’s cover of “I Shot the Sheriff,” which was on his 1974 album 461 Ocean Boulevard. Clapton deserves praise…
Matthew Boles
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You may have noticed that updates from Bootleg City have been erratic the past few weeks. Well, it’s all the mayor’s fault. It seems he’s decided to be selfish and…
Popdose Staff
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We made a list of our favorite guitarists of all time, and this week we near the top 10, counting down numbers 20 to 11. Has your favorite made the list?
Dave Steed
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280. Deicide, Legion (1992) I’ll tell you, ”Satan Spawn, the Caco-Daemon” is probably the first track to really scare the living shit out of me. Not only are Glen Benton’s…
Scott Malchus
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Reading this, you may believe that I’ve just opened a big ol’ can of uncool on Popdose. After all, what 40 year old Springsteen fan in his right mind would…
Ken Shane
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This week I bring you another one of those classic soul songs that I just couldn’t stop listening to back in the day. I played the 45 over and over…
Ted Asregadoo
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For me, working in the radio industry has its hazards, and one is being bombarded with music from artists who are clearly more product than performer. In early 2001, coming…
Dave Steed
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It’s about time Early Man put out a new full-length album. Their last one was Closing In, released close to five years ago on Matador records, which really wasn’t the…
Dave Steed
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There are certain things that draw me to metal records from bands I’ve never really heard of before. The first is the name of the band — and we all…
Dave Steed
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This week we continue on with the letter C and visit some more tracks that hit the rock charts but never crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100 in the…
Dave Steed
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I feel the need right up front to warn you to brace yourself before you listen to The Body’s All the Waters of the Earth Turn to Blood. I could…
Ted Asregadoo
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DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE This week’s mix started out like a lot of mixes: one or two songs getting stuck in my head and me trying to fit the…
Michael Parr
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Break out your magnifying glass and record collection: it’s time for this week’s Cover Me with Michael Parr.
Dw. Dunphy
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We love to mock prog rock, but Dw. Dunphy has made a list of 50 prog albums that deserve to be in your collection. Here’s the first installment.
Rob Smith
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“Rob Smith Can’t Say No” to the power-pop goodness of Boston’s Oranjuly. Check it out at Popdose.
Mike Heyliger
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While his partner in OutKast, Andre ”3000″ Benjamin, indulged increasingly bizarre flights of fancy, ranging from grass skirts and shoulder pads to Beatlesque jangle pop, Antwan ”Big Boi” Patton was…
Popdose Staff
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We made a list of our favorite guitarists of all time, and this week, we count down from 35 to 21. Did your favorite make the list?
Kelly Stitzel
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Having a mopey summer, like me? This is the mix for you. Chris Isaak – Dancin’ from Baja Sessions (1996) Cotton Jones – Gotta Cheer Up from Paranoid Cocoon (2009)…
Dave Lifton
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The Popdose Podcast returns with yet another show devoid of a theme, but with an added bonus – alcohol!
Dave Steed
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With my new series, False Metal, Dead! – I’m taking a look at the 300 metal albums that have a place on my iPod, ranked for your pleasure. Each one…
Scott Malchus
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A week ago we were in North Olmsted, Ohio, once again vacationing with family and friends. Despite the costs and some of the emotional baggage that must be sorted through…
Tony Sclafani
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The history of pop music is filled with stories about record companies mishandling bands. But the plight of the early 1980s Washington, DC-based 4 Out of 5 Doctors is one…
Ken Shane
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On May 18 of this year, the Rolling Stones released a remastered and expanded edition of what is arguably the greatest rock and roll album ever made, Exile On Main…
Michael Fortes
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Singer/songwriter Steve Poltz chats about his new album, Dreamhouse, writing songs with Jewel, and his favorite system of yoga in his Popdose interview with Michael Fortes.
Ken Shane
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Everyone knows Ben E. King. He’s the guy who co-wrote and sang the immortal “Stand By Me,” which was a Top Ten hit in 1961, and again in 1987. True…
Michael Parr
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In a time where anyone with a laptop can churn out a record, it is difficult to know where to stop and listen. Michael Parr has one that deserves your time.
Michael Fortes
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There’s a new Parson Red Heads EP on the way and a summer tour about to begin, as Michael Fortes gives his latest report on the Parlour to Parlour Class of 2009.