In 1979, following an acrimonious divorce from Mercury Records, Graham Parker & the Rumour released an album that would become a rock and roll classic.
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Robert Cass
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“What will be my legacy?” It’s a question every politician has to answer. Will we be remembered for fighting the good fight, or, like former New York congressman Eric Massa,…
Jack Feerick
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Cornershop — We’re in Yr Corner from When I Was Born for the 7th Time (1997) Easterhouse — Come Out Fighting from Waiting for the Redbird (1991) Make Up —…
Jeff Giles
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CAPTAIN VIDEO! returns with a sad look back at the time Kenny Loggins broke out of jail and got into a fight with a pack of the least threatening teen hooligans you’ve ever seen.
Rob Smith
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Rob Smith tells himself he’s over the Pretty Woman soundtrack, but is he the king of wishful thinking?
Dw. Dunphy
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All rise. The rules of this courtroom are simple. You will be presented with two songs, one by the plaintiff and one by the defendant. It is your task to…
Matt Wardlaw
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Walking through the mobile home that functioned as the broadcast headquarters for the West Texas radio station KWES-FM, we made a stop in the middle room, which was the “promotions…
Michael Parr
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James Mercer and Brian “Danger Mouse” Burton have joined forces to create the indie super-group Broken Bells. Michael Parr reviews the group’s debut record.
Mike Heyliger
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Slap it up, flip it, rub it down, oh no! Bell Biv DeVoe’s debut is 20 years old!
Scott Malchus
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Scott Malchus reflects on his struggles of faith and spirituality in the latest Basement Songs.
Jeff Vrabel
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They were tougher than leather, but these three Queens legends weren’t strong enough to resist the temptation of the cameo-laden rap album…and with Crown Royal, they paid the price.
Dw. Dunphy
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Coming from the 1970s UK pub-rock scene, Graham Parker had to slip away from the shadows cast by Nick Lowe, the producer of his first album Howlin’ Wind, and the…
Dave Steed
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Bottom Feeders tackles the letter U this week, which means we’re in for lots and lots of Roxannes.
Ken Shane
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I wish that record companies, publicists, and critics for that matter, would kick the habit of feeling the need to describe artists in terms of other artists in their press…
Jeff Giles
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Thanks to the folks at ‘Stache Media, we’re giving away a killer prize pack that includes the new Preservation Hall Jazz Band album — and a bunch of other stuff. Enter to win!
Ted Asregadoo
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DOWNLOAD THE FULL MIX HERE What possesses an artist to revisit his or her recordings years later and decide to remake the song? Sometimes it’s money, sometimes it’s about a…
Michael Fortes
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Is the “new” Jimi Hendrix album really worth all the hullabaloo? Popdose writer Michael Fortes digs deep to find out.
Matthew Bolin
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John Fogerty was responsible for some of the best rock music of the ’60s — and, as Matthew Bolin discovers in his latest column, he was also a bit of a vengeful prick.
Scott Malchus
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When offered the opportunity to review some country music for Popdose, I was excited. Our site does not have a bias against any particular genre (obviously), but it’s rather apparent…
Taylor Long
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When Wild Beasts came to New York City last fall, they found themselves in the pressured position of having a lot to prove. They’d made only one US trek beforehand,…
Ben Wiser
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Twenty years after it was released, Ben Wiser says Peter Murphy’s Deep still cuts you up.
Robert Cass
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On Monday I was told that my poll numbers have been slipping among young girls. This may seem like no big deal when you consider that no one under 18…
Michael Parr
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Michael Parr brings a different take on “Cover Me” to his turn at the The Friday Mixtape. Revisit the neon glow of the ’80s and glittery ’70s with covers from Erykah Badu, Everything But the Girl, and many more!
Jason Hare
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On Episode 7 of the Popdose Podcast, your three favorite a**holes convene to discuss the science of a**holeology — with a very special guest from the actual field. Our best episode yet is but a click away!
Dw. Dunphy
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All rise. The rules of this courtroom are simple. You will be presented with two songs, one by the plaintiff and one by the defendant. It is your task to…
Jeff Giles
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Tejano music so good that not even death could stop it, the Texas Tornados’ Esta Bueno is the first, unlikeliest, and best reunion album of 2010. The first time I…
Matt Wardlaw
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What’s in a name? When Norton Buffalo is the name in question, the answer is, quite a lot. While the name might not be immediately familiar to you, chances are…
Scott Malchus
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The first time I kissed a girl (other than a relative) was in the 7th grade at a birthday party. Mind you, this was innocent, spin the bottle kiss on…
Jeff Giles
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What’s more absurd than giant hot dogs on the moon? Try three aging hippies taking a shot at the Top 40 in 1990.