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16
Oct

The Wild Heart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPEhIoKeTg0 This video has been making the rounds lately in large part is that
03
Oct
Every Song Was Right: 10 Years of "Boys and Girls in America"

Every Song Was Right: 10 Years of "Boys and Girls in America"

Today marks the tenth anniversary of Boys and Girls in America by The Hold Steady. Even the casual acquaintance has
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30
Sep
Bon Iver's '22, A Million' is Fascinating Transformation

Bon Iver's '22, A Million' is Fascinating Transformation

Today, Bon Iver releases their third album and first in five years, “22, A Million”. Justin Vernon started the project
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09
Sep
Amanda Shires's 'Land' Is Her Best Record Yet

Amanda Shires's 'Land' Is Her Best Record Yet

Amanda Shires has been an excellent solo musician in her own right for years, a fact that’s been partially
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15
Aug
Lydia Loveless Keeps it Close on "Real"

Lydia Loveless Keeps it Close on "Real"

I saw Lydia Loveless play a street fest this summer and I was wowed by her presence and power. She’
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01
Aug
"Holy Ghost" Showcases Modern Baseball's Growth

"Holy Ghost" Showcases Modern Baseball's Growth

Modern Baseball is a great band, but they’re not even as good as they’re going to be. I
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03
Mar
Seasons

Seasons

The only album released in Arthur Russell’s lifetime, 1986’s “World of Echo”, is a staggering, ethereal masterpiece. It’
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21
Feb
On Pablo, Kanye’s State is Cause for Concern

On Pablo, Kanye’s State is Cause for Concern

Kanye West – “The Life of Pablo” Kanye West has proven peerless in the hip-hop world. No one can quite
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18
Feb
Ten Years Ago...This Week?

Ten Years Ago...This Week?

Ten years ago last Sunday, February 14, 2006, I started this website. It’s fitting I’m writing this AFTER
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21
Dec
Favorite Songs of 2015 (And Other Stuff)

Favorite Songs of 2015 (And Other Stuff)

In no particular order after “Maggie”. Enjoy as a Spotify playlist this year! “Pedestrian At Best” – Courtney Barnett “Maggie, I’
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