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Tuesday, August 28, 2012
posted: August 28, 2012
Why is Mom in bed with that alien? Tom Waits plays his most authentic role ever. So pop is louder, blander, and more depressing than ever? Honestly, who would ever want these? “No good, no…
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Discourse & Dischord
posted: April 27, 2012
The Good Introducing the Barackness Monster Jimmy Fallon wanted to slow jam the news, and thank goodness he had POTUS in attendance to help him. Does the Commander-in-Chief get nervous when he’s got to add…
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Riffs, Rants & Rumors: Digging Into Deep Purple's Paisley Past
posted: August 10, 2011
If you’re like 99.9% of the population, the words Deep Purple instantly evoke the quintessential classic-rock power-chord riff that drives Smoke On The Water. Secondarily, the stratospheric wail of Ian Gillan screeching out the chorus…
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Sound And Vision: Where Is the Love? — The Disappearing Power-Ballad Duet
posted: March 25, 2011
Back in the day, every major female pop star had one: a male pop star (or two, or three or more) who loved her”at least on the record and on the charts. Over the years,…
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10 Things In Pop Music To Look Forward To In 2011
posted: January 7, 2011
What’s the best thing that can happen in 2011? I’m praying for chart comebacks by Shania Twain, Amy Winehouse and Cher; an ABBA and/or Smiths reunion; and the disappearance of Ke$ha, Susan Boyle and Auto-Tune.…
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Discourse & Dischord
posted: December 17, 2010
The Good Rock and Roll Hall of Fame winners announced The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its selection for 2011 inductees this week. Those who made the cut: Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom…
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