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The Biggest Snub of All Time
There are plenty of Halls of Fame around the country (not to mention around the globe), and one of the hottest topics of debate in any arena is whether or not certain groups or individuals have been denied access to a level of fame not easily granted–does Mark McGwire belong in the baseball Hall...
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Cover v. Original: The 15th
THE 15th COVER: FISCHERSPOONER ORIGINAL: WIRE – Cover v. Original works like this: A contributor presents covers and originals in a post. Readers debate over which is better in the comments. Final verdict is given about one week later.
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Ready for 100% Fun – What’s Your Favorite Matthew Sweet Song
There’s a little bit of a debate over here…which Matthew Sweet song is your fave? If you can match the contributor with their favorite Matthew Sweet song…well, you’ll get a nice little present in the mail. 4 contributors (revisingproust, Fortuna_Köln, Bucky_Katz, and BrandyB). 4 songs (Girlfriend, We’re the Same, Sick of Myself, or...
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Heard of Elephants: This Collective of LA-based, Socially-Conscious, Experimental Musicians and Artists Want To Be Heard
The Heard of Elephants are not ones to follow the pack. Preferring to push the boundaries as they create, they created a collective that sees no boundaries. Located in Highland Park, California, you will not find them on any tourist map. At least not yet… In other words, if your artistic philosophy matches theirs...
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Verdict: Map Ref 41°N 93°W
Yes, friends, it’s finally time to reveal the winner of Cover v. Original #3: Wire v. My Bloody Valentine (N/A as mp3). The original art-punks versus the original shoegazers. Two will enter, but only one will leave.
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R.I.P. MITCH MITCHELL
For those of you who don’t know him, Mitch was the leading drummer in the Jimi Hendrix Experience, most noteably for the years around 66′ to 69′. Before that he played in much smaller, British psych bands, such as The Pretty Things. He was found dead in his hotel room on November 12, 2008...
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War is Peace; Freedom is Slavery; Ignorance is Strength
With apologies to the post below, not all of us are thrilled at Barack Obama’s victory yesterday. I would go so far to say that I am the opposite of thrilled. Let’s break down the pros and cons of America’s choice: Pros: A person of color is elected President of the USA. Cons: Everything...
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Cover v. Original: Map Ref 41°N 93°W
A special version of Cover v. Original in honor of the twin highlights of my year. In this corner, Wire’s original “Map Ref 41°N 93°W“. In the other corner, My Bloody Valentine’s cover of the song. A classic pop song, “Map Ref 41°N 93°W” was released as a single b/w “Go Ahead” in October...
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