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Deep Cuts: Songs To Chase Or Be Chased By
A couple of weeks ago I gave you a little story about a high speed car chase through darkened Hollywood streets. Never mind that my evil pursuer was really a guilt-ridden WASP in desperate need of closure, a car chase is a car chase. I’m sure you’ve guessed that most chase songs focus on la…
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On Diffuser: Music Makes the World Smaller (And Your World Bigger)
“World music” is a phrase that terrifies me. Visions of white guys with dreadlocks and rain sticks come to mind. I’d rather have Ebola than listen to “world music.” But music from around the world? That’s a different story. If you’re playlist stops at a national boundary, you’re missing out on some really great stuff.…
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After These Messages We’ll Be Right Back
I hate to leave you sitting by the mailbox, waiting for this week’s true tale of liquor, lust, and primer gray Camaros, but the sad truth is that I don’t have one for you. No need for concern — all is fine, just more work than time over the last week. That’s a problem you’ll…
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On Diffuser: Check Out Post-Punk Legends Reimagined as Marvel Superheroes
This may be some of the coolest artwork you’ll ever see. I’d never heard of Butcher Billy before stumbling onto his mash-ups of new wave faves and Marvel superheroes. They’re brilliant — take a look.
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From The Stacks: James Van Buren – I Ain’t Doin’ Too Bad
What’s the true sign of not doin’ too bad? Is it a shiny suit? Hot babes lounging on your Ferrari and Rolls? An omnipresent flute of champagne? No, that’s crazy talk. The only real sign of not doin’ too bad is your very own sexy sax man limo driver. Please welcome James Van Buren’s I…
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On Diffuser: Sinead O’Connor’s ‘I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got’ 25 Years Later
The perfect album at the perfect time. Has it really been 25 years since I drove up the PCH, pining away while listening to Sinead spill blood in 4/4 time? If I Do Not Want… isn’t in your playlist, you need to fix that pronto. You are missing out on one of the most honest,…
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From the Stacks: The Beatles – White Album (With Inserts)
There are few albums I love more than The Beatles, better known as “The White Album.” It’s one of my go-to albums for evenings of heavy depression. This was the first CD that I ever purchased, five years before I even owned a CD player. I owned it on cassette, and I have three copies…
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Throw Beck Thursday: This is My Four Leaf Clover
We’re still in St. Paddy’s Week, right? I mean, that counts. Party through the weekend and all that stuff.
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On Diffuser: The Roots of Indie – Dischord Records
Minor Threat. Fugazi. Henry Rollins. Dave Grohl. And that’s barely scratching the surface of the record. Dischord is one of the most important labels in indie history. Read why on Diffuser.
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Deep Cuts: The Best of Jay Ferguson
My favorite part of my Tales From the Crypt gig was meeting musicians. I sat on a mixing stage with Ry Cooder while he thumbed through the paper, looking for deals on vintage guitars. I sat quietly while Al Kooper — the man who played organ for Bob Dylan — finished up some tracks. But…
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