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Holly A Hughes has been a rock 'n roll fan since February 9, 1964. She's heard it all, on vinyl, cassettes, 8-track tapes, CDs, and mp3 files. But so long as it's got a good beat, she'll dance to it.
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Music Review: The Decemberists - The Hazards of Love
With their long-awaited concept album, Portland's indie darlings defy the conventions of modern rock once again.
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Book Review: Please Please Me by Gordon Thompson and Dusty! Queen of the Postmods by Annie J. Randall
Two college professors dissect the music of the 1960s British Invasion, with varying results.
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Music Review: James Hunter - The Hard Way
Forget the "blue-eyed soul" label—with The Hard Way, James Hunter proves he's just a flat-out Soul Man, period.
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Music Review: Paul Weller - 22 Dreams
Is the secret to the universe hidden in Paul Weller's mysterious, magnificent, multitudinous 22 Dreams? Depends what you're looking for.
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Music Review: The Baskervilles - Twilight
This New-York-based indie band's third album breaks out an effervescent pop energy that's better than champagne
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Music Review: Judith Owen - Mopping Up Karma
Judith Owen is the sort of artist that makes you want to throw labels out the window.
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Music Review: Fred Eaglesmith - Tinderbox
Fred Eaglesmith's gritty bluegrass-roots CD parses the difference between piety and faith in America today
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Music Review: The Wood Brothers - Loaded
What do you get when you mix a down-home instrumental sound with an indie mindset? The Wood Brothers.
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Music Review: Richard Hawley - Lady’s Bridge
Mellow Brit singer-songwriter strums his way through a disappointing solo effort.
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Music Review: Joe Jackson—Rain
With his superb new album, Joe Jackson continues to defy stereotypes and confound expectations
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