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An American journalist who now lives in New Zealand, Nik Dirga writes whenever the mood strikes him about books, music, movies, pop culture and more.
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Music Review: I'm Not There Original Soundtrack
A who's who of American music pays tribute to the master in the soundtrack to fanciful Bob Dylan homage I'm Not There.
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Music Review: The Weakerthans - Reunion Tour
The poet laureates of Canadian rock return with their fourth album, a lyrically dazzling gem.
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Music review: Iggy Pop Live In San Fran 1981
The best way to hear Iggy Pop is to hear him live – and this 1981 show is a fine document of the molten frenzy of Pop on fire.
A class collection of one of the pioneers of women in country music - loaded with sass and wit.
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Book Review: Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones
A stirring tribute to the power of storytelling takes place on a remote New Guinea island and combines Dickens and life in wartime.
A treasure trove of rare cartoons, packed with bonus features, makes a case for Popeye being one of the finest toons of all time.
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Music Review: The Frames - The Cost
One of Ireland's biggest bands is back with their latest effort
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Music Review: Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen Sony/Legacy Edition
A cult classic collection of '80s pop is remastered and expanded in a new edition.
After a 14-year-break, Australia and New Zealand's Crowded House reunites for a strong, if solemn, new album.
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Music Review: David Bowie - Young Americans Special Edition
David Bowie's "plastic soul" album is spruced up in a new double CD/DVD edition that includes rare video footage and some of Bowie's finest singles.
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