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A not-so-definitive look at the 2012 election.
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Did Dido include enough or too much of her music on this greatest hits collection?
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This compilation works for those who would like a decent sampler.
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No two individuals will watch this and receive the same impression, and this may transform the lack of structure and message content (and context) into a good thing.
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Though it falls short of being essential, it's almost an excellent album.
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"We get one life, and only so many trips around the sun, and I believe in love and happy endings . . ."
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The American Experience examines the life and times of the 35th President of the United States.
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Does a buyer gets his or her money's worth with this 30-song collection?
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Does this debut album, by five young Englishmen, resurrect California rock?
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