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John Lennon’s “Happy Christmas/War Is Over” – Sung by Angels on New Year’s Day
The most important thing we can do for our children is to make certain those words can become a reality.
Read More »In Defense Of Coldplay
Given the alternatives, Coldplay deserve a break.
Read More »Dream Teams In Music For 2012
The musical pairings we would like to see in 2012.
Read More »Music Review: Hank Williams – The Legend Begins: Rare & Unreleased Recordings
The new Hank Williams album is a trip back in time to the early period of his career.
Read More »Music Review: Rammstein – Made In Germany 1995 – 2011
Rammstein's first retrospective is a strong reminder of just how powerful this band can be.
Read More »Book Review: Van Gogh: The Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith
Van Gogh's life illustrates the fine line between genius and madness.
Read More »Book Review: Manifest Destinies: America’s Westward Expansion and the Road to the Civil War by Steven E. Woodworth
A magnificent account of the era before the outbreak of the Civil War.
Read More »Music Review: Dome – Dome 1-4+5 Box Set
The coolest box-set of the year.
Read More »As Gang Green Turns: The Party Is Over for Rex and His Men
Yes, we Jets fans are bitter after that loss on December 24.
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