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Music Review: Blur – Parklife [Special 2-CD Edition]
Parklife, one of the seminal releases of Britpop gets remastered and doubled in size of tracks, via a bonus CD.
Read More »Hurricane Sandy: Car Wars – A New Hope?
For now the sight of long lines at the gas pumps only adds to our frustration and anger with our utilities, the government, and the oil industry.
Read More »The Crystals And “He’s A Rebel” Ruled The Music World 50 Years Ago This Week
The Crystals, but not the real Crystals, had their biggest hit 50 years ago.
Read More »Book Review: The Forgotten Affairs of Youth by Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander McCall Smith's Isabel Dalhousie returns in the charming The Forgotten Affairs of Youth.
Read More »Music Review: Glissando – The World Without Us
A memorable combination of piano, vocals, and strings makes up the second Gizeh Records release from Glissando.
Read More »Book Review: Hendrix on Hendrix: Interviews and Encounters with Jimi Hendrix edited by Steven Roby
A candid and revealing trip into a psychedelic mind in the guitarist..
Read More »Disney’s Lucasfilm Deal May Be Good For ‘Star Wars’ Fans
Disney may protect the Star Wars legacy better than Lucas ever has.
Read More »NYC Marathon Canceled: What Took Them So Long?
New Yorkers spoke up for their fellow residents who are still suffering, and the Mayor backed down. Way to go, New York!
Read More »Music Review: KG & The Storytellers – Inner Voices
A unique debut album from KG & The Storytellers.
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