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Jason Falkner: A Retrospective on a Power Pop Craftsman
Falkner stands alongside artists like XTC and Elvis Costello as a master of intelligent, well-crafted pop.
Victor Stranges
Feb 196 min read
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Lana Del Rey’s Upcoming Album: A New Era in Her Evolving Artistic Journey
Drawing from her fascination with the myths and realities of American life, this album promises to be a reflective journey through her ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 193 min read
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From The Smiths to Solo Majesty: How Morrissey’s You Are The Quarry Reclaimed His Crown
There were some glorious moments over his first 6 solo albums but nothing prepared me for the majesty of his 2004 opus, "You Are The Quarry"
Victor Stranges
Feb 193 min read
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Peter Freebairn’s Silhouettes & Cigarettes: A Sublime Convergence of Power-Pop and Emotional Introspection
Freebairn establishes himself as a formidable storyteller, weaving tales of love, loss, and resilience through melodies that are both ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 192 min read
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Shattered Brilliance: The Haunting Legacy of Big Star's Third/Sister Lovers
But what comes next is a confounding track called ‘Big Black Car’. It could easily find a home on Twin Peaks or a David Lynch movie.
Victor Stranges
Feb 194 min read
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The Cure’s 'Songs of a Lost World': A Haunting and Layered Return
The album’s themes of loss and aging are deeply personal for Smith, who has faced the passing of his mother, father, and brother in ...
Zac Wilde
Feb 185 min read
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Arctic Monkeys' AM: The Nocturnal Opus That Redefined Rock's Rhythms
In 2013, Arctic Monkeys released AM, their fifth studio album, heralding a stylistic reinvention that defied the conventions of their...
Zac Wilde
Feb 183 min read
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Rain Dogs: Tom Waits' Masterpiece of Grit and Innovation
The themes centre around fringe personalities that are down and out in New York.
Victor Stranges
Feb 184 min read
47 views

Kiko: The Album That Redefined Los Lobos and Broke All the Rules
Released on May 26, 1992, Kiko would redefine Los Lobos, single-handedly dismantling the Mexican rock cover band myth in one album.
Victor Stranges
Feb 183 min read
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