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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 22, 2024
The Beatles, ‘Revolver,’ 1966 Eleanor Rigby died in the church and was buried along with her name nobody cameFather MackenzieWiping the dirt from his hands asHe walks from the grave no one was saved The Beatles’ seventh studio album, Revolver, marks a significant departure from the Beatles’ earlier work, signaling the end of their pop…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #10-6
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #15-11 10. Blondshell, ‘Blondshell’ Formerly known for her pop-oriented work under the moniker BAUM, Teitelbaum has embraced a darker, alternative rock sound that draws heavily from the 1990s in her self-titled debut album, Blondshell. The overarching theme of “Blondshell”…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #15-11
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #20-16 15. Victoria Monét, ‘JAGUAR II’ JAGUAR II is a continuation of the themes introduced in Monét’s 2020 EP, Jaguar. The album delves into themes of self-discovery, empowerment, and sensuality. Monét likens herself to a jaguar, an animal known for its stealth and power, symbolizing her journey…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 16, 2024
Alanis Morissette, ‘Jagged Little Pill,’ 1995 Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill, stands as a seminal work in the landscape of 1990s music. This album marked a significant departure from Morissette’s earlier dance-pop endeavors, showcasing a raw, unfiltered exploration of personal and emotional turmoil. Jagged Little Pill is a deeply personal album that delves into themes…
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I’ve Been Watching – The Wire (HBO, 2002-08)
See, the thing is, you only got to fuck up once. Be a little slow, be a little late, just once. And how you ain’t gonna never be slow? Never be late? You can’t plan for no shit like this, man. It’s life. -Avon Barksdale HBO’s The Wire is often heralded as one of the greatest television…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2023: My Picks #20-16
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2020: My PicksThe Best 20 Albums of 2021: My PicksThe Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks 20.Young Fathers, ‘Heavy Heavy’ Heavy Heavy, the fourth studio album of the Scottish hip-hop group Young Fathers, is an album that thrives on contrasts and contradictions. The title itself hints at the duality…