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I’ve Been Watching – The Sopranos (HBO, 1999-2007)
We buried him… on a hill. Overlooking a little river… with pine cones all around. Approximately twenty-five years ago, HBO introduced audiences to The Sopranos, created by David Chase. This ground-breaking drama series revolutionized the portrayal of protagonists on television and laid the foundation for future television narratives by popularizing the concept of the “anti-hero.”…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #20-16
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2020: My PicksThe Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks 20. Ethel Cain, ‘Preacher’s Daughter’ A life full of whiskey but I always deliverJesus, if You’re listening, let me handle my liquorAnd Jesus, if You’re thereWhy do I feel alone in this room with You? In the balmy depths of…
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I’ve Been Watching – Saturday Night Live (NBC, 1975-Present)
Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975, captivating audiences with its unique blend of satire, parody, and absurdity. The sketches on SNL cover a wide array of topics, often reflecting the cultural and political zeitgeist of the moment. From lampooning political figures and celebrities to poking…
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I’ve Been Listening – July 31, 2024
Beyoncé, ‘Cowboy Carter,’ March 29, 2024 Help me, Lord, from these fantasies in my headThey ain’t ever been safe onesI don’t fellowship with these fake onesSo let’s travel to white chapels and sing hymnsHold rosaries and sing in stained-glass symphoniesCleanse me, Holy Trinity, from this marijuana smoke smell in my hair Dedicated as Act II…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks #5-1
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks #15-11The Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks #10-6 5. The Weather Station, ‘Ignorance’ Is it alright if I don’t wanna sing tonight?I know you’re tired of seeing tears in my eyesBut everywhere we go there is an outsideOver…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks #10-6
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2021: My Picks #15-11 10. Lucy Dacus, ‘Home Video’ Sedentary secrets like peach pits in your gutLocked away like jam jars in the cellar of your heartWaiting to be tasted and ultimately wastedYou were gonna win me over from the start Lucy…