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I’ve Been Listening – Oct 22, 2024
The Rolling Stones, ‘Exile On Main Street,’ 1972 Exile On Main Street stands as a quintessential work in The Rolling Stones’ discography and a pinnacle of rock music. The album emerges from an atmosphere of turmoil and transformation for the Stones. Facing financial difficulties and the threat of severe taxation in the UK, the band…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #20-16
20.St. Vincent, ‘St. Vincent,’ 2014 St. Vincent’s self-titled album marks a significant shift from Annie Clark’s earlier works, showcasing her evolution from a dexterous multi-instrumentalist into a visionary auteur. At its core, St. Vincent reflects Clark’s desire to critique modern life, particularly through the lens of media and technology. The album scrutinizes the complexities of…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #25-21
25.Taylor Swift, ‘1989’, 2014 Didn’t they tell us “Don’t rush into things”?Didn’t you flash your green eyes at me?Didn’t you calm my fears with a Cheshire cat smile?Didn’t it all seem new and exciting?I felt your arms twistin’ around meIt’s all fun and games ’til somebody loses their mind With her fifth album 1989 – named after…
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I’ve Been Listening – Oct 14, 2024
Ms. Lauryn Hill, ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,’ 1998 Ms. Lauryn Hill’s debut solo album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, defies simple categorization, moving seamlessly between genres such as neo-soul, R&B, hip-hop, and reggae, standing as a monumental achievement in the landscape of contemporary music. The concept of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is one steeped in introspection…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #30-26
30.Tame Impala, ‘Currents,’ 2015 Man, I know that it’s hard to digestBut maybe your story ain’t so different from the restAnd I know it seems wrong to acceptBut you’ve got your demons, and she’s got her regrets Tame Impala’s third studio album, Currents, is rooted in themes of change, personal growth, and self-discovery, serving as…
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I’ve Been Watching – Parks and Recreation (NBC, 2009-15)
There’s only one thing I hate more than lying: skim milk, which is water that’s lying about being milk. Parks and Recreation is a political satire mockumentary sitcom created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, who are known for their work on The Office (Yes… perhaps I’ll talk about The Good Place at some point). Parks…