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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #70-66
70.Robyn, ‘Honey,’ 2018 In the formative years of her career, Robyn developed a reputation as a pop icon who could blend personal vulnerabilities with dance-floor anthems. Honey diverges from this mold, revealing a softer, more introspective side of the artist. The central theme of the album is personal evolution through grief, loss, and reconnection. Robyn herself has…
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I’ve Been Watching – Mad Men (AMC, 2007-15)
People tell you who they are, but we ignore it – because we want them to be who we want them to be. There it is, my favorite drama series of all time. Created by Matthew Weiner, writer and executive producer of The Sopranos, Mad Men unfolds within the dynamic environment of New York City,…
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 9, 2024
The Beatles, ‘Rubber Soul,’ 1965 The Beatles’ sixth studio album, Rubber Soul, can be seen as a conceptual departure from The Beatles’ earlier works, focusing on more complex, mature themes and experimental sounds. The album title itself is a playful pun derived from a comment made by Paul McCartney about a critic describing the Rolling Stones…
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The Best 75 Albums of the 2010s: My Picks #75-71
75.Brandi Carlile, ‘By the Way, I Forgive You,’ 2017 The title of Brandi Carlile’s sixth studio album, By the Way, I Forgive You, might imply a casual absolution, but the music narrates a story of deliberate, active forgiveness. Carlile’s songwriting throughout the album tackles deeply personal themes, including betrayal, resilience, transformation, self-reflection, parenthood, and social issues….
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I’ve Been Listening – Sep 3, 2024
The Rolling Stones, ‘Sticky Fingers,’ 1971 Sticky Fingers marks a pivotal moment in The Rolling Stones’ illustrious career, representing a significant shift from their earlier blues-inspired sound to a more rock-oriented style. Sticky Fingers is a rich tapestry of themes that reflect the tumultuous era of the early 1970s. The album is imbued with a…
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I’ve Been Watching – Boardwalk Empire (HBO, 2010-14)
We all have to decide for ourselves how much sin we can live with. – Nucky Thompson HBO’s Boardwalk Empire stands as a monumental achievement in television drama, blending historical authenticity with compelling storytelling. Created by Terence Winter, a veteran writer from The Sopranos, the series transports viewers to the Prohibition-era Atlantic City of the 1920s and 1930s. The…