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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…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #5-1
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #15-11The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #10-6 5.Sudan Archives, ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ They don’t know that I’m smartKnew it right from the startSpreadin’ all those lies that you brought outThrowin’ dirt on my nameWe don’t play…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 10, 2024
Waxahatchee, ‘Tigers Blood,’ March 22, 2024 Waxahatchee’s sixth studio album, Tigers Blood, marks a significant evolution in Katie Crutchfield’s musical journey, blending her lo-fi indie roots with a rich alt-country sound. At its core, Tigers Blood is an exploration of resilience, nostalgia, self-reflection, and the passage of time. The album delves into the complexities of past experiences…
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I’ve Been Watching – Seinfeld (NBC, 1989-98)
Here it goes, my favorite comedy series of all time. NBC’s Seinfeld, hailed as the greatest comedy series of all time, has left an indelible mark on television history. Created by comedic genius Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the show presents a unique approach to comedy, focusing on the minutiae of everyday life, making it…