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The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #10-6
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #20-16The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #15-11 10.Weyes Blood, ‘And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow’ Weyes Blood’s And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglowis the second installment in a trilogy that began with 2019’s Titanic Rising (one of my all-time favorite albums). The concept of And…
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The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #15-11
Previously,The Best 20 Albums of 2022: My Picks #20-16 15.Fontaines D.C., ‘Skinty Fia’ Fontaines D.C.’s third studio album, Skinty Fia, is a record that transcends the Irish post-punk quintet’s previous works, providing an introspective exploration of identity and dislocation amidst themes of cultural nostalgia and diaspora. The title Skinty Fia is a reference to an old Irish…
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I’ve Been Listening – Aug 4, 2024
Kate Bush, ‘Hounds of Love,’ 1985 And if I only couldI’d make a deal with GodAnd I’d get Him to swap our placesBe runnin’ up that roadBe runnin’ up that hillBe runnin’ up that building When Kate Bush released Hounds of Love in 1985, she charted a course that not only redefined her career but also the…
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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…