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Jan
16
Center Of The Universe #2

Center Of The Universe #2

Another free-associative journey through popular and semipopular song. With two numbers by Sleater-Kinney! And three released in 2023!
5 min read
Jan
14
I Hate-Watched House Of Darkness!

I Hate-Watched House Of Darkness!

I had to see the new horror movie from Neil "The Bees Are In My Eyes" LaBute, even if he doesn't deserve the micro-penny residual from Hulu.
5 min read
Jan
09
Center Of The Universe Episode #1

Center Of The Universe Episode #1

A make-believe radio playlist from a guy who used to do it for real! That's not pathetic, right? Right?
6 min read
Dec
29
I Listened To Billboard's Top 20 Songs Of 2022!

I Listened To Billboard's Top 20 Songs Of 2022!

Just over twenty songs managed to get more attention from the marketplace this year than a thirtysomething Kate Bush song. And now I've finally heard them.
8 min read
Dec
28
Canon Fodder #7: Depression Blues

Canon Fodder #7: Depression Blues

Eight old CDs I recently purchased by Wainwrights, goths and other assorted eccentrics. In descending order of preference, but all are just super.
6 min read
Dec
19
My Favorite Albums Of 2022

My Favorite Albums Of 2022

26 albums from 2022 that I would like on the shelf if I haven't already bought them. Boy, I hope Santa's paying attention.
15 min read
Dec
13
22 New Songs I Knew In 2022

22 New Songs I Knew In 2022

'Nuff said!
2 min read
Nov
28
I Dig Shudder!

I Dig Shudder!

Deadstream. Resurrection. Mayhem. Just three of the evocative titles that make me glad I subscribed to Shudder.
5 min read
Nov
21
Silly List Slogs: My 100 Favorite Musical Acts Of The Pop-Rock Era (In Terms Of Quantity)

Silly List Slogs: My 100 Favorite Musical Acts Of The Pop-Rock Era (In Terms Of Quantity)

100 acts from the sixties or later that I'm glad to have a whole bunch of songs by. Ranked, because that gets people hot.
3 min read
Nov
20
Canon Fodder #6: Blast Off!

Canon Fodder #6: Blast Off!

Seven used CDs I picked up not too long ago. Most featuring underground rock favorites I've known for years, or at least could have. In descending order of enthusiasm.
4 min read