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Let it be clear: Polished Mats a mixed bag
The new Replacements boxed set for "Tim" reveals that the murk wasn't always a bad thing
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Herbie Hancock offers an age-defying trip back to his '70s heyday
There's always a first time to say "I need more keytar" and mean it.
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Guided by Voices at 40
In which your humble servant offers an exhaustive playlist that largely avoids obvious choices in an attempt to capture the breadth and depth of Robert…
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Imitation of life
Making the case — or not — for R.E.M.'s final four albums
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A state of graceful mourning
Remembering Ron S. Peno from Died Pretty, and other reasons to dig into older albums
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It Was a Very Good Year
R.E.M. on "The Bear" recalls "The Sopranos," the show that best used music to augment the story. I also share two new songs you should hear.
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Synchronicity at 40
A super mega post about The Police then and now, with 33⅓ book pitches, a live review from 2007, and thoughts on Stewart Copeland's latest reimagining…
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A summer show at Hancher? Yes, please!
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band fill the auditorium with a well-choreographed set long on banter and big sounds
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My Impression Now
My Impression Now
A place to share thoughts and ideas about music and literature, to revisit past journalistic endeavors, and to explore connections among and between works of artistic expression.

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