The Worst Pop Song of All Time?
“Hey Soul Sister” is a memorable, significant song, but for all the wrong reasons.
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Columns
The Madness of Keith Moon
His timekeeping was sloppy, but his feel was amazing.
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An Unintentional Cover: Jeff Beck’s Superstition
It’s still Stevie Wonder’s song, but Jeff Beck finally made it his for one night.
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The Hidden Genius of Charles Mingus
Perhaps the inspiration to toilet train a cat is indicative of an expansive mind that was willing to experiment and take risks
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Random Artist Memories: Shuggie Otis
Otis continues to perform sporadically but remains a talented, insular mystery.
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The Rarest Singing Voice
It’s a voice that can seem impossible but is often unforgettable. If you encounter one, cherish the experience. You don’t experience them often.
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Albums You’ve (almost certainly) Never Heard Of: Randy Savage’s ‘Be a Man’
The album is no more than a footnote in a life lived largely. But it is not a failure.
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Brooklyn Royalty: The Dap-Kings
Their musical lane may have been narrow, but they drove it in a monster truck powered by James Brown’s hairspray.
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Albums You Might Not Know: Elvis Costello’s Spanish Model
Spanish Model may be another footnote in Elvis Costello’s career, but it’s a career more memorable for the chances it has taken.
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Local Music Spotlight: Skorts
A new band making waves in the North Brooklyn/Lower Manhattan circuit have a heady sound that’s both retro and refreshing.
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