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Why PET SOUNDS Means So Much To Me
For the past few years I’ve wanted to write an epic, all-encompassing essay about The Beach Boys’ classic album PET SOUNDS. I’ve sat down on at least two occasions and actually started, only to give...
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Last month, Ben Folds Five released their first new studio album since 1999. After reading a few favorable-to-glowing reviews, I decided to check out the new album despite being a casual fan of the...
View ArticleEverybody Drowns Sad And Lonely: I *Heart* Beulah
Other than Nirvana, I can’t think of another band besides Beulah that makes being depressed sound like so much fun. The sunny, wistful sound Beulah made in their very short life as a band still haunts...
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