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Five Songs, 3/19/2021

The Slackers, "Married Girl" One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands. The bits where the band lays out and Vic Ruggiero comes in first, I love that move. Just a delightful song. Revolting Cocks, "Crackin' Up" During industrial's commerical heyday, Wax...

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Five Songs, 2/4/2021

The Chemical Brothers, "Where Do I Begin" We've talked before about how "Block Rockin' Beats" was (deservedly) a galactic scale hit. I have to wonder how people who bought the record thought about the rest of the album, which is excellent, but which gleefully throws...

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Five Songs, 11/27/2020

Obits, "I Want Results" There's an interesting comparison to make between Obits and Rocket from the Crypt. We know what John Reis and Rick Froberg sound like when they're writing songs and performing together (great!). But their bands apart give a window into what they...

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Five Songs, 1/27/2020

The Evens, "Dinner With The President" After Fugazi went on hiatus (I refuse to say they're broken up!), Ian MacKaye started a band with his wife, Amy Farina, on drums. They play as a duo, playing a stripped down indie rock that still has touches...