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Wednesday October 29, 2008

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Nominate The Best CDs For 2008

October 29, 2008 • We're no longer accepting new nominations for the year's best CDs. Check back Tuesday the 18th to vote in the final poll.

Monday October 27, 2008

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A Magical and Historic Night

by Robin Hilton

October 27, 2008 • I'm thrilled to be able to share a very special concert with you: It's the Elephant 6 Orchestra, recorded live at Chicago's Bottom Lounge, on Oct. 21.

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Swedish Pop, Exotic Creatures of the Deep, The Elephant 6 Orchestra, More

October 27, 2008 • Hear Swedish pop singer Lykke Li, the quirky group Sparks, and more in our latest music mix.

Swedish Pop, Exotic Creatures of the Deep, The Elephant 6 Orchestra, More

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Tuesday October 21, 2008

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I've Fallen In Love With An Application

by Bob Boilen

October 21, 2008 • The name of my new love is Bloom, and it's the best iPhone/iPod application ever. Bloom is the creation of Brian Eno (my musical hero) and musician Peter Chilvers; it makes ambient music that's lovely, relaxing and not tacky with the touch of your...

Monday October 20, 2008

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Paul McCartney and The Fireman, Oasis, More

October 20, 2008 • New music from Paul McCartney, Oasis, Lambchop, Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power, and more.

Paul McCartney and The Fireman, Oasis, More

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Tuesday October 14, 2008

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Calexico Video: Part Three

by Robin Hilton

October 14, 2008 • Calexico is marking the release of its new album, Carried to Dust, with a series of videos that include some nice, live performances of their new songs. We began last month with the first and second installments of the videos. We've just got

Monday October 13, 2008

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1,000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die

October 13, 2008 • So much to hear. So little time. We talk with NPR reviewer Tom about his new book, 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die: A Listener's Life List and listen to some of the music he selected.

1,000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die

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Wednesday October 8, 2008

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Five Recordings To Hear Before You Die

by Robin Hilton

October 8, 2008 • Let's say you've got 24 hours to live. Forget all your unfulfilled dreams, the countries you haven't visited, the people you haven't seen. We're going to use these precious few hours left to listen to some music. So close the bedroom door, put on ...

Tuesday October 7, 2008

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Important Blog Changes

by Bob Boilen

October 7, 2008 • Starting today you will have to register to post to the blog. Don't worry. This will ultimately let you do a lot more with the site:

Monday October 6, 2008

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Antony And The Johnsons, Old School Soul, Cuban Jazz, And More

October 6, 2008 • Hear the strangely haunting voice of Antony Hegarty, the Buena Vista Social Club live, and more.

Antony And The Johnsons, Old School Soul, Cuban Jazz, And More

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Tuesday September 30, 2008

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Old Music Tuesdays: Dylan's 'Great White Wonder'

by Bob Boilen

September 30, 2008 • Streaming from our site today, a week before its release, is Bob Dylan's new The Tell Tale Signs: The Bootleg Series Vol. 8. It strikes me as nothing short of remark

Old Music Tuesdays: Dylan's 'Great White Wonder'

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Monday September 29, 2008

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Shout Out For Some Rock Nerd Help

by Bob Boilen

September 29, 2008 • Will Sheff plays DJ on All Songs Considered this week. Will is the songwriter and guiding light for Okkervil River.

Shout Out For Some Rock Nerd Help

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Guest DJ: Will Sheff Of Okkervil River

September 29, 2008 • Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff shares some of his favorite (and fairly obscure) music with All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Guest DJ: Will Sheff Of Okkervil River

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Monday September 22, 2008

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Fall Music Preview

September 22, 2008 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen looks at some of the most anticipated releases of the season.

Fall Music Preview

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Sunday September 21, 2008

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Up For An Emmy

by Bob Boilen

September 21, 2008 • It's Sunday and I'm on a train heading to New York for a chance to win an Emmy. I've been in radio 19 years, and earlier this year, we won an award for "lighting." A lighting award for an organization that not that long ago had all its eggs