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Friday November 30, 2007

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Farewell Tom Terrell

November 30, 2007 • A friend of mine — and a friend to so many others — passed away.

Thursday November 29, 2007

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Balkan Electronica, Bloc Party, Chris Walla

November 29, 2007 • An exclusive preview from the solo debut by Death Cab for Cutie's Chris Walla; Balkan-flavored electronica from Shantel; J-pop girl group Oreska Band; A new dance pop single from Bloc Party and more.

Balkan Electronica, Bloc Party, Chris Walla

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The Year's Best Music Was...

November 29, 2007 • On Monday December 3rd I'll have a conversation with Carrie Brownstein, Tom Moon, Meredith Ochs and Will Hermes about the mu

Tuesday November 27, 2007

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Old Music Tuesday: Nirvana's 'Unplugged'

by Robin Hilton

November 27, 2007 • I was a huge Nirvana fan, and Kurt Cobain's suicide (while not entirely unexpected) knocked the wind out of me. It's the only time I've ever felt grief over the death of a celebrity. Like a lot of fans, I spent the days and weeks immediately after...

Thursday November 22, 2007

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Vote for the Year's Best Music

November 22, 2007 • Voting for the best CDs of 2007 has closed. Thanks to all who participated. Results will be posted Dec. 20 on All Songs Considered.

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Wednesday November 21, 2007

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November 21, 2007 • This isn't a new code for "Lost." It is however the unified music theory. The Sevens.

Tuesday November 20, 2007

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Old Music Tuesday: 'The Joshua Tree' 20 Years Later

by Robin Hilton

November 20, 2007 • I've only owned one rock poster my entire life and it was for U2's Joshua Tree. It was six feet by four feet and hung grandly on my wall all through college.

Friday November 16, 2007

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My Confession

by Robin Hilton

November 16, 2007 • The top five bands/artists I should love but really can't stand are:

Thursday November 15, 2007

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Grizzly Bear, Emma Pollock, Shocking Pinks

November 15, 2007 • Brooklyn art-rock band Grizzly Bear revisits the creepy 1962 Phil Spector song "He Hit Me"; New Zealand rockers Shocking Pinks pay homage to My Bloody Valentine.

Grizzly Bear, Emma Pollock, Shocking Pinks

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Where will our brains go to my lovely?

November 15, 2007 • This past weekend I saw the latest Wes Anderson film, The Darjeeling Limited. It's the story of 3 brothers and the cumulative baggage they carry. It's also tale of their spiritual quest.

Tuesday November 13, 2007

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Old Music Tuesdays

November 13, 2007 • Despite the digital age, real mail still doesn't come on Sundays, and CDs continue to come out on Tuesdays. The Sunday mail thing I get, but the Tuesday CD thing? It's been that way forever, and I'm going to get to the bottom of this, (but not tod...

Monday November 12, 2007

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Quirk Overload: A Preponderance of Twee

by Robin Hilton

November 12, 2007 • I haven't counted the number of times the word "quirky" appears in NPR music reviews, but I'm guessing it's a lot. It's not that we lack imagination when describing bands; it's that so many bands now are incredibly cutesy and kooky. Listen to just...

Thursday November 8, 2007

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John Coltrane and Video Games

November 8, 2007 • I think musicians make music for one of two reasons: to entertain, or because they have no choice; it's bursting out of them.

John Coltrane and Video Games

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Guest DJ Ian Parton of The Go! Team

November 8, 2007 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with Ian Parton, frontman for the frenetic, hip-hop-cheerleader-rock group The Go! Team. Parton shares some of his favorite songs.

Guest DJ Ian Parton of The Go! Team

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Top Five Lyrics: Best Song Lines Ever

by Robin Hilton

November 8, 2007 • I was talking with a friend recently who told me she never listens to lyrics. She couldn't even quote a single line from a song, even though there are plenty she listens to and loves. She's probably not alone.

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