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Monday December 25, 2006

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The Best of 'Song of the Day'

December 25, 2006 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen chats with Stephen Thompson, editor for NPR's Song of the Day about the year's best tracks from the show.

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Thursday December 21, 2006

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The Beatles Love

December 21, 2006 • A new CD of Beatles music is out and it isn't simply a reissue of the same songs. It's a mashup of sorts. Bob Boilen talks with Giles Martin about these stunning new remixes.

The Beatles Love

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Tuesday December 5, 2006

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The Best Music of 2006

December 5, 2006 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen counts down listener picks for the 10 best CDs of 2006, with reviewers Robert Christgau, Will Hermes, Meredith Ochs and John Richards.

The Best Music of 2006

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Thursday November 30, 2006

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Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

November 30, 2006 • Joanna Newsom's harp-driven story songs befuddle anyone trying to classify her music. Newsom talks about her latest CD, the enchanting Ys, and shares some of her favorite recordings.

Guest DJ Joanna Newsom

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Friday November 17, 2006

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Guest DJ M. Ward

November 17, 2006 • New-folk artist M. Ward talks about his latest CD, Post-War and shares some of his favorite recordings.

Guest DJ M. Ward

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Thursday November 16, 2006

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Coldplay, Bright Eyes, Laura Gibson

November 16, 2006 • A mash-up of Cuban rhythms and Coldplay; Los Angeles rapper Pigeon John; Atlanta art rock trio Hot Young Priest; Rarities from new-folk artist Bright Eyes and more.

Coldplay, Bright Eyes, Laura Gibson

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Friday November 10, 2006

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The Who, King Crimson, Arctic Monkeys

November 10, 2006 • All new studio recording from The Who; Spider courts fly in The Low Lows; A 1969 classic from King Crimson; New instrumental music from Ratatat; Toronto's punk-inspired Born Ruffians and more.

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Thursday November 2, 2006

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Guest DJ "Weird Al" Yankovic

November 2, 2006 • Singer, songwriter and satirist "Weird Al" Yankovic has been spoofing artists and making his own original comic tunes for nearly 30 years.

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Thursday October 26, 2006

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Damien Rice, Tom Waits, The Gothic Archies

October 26, 2006 • The year's best pop music from Lily Allen; The quiet and contemplative Damien Rice; Chilling out with The Hold Steady; Three new CDs from Tom Waits; A tragic treasury from The Gothic Archies and more.

Damien Rice, Tom Waits, The Gothic Archies

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Thursday October 19, 2006

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Jeff Tweedy, The Byrds, Keith Jarrett

October 19, 2006 • New solo recording from Wilco's Jeff Tweedy; Remembering the music of The Byrds; The magnificent defeat of Jay Bennett; Hook-filled jangle pop from Benjy Ferree and more.

Jeff Tweedy, The Byrds, Keith Jarrett

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Thursday October 5, 2006

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Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, Etta Baker, One Ring Zero

October 5, 2006 • Legends Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys; Remembering Piedmont picker Etta Baker; Croatian mandolin player Miroslav Evacic; Winnipeg folk-pop singer Christine Fellows and more.

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Monday October 2, 2006

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Guest DJs Nouvelle Vague

October 2, 2006 • Melanie Pain and Olivier Libaux of Nouvelle Vague talk about their latest CD, Bande a Part and share some of their favorite recordings. Hear selections from their new album.

Guest DJs Nouvelle Vague

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Thursday September 21, 2006

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Fall Look Ahead 2006

September 21, 2006 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen talks with NPR reviewers Robert Christgau, Meredith Ochs, Tom Moon and Will Hermes about the CDs they're most looking forward to this Fall.

Fall Look Ahead 2006

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Thursday September 7, 2006

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TV On the Radio, Steven Bernstein, Yo La Tengo

September 7, 2006 • New music from TV On the Radio; The beautifully sad return of Sparklehorse; A debut from Brooklyn's Dirty on Purpose; Inspired jazz trumpeter Steven Bernstein and more.

TV On the Radio, Steven Bernstein, Yo La Tengo

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Thursday August 31, 2006

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Sean Lennon, David Schnaufer, Nina Nastasia

August 31, 2006 • Friendly fire from Sean Lennon; Fragile new folk by Bonnie Prince Billy; The return of folk icon Bert Jansch; Intense evangelical rock from Woven Hand and more.

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