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Tuesday December 18, 2007

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Old Music Tuesdays: The Beatles 1968

December 18, 2007 • Long before MySpace, there were fan clubs. You could send a letter, maybe using a coupon in a teen magazine, to sign up. One benefit of signing up might be a free record.

Thursday December 13, 2007

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A Holiday Mix from All Songs Considered

December 13, 2007 • It's time to gather 'round the warm glow of your computer and get cozy with some holiday fare from All Songs Considered.

A Holiday Mix from All Songs Considered

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Tuesday December 11, 2007

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Old Music Tuesdays: Best Novelty Song?

December 11, 2007 • I was digging through my 45 collection and found this.I won't spoil it for you, just listen.

Monday December 10, 2007

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Top Five Most Embarrassing Songs on My iPod:

by Robin Hilton

December 10, 2007 • Fellow NPR Music producer Stephen Thompson says there's no such thing as "guilty" pleasures when it comes to music. Anything we like, no matter how sappy or vapid, is simply a pleasure. That said, if anything ever happens to me, these are the five...

Friday December 7, 2007

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The Year's Best Album Covers

by Justin Fernando

December 7, 2007 • As the All Songs Considered intern, I've spent the past three months filtering through bins of CDs for use on the show, and on Second Stage. I've seen tons of great

Thursday December 6, 2007

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2007: The Year in Review from All Songs Considered

December 6, 2007 • Host Bob Boilen talks with reviewers Carrie Brownstein, Will Hermes, Tom Moon and Meredith Ochs about the year's biggest surprises and letdowns in music.

2007: The Year in Review from All Songs Considered

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Wednesday December 5, 2007

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In Under the Wire

by Robin Hilton

December 5, 2007 • Every year while compiling a list of the year's best CDs there's inevitably a gem I completely miss... and kick myself for missing. Last year it was Shearwater; in 2005 it was the Shout Out Louds. Arcade Fire's Funeral would have been my num

Tuesday December 4, 2007

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Old Music Tuesdays: The Move

December 4, 2007 • by Bob Boilen

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.

Vote for the Year's Best Music

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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.

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