And we’re back…and let’s get right into more song goodness from 2011: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. – “We Almost Lost Detroit” (Link goes to Spotify) The band name is certainly goofy and this song is catchy fun, but look below the surface. This Detroit combo takes Gil Scott Heron’s warning about the risks of nuclear power [...]
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Jason’s Favorite Songs of 2011
Yes, it’s that time of year… As with most “best of lists”, the exclusions often become more interesting than the inclusions. Creating a comprehensive, definitive list of the best of anything is a fool’s errand. So I won’t try to sell anyone on this being even remotely exhaustive. This is simply a selection of songs I [...]
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Belated – Jason’s 2006 Favorites
Before I get to my list, I have some questions and comments about list methodology. If you don’t care, please skip the next three paragraphs.I’ve been struggling with putting a list together for 2006 because I really don’t know how to choose them. Do I base my choices purely on how much I played a [...]
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Paul’s 2006 Favorite Albums and Singles
2006 never seemed like that great a year for albums as it was moving along, but when it came time for me to pick apart and reassemble a list of favorites, I had trouble keeping it to a manageable number. What follows is a list of 21 albums, in descending order of urgency, that you [...]
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