Category Archives: music

Wilco (The Band) is Finally a Band Again on ‘The Whole Love’

Posted on October 2, 2011 by voteprime

When I first heard Wilco’s live album, Kicking Television, I was excited. The band had a new guitarist, Nels Cline, who seemed to be able to do just about anything he wanted with his instrument. Their songs – new and … Continue reading →

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An Incomplete List: Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Red House’ Edition

Posted on June 1, 2011 by voteprime

An incomplete list of places my baby stays: The red house over yonder. Tweet

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You Must Listen to All Things Must Pass

Posted on May 25, 2011 by voteprime

If you are a fan of the Beatles then you owe it to yourself to listen to George Harrison’s first solo album, All Things Must Pass. I say that with a warning: this is not another Beatles record. If anything, … Continue reading →

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A Listener’s Guide: The Walkmen

Posted on April 25, 2011 by voteprime

In short: If you like The Walkmen’s “Juveniles” and “Angela Surf City” then you will probably enjoy their entire album, Lisbon. “Juveniles” by The Walkmen “Angela Surf City” by The Walkmen In Depth: Lisbon is the closest thing I’ve heard … Continue reading →

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Still Lemonheaded After All These Years

Posted on March 1, 2011 by voteprime

Over 15 years ago when my sister studied abroad for a semester and left her CD collection behind I thought the big win was my discovery of the Reality Bites soundtrack. Turns out that was just a passing fancy. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Billy Oceanwaving

Posted on March 5, 2010 by voteprime

I think the world would be a happier place if, instead of  Rickrolling, we had started Billy Oceanwaving. Tweet

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Nissan Pavilion is Dead to Me (For Now)

Posted on May 15, 2008 by voteprime

I sent this letter to Nissan Pavilion after an unhappy concert experience there this last Sunday. If I receive a response from them or the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (who also received a copy of the letter) I will … Continue reading →

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50 Air Guitarers Can’t Be Wrong

Posted on June 13, 2007 by voteprime

“You haven’t lived until you’ve seen the sun set over the Rockies.” “You haven’t lived until you’ve felt the rush of jumping out of an airplane.” “You haven’t lived until you’ve ran with the bulls in Spain.” “You haven’t lived … Continue reading →

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