ARCHIVE:
Music Box
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Radiohead Silence
Why is no one talking about Jonny Greenwood’s excellent new recording?
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Like She’s the Only Girl in the World
The improbable, unstoppable success of Rihanna.
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DROP THE BASS
Skrillex doesn't make good music, but it's awesome in certain ways.
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The Nevermind You've Never Heard
The version of Nirvana's album that Kurt Cobain loved best.
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R.E.M.'s Revolution
How a post-punk band from Georgia changed rock 'n' roll forever.
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Cleaning Out Ives' Closet
The tricky task of preserving an artist's life and work.
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A Great Year for Underground Rap
Tired of watching the throne? Give a listen to Lil B., Danny Brown, and Spaceghostpurrp.
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America the Not-So-Beautiful
Gil Scott-Heron's sad, sharp vision of race and consumerism.
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The Elusive Maestro
Why the process of finding a new conductor makes music lovers weep.
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Why I Hate the Grammys
The secret committee that alters the membership's nominations, for starters. But there are plenty of other reasons.
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Hearing Voices
James Blake's dazzling debut album is somewhere between avant-garde dance music and blue-eyed soul.
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Dulcet Downloads
Tired of crummy MP3 sound? A new device will make your digital music truly sing.
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