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Allan Raible writes about music and the music industry. He is based in New York.
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Is Madonna’s “Borderline” The Hip “It-Song” To Cover? - A Review Of Recent Renditions By The Flaming Lips And Counting Crows
“Borderline” stands as one of Madonna’s defining, early hits. In fact it was her first top-ten hit in 1984. Now, 25 years later this song seems to be coming back in a big way with two recent, high-profile covers appearing...
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March 25, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (5)
Review: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart’s “The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart”
High quality alternative rock comes and goes in cycles. Often when you aren’t expecting anything great to catch your attention, something will. These days, this usually occurs when a new generation picks up an older sound and tries to reinvent...
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March 18, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (1)
Review: U2’s “No Line On The Horizon”
I bought Nirvana’s “Nevermind” and U2’s “Achtung Baby” on the very same day back in early 1992. They were both monumental classics. The two records were strikingly different but they were both unique and groundbreaking. Hearing both records for the...
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March 5, 2009 | Permalink | User Comments (5)
