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Long-Awaited Smiths Compilation, The Sound of the Smiths to Finally Hit Stores Nov. 3Pope of Mope Morrissey has agreed to allow the release of the Smiths boxset, "The Sound of the Smiths". The former frontman of the English alternative group has finally agreed to sign off on the deal, but only if he's allowed to choose the set's artwork
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Top 10 Songs by The SmithsThe Smiths with their beautiful lyrics and haunting melodies to this day have a strong cult following and have influenced many. It was extremely difficult to choose only 10 of their songs, since they are all great, but here are my present top 10.
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You Should Get the Message: The Best of ElectronicA greatest hits collection by the alternative supergroup
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Johnny Marr of the Smiths joins Modest MouseModern rock icon Johnny Marr of Smith's fame has officially replaced Modest Mouse guitarist Dann Gallucci. -
Foreclosure: Home is Where the Heart IsA fictional story, based on the current state of our economy and the triumph of the human spirit.
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Rock Songs from the Late 90's for People Stuck in 60's, 70's or 80'sThis article connects music lovers stuck in the past with YouTube videos of songs they should like.
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The Gems in the MatrixA good name, Matrix. A fascinating story. One with many strange and profound questions within the bizarre framework of its' tale, like gems within a matrix of mystery.
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Interview: Scott Rinning of the CinematicsThe Cinematics' frontman was kind enough to set aside some time and answer a few questions about the new album, the band, himself, and a few other more random subjects. -
The Top 10 Alternative and Rock Albums of 2009A top ten countdown of the best albums of 2009. This list includes artists from the United States, Canada, Denmark and Norway. Each album is presented with a short review and highlight tracks.
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My Favorite 80's Album; A Purple Genius; The Story of Prince & the Revolution in Purple RainAnyone who wasn't living under a rock in 1984 flocked to the theaters to see the Purple One in all his glory starting out as 'the Kid' ; Prince Rogers Nelson; A musical genius who changed the world with his songs.
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The Rational Misers: Inside the Psyche of the Financially Shell-Shocked Former ConsumerThe U.S. economy shrinks as consumer spending tanks. Government action for consumers is focused primarily on foreclosures. But wealth destruction has a broader impact that should be addressed: it causes widespread Post-Economic Trauma Savings Syndrome. -
Jesus and Mary Chain: A Short History of the BandThe story of how a couple of Scottish chancers changed music forever; think McLaren and the Pistols with added hair and better tunes.
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The Wonderful World of Movie WebsitesMost people go see a movie and if they like it they make pick up the soundtrack. But there's so much to be found at the movie's website that you simply must go there to enhance your movie going experience.
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Foster Care Funding in Michigan: The New Welfare MomsMichigan is on the forefront when it comes to welfare reform, but are we just shifting funding to a title with more respect than "welfare moms"? -
Celebrity, Depression and the People that CareThe months of February and March of 2007 celebrity deaths due to depression scarred the news. Their deaths expose many questions surrounding the events. Most of them left to the wind as open-ended quandaries -
The Talwar-The Indian Sword as a Weapon of WarThe Indian sword was lighter and more aerodynamic than the European swords. It had a curved shape unlike the broad sword in use in Europe. The broad sword of the Europeans was heavier and not so maneuverable .In contrast the Indian sword was more lethal.
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Getting the Kids Involved in Sending Out Holiday Cards and LettersAlthough e-mails and technology have taken the place of snail mail-the human desire to reach out to our relatives during the holidays is precisely what sends us running to the post office with stacks of red and green envelopes each year.
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The Perks of Being a Wallflowerby Stephen Chbosky: Book ReviewA review of Stephen Chbosky's hit coming-of-age novel, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
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Tammi Smith is Out of Jail on Bail; She Discussed the ExperienceAfter her release from jail on February 3, Tammi Smith stood outside and discussed the Tempe police, their evidence, and the witnesses for the prosecution- she stated that her attorney will tear them apart. -
Causes of the Common Cold in BabiesKnowing the causes of the common cold in babies is, as they say, half the battle.
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The Top MTV Shows of All TimeMTV started out as an all-music channel but the network soon made the transition into other types of programming. From teen angst to life in the Hollywood hills, here are the some of the best MTV Shows of all time. -
Reflections on Rock in the '80sBy 1980, the dreaded singer-songwriter era of John Denver, Seals and Crofts, and Bread had come to an end. And rock and roll, having been kept alive by acts like Springsteen, the Sex Pistols, and Van Halen, was pissed off and ready for a comeback.
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Breaking the Boundaries: A Brief List of Cross-Genre Cover SongsA brief list and description of some of the more interesting and better cross-genre cover songs, as judged by the writer.
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Best Movie Soundtracks of the 1980's and 1990'sThe 1980's and 1990's gave us some unique music and memorable pop culture. Some of the best music from these decades has been featured in movies. Here are some of the best movie soundtracks from the 1980's and 1990's. -
Music Soundtrack Gifts for People Stuck in the 80sJust because your favorite relative is stuck in the '80s, it doesn't mean you can't find a gift for them. Consider one of these top movie soundtracks from the '80s.
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Song Titles with the Devil in ThemThe goat-footed fiddler appears in many song titles, and here are my favorite ten.
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Top 50 Best Albums of the 80sThe 50 greatest albums of the 80s. From Michael Jackson's Thriller to Metallica's Master of Puppets I count down the greatest records of the decade.
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The Stone Roses Commemorate Twentieth Anniversary of Their DebutThere are four different packages depending on your level of interest in the band.
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How to Find the Right Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Program for Your ChildThis article describes the trials and tribulations some parents go through when choosing a preschool or pre-kindergarten program for their children.
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The History of Barenaked LadiesDetails the history and career of Canada's most notable pop act. -
Songs with Queen in the TitleQueen was a great name for a band, but the word is also found in a lot of great songs. Here is a list of some of them you may recognize.
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Vampirism, the Human Condition, and How We Grew UpThis is my graduate thesis proposal that I presented at an English Department Conference at Southern Connecticut State University. The thesis was never actually written, but the proposal is the beginning of a somewhat tongue-in-cheek and full of anacrhronisms memoir.
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Rock Concert Videos Made Available for Netflix Instant Viewing on the Roku in OctoberOctober sees a lot of new releases in the rock music concert genre for the Netflix Roku.
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10 Great Underrated Albums of the '60sEveryone acknowledges that the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's', The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds', and Dylan's 'Blonde on Blonde' are among the most indespensible records of the '60s, but there was a lot more to the decade than these monoliths.
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10 Fun Things to Do when the Electricity Goes OutElectricity outages curtail our normal activities. Here is a list of 10 fun things to do when the lights go out.
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Detroit Radio for the Music LoverJust when I had given up all hope of ever having a love affair with commercial radio... -
Greatest Movie Soundtrack Ever: the Wedding SingerOne of my favorite movies of all time, The Wedding Singer, also happens to have my favorite movie soundtrack. -
Script of the Bridge by the Chameleons: '80s Made Music that Speaks to TodayA review of one of the great unknown masterpieces of '80s rock, Script of the Bridge by The Chameleons. -
Top 10 Songs by the CureThe Cure, an English band, cleared the path in the musical forest, or Hanging Garden, if you will, for the popular alternative sound that is still prevalent today. -
Review of the Arctic Monkeys' Album Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm NotThe Arctic Monkeys are a new-wave Brit band influenced by past late and greats; I wanted to capture this essence in my review.
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