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Song of the Day: The Smiths – “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want”

Song of the Day: The Smiths – “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want”

Jordy Kasko November 30, 2011 0

On this bright Wednesday I thought I’d take a trip back into the past — over 25 years back, in fact.  Back to a song that was released in mid-1984, not even as a

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Review: R.E.M. – <i>Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011</i>

Review: R.E.M. – Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011

Edie Adams November 21, 2011 0

While all of R.E.M.'s prior compilations neglected their earliest work, Part Lies includes tracks from their independent releases prior to their contract with Warner Bros. Records, making it the most well-rounded amalgamation of their

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Stream new albums from David Lynch, Cass McCombs, Laura Veirs, more

Stream new albums from David Lynch, Cass McCombs, Laura Veirs, more

Jordy Kasko October 31, 2011 0

Today we’ve got a plethora of new album streams for all you music fans.  Check them all out below: Album Stream: David Lynch - Crazy Clown Time (NPR)Genre: Experimental Album Stream: The Decemberists – Long Live

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Playlist: 13 Great (and Creepy) Halloween Songs

Playlist: 13 Great (and Creepy) Halloween Songs

Jordy Kasko October 31, 2011 4

When I make a playlist, I always do my research to see who else has made similar playlists around the net.  And while I knew that there would be plenty of Halloween playlists out

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Playlist: 5 Songs to Celebrate Number 1,000

Playlist: 5 Songs to Celebrate Number 1,000

Jordy Kasko October 25, 2011 0

In honor of the 1000th article we've posted on The Tune, here are five songs containing the number 1,000, from indie psych rock to classic rock to a 2002 piano riff that's now embedded

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QuickTune: Chris Isaak – <i>Beyond the Sun</i>

QuickTune: Chris Isaak – Beyond the Sun

Alex Hall October 22, 2011 1

Beyond the Sun can only be an amusing record, or a record valued for the quality of its performances. It cannot be a work that excites innovation.

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Review: Peter Gabriel – <i>New Blood</i>

Review: Peter Gabriel – New Blood

Alex Hall October 15, 2011 0

Gabriel is smart and cognizant enough to remain relevant to this generation while still appealing to his oldest fans

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Review: William Shatner – <i>Seeking Major Tom</i>

Review: William Shatner – Seeking Major Tom

Jordy Kasko October 14, 2011 11

Well, this ain't even fair. How can any covers album - EVER - except to compete with the inimitable William Shatner performing 18 space-themed cover songs? I mean, it's f-ing William Shatner

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Stream Peter Gabriel’s orchestral re-imagining of his past hits, <i>New Blood</i>

Stream Peter Gabriel’s orchestral re-imagining of his past hits, New Blood

Jordy Kasko October 3, 2011 0

You can stream the entire new Peter Gabriel album below, thanks to NME. The album is called New Blood, and contains “orchestral re-recordings of various tracks from throughout Gabriel’s career,” according to Wikipedia.  Peep the

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Review: Lindsey Buckingham – <i>Seeds We Sow</i>

Review: Lindsey Buckingham – Seeds We Sow

Jordy Kasko September 14, 2011 0

The former Fleetwood Mac guitarist has created a glorious testament to his musicianship and skill as a performer on his sixth solo album, which should suit old and new fans alike

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DeTune: Bibio’s <i>Ambivalence Avenue</i> vs. <i>Crosby, Stills, and Nash</i>

DeTune: Bibio’s Ambivalence Avenue vs. Crosby, Stills, and Nash

Jordy Kasko August 18, 2011 0

Though Déjà Vu is seen by many (including Rolling Stone) to be their best album, I always preferred Crosby, Stills, And Nash’s eponymous debut. It is a removed record in that CSN hadn’t realized

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DeTune: The Beatles, Pt. 2 (1967-1970)

DeTune: The Beatles, Pt. 2 (1967-1970)

Jordy Kasko August 11, 2011 0

Hello and welcome to The Tune’s coverage of The Beatles‘ catalogue! It’s wonderful to be here — it’s certainly a thrill. You’re such a lovely audience. We’d love to take… all right, so that’s

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