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Song of the Day: The Smiths – “Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want”
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
Read More »Review: R.E.M. – Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage 1982-2011
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
Read More »Stream new albums from David Lynch, Cass McCombs, Laura Veirs, more
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
Read More »Playlist: 5 Songs to Celebrate Number 1,000
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
Read More »QuickTune: Chris Isaak – Beyond the Sun
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.
Read More »Review: Peter Gabriel – New Blood
Gabriel is smart and cognizant enough to remain relevant to this generation while still appealing to his oldest fans
Read More »Review: William Shatner – Seeking Major Tom
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
Read More »Stream Peter Gabriel’s orchestral re-imagining of his past hits, New Blood
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
Read More »Review: Lindsey Buckingham – Seeds We Sow
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
Read More »DeTune: Bibio’s Ambivalence Avenue vs. Crosby, Stills, and Nash
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
Read More »DeTune: The Beatles, Pt. 2 (1967-1970)
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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