Category Archives: Tunes

Let It Be Reborn

Posted on November 21, 2003 by Solonor

I can’t believe it. Me. The biggest Beatle fan this side of Liverpool, and I totally missed the release of Let It Be… Naked. After reading an article about the album in The Observer, I really can’t wait to get … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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It was a graveyard smash!

Posted on October 25, 2003 by Solonor

Even though I don’t wind up my radio to the good Doctor as often as I used to, I still get the playlists sent to me each week. Last week was part one of a 2-part Halloween edition. Since I’m … Continue reading →

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A cold, wild wind has come

Posted on September 12, 2003 by Solonor

CNN.com – The ‘Man in Black’ Johnny Cash dead at 71 – Sep. 12, 2003 Johnny Cash was probably one of the first musical sounds I ever heard. He was the staple of my dad’s repertoire. The lead to “Folsom … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Wind

Posted on August 26, 2003 by Solonor

I missed the Warren Zevon special on VH1 Sunday night, damn it. But I’m listening to what will likely be his final album, The Wind, online right now (yeah, VH1 lets you hear the whole thing, not just snippets!). Knocking … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Song in the Moonlight

Posted on August 15, 2003 by Solonor

I heard one of them on the way home from work. One of my songs. Now, if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that I’m a fan of music. Not “country” music. Not “rock” music. Not “classical” music. Just music. … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Now that I got me some Seagram’s gin…

Posted on July 16, 2003 by Solonor

I’ve been meaning to write about this for many months, but affairs of state take precedence over affairs of state. Or something. Anyway, I got a copy of the British magazine Uncut back in March of 2002 (ahem, told ya), … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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We’re A Happy Family

Posted on January 29, 2003 by Solonor

The Ramones Tribute Album, featuring covers from Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rob Zombie, U2, Marilyn Manson, Tom Waits(?), is finally set to hit stores in February. You that know me realize that my love for the Ramones is only exceeded … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hurt

Posted on January 19, 2003 by Solonor

Johnny Cash made me cry this morning, dammit. Video: Johnny Cash covers Nine Inch Nails “Hurt” Continue reading →

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What? No ‘Seasons in the Sun’??

Posted on January 14, 2003 by Solonor

I know. I know. It’s just a stupid poll of the clueless, and I shouldn’t let it upset me. But, gosh darn it, don’t ya have to have some credentials to be a critic? Um… wait, let me rephrase that… … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Wind Up Your Radios!

Posted on December 29, 2002 by Solonor

It’s time for Dr. Demento’s annual Funny 25! And that means it’s time to update the Top 100 (or so) Demented Hits. Here are the new Top 10: 1. Dead Puppies – The The Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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