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Track Review: Bruce Springsteen – “Working on a Dream”

Whistle while you work. While you work on a dream. Or something like that. The Boss is back, and this is the title track from his new album, which comes out January 27. Bruce first unleashed this at an Obama rally around election time, and that seems appropriate for this optimistic tune. For a lot [...]

Track Review: Black Lips – “Starting Over”

This should have made it onto my January Mix. The Black Lips continue writing catchy but messy garage rock songs on this track from their forthcoming album 200 Million Thousand. They may be taking on corporate sponsorships left and right, but until they start slipping beer company slogans into their tunes, I’ll keep listening. Just [...]

Track Review: Morrissey – “I’m Throwing My Arms Around Paris”

Quintessential Morrissey. A bleak portrait of unrequited love with an urban backdrop. He’s no longer “Sixteen, clumsy and shy,” but he’s still got that ache. Add in a little “Suedehead” expansiveness and a revving motorcycle to kick things off, and it’s all oh so bittersweet. Let’s throw our arms around Moz in the absence of [...]