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It’s never a bad idea to spend some time with Frederick Douglass, and I’m taking the opportunity today to remind myself of his brilliance by re-reading his speech on The Meaning of July Fourth to the Negro. It’s a blistering speech, full … Continue reading →

Last year I struggled to find fifteen albums I could fully endorse. This year I probably could have run the list out to forty or fifty if I had the time to write them all up. I don’t know whether that’s just … Continue reading →

2017 has been a year of revolution in gender politics, and that has absolutely been reflected in the musical world as well. As with so many industries, there is a sense that the dam may be bursting: that sexual violence, … Continue reading →

50 songs hardly seems enough for such a great year in music, but I’ve edited myself down a bit to try and offer only the cream of the crop. As always, only one song per artist (else a certain Canadian … Continue reading →

As always, it’s limited to one song per artist (or else Japandroids would have placed  four songs in the top 10-15). And I’m continuing my tradition of not really talking about the whole song, but instead focusing in and highlighting … Continue reading →

Inside/Outside– Tica Douglas A synth line that unwinds itself slowly. It reverberates gently, and then is punctuated by a pitter-patter of drum beats. It’s got the deep cold feel of space, like a pop dream floating through the starry night. … Continue reading →

2011 was a bit of a bummer musically. In past lists, I’ve gone to 25 or 30 albums and usually had plenty of others just barely on the outside looking in. This year I struggled to come even close to … Continue reading →

As always, it’s limited to one song per artist. And I’m continuing my tradition of not really talking about the whole song, but instead focusing in and highlighting the single best moment. 40. Someone Like You (youtube link) – Adele … Continue reading →

Skid Marks – Possum Dixon (from the lovely and unfortunately forgotten Star Maps) So it looks like the Republicans have got the votes together to ensure a bipartisan-ish restriction on earmarks.  What ought we think about this? Well, earmarks are … Continue reading →

A Meaningful Moment Through a Meaning(less) Process – Stars of the Lid Karen Tumulty says: The deal now known as the “Cornhusker Kickback” may have been one of the biggest blunders in modern political history. Normally, you’d be surprised if … Continue reading →