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Welcome to reality

Posted on March 9, 2015 by olneyce

Grimes scrapped her followup to Visions, including this track. Which leads me to wonder: is she going all Brian Wilson on us? Because this song is great. Her voice is ethereal, as always, as she bobs and weaves amidst a woozy … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Delaware

Posted on March 3, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Wilmington – Doug Kwartler Shockingly, for such an awful state, Delaware’s contribution to this project is one of the better songs. It’s the song … Continue reading →

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And the sadness I suppose, gonna hold me to the ground

Posted on February 28, 2015 by olneyce

This is the best song I’ve heard from The Tallest Man on Earth in a long time. It might even by my favorite song of his yet. Following the path laid out by The War on Drugs last year, Kristian Matsson … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Connecticut

Posted on February 28, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. So…Connecticut. There sure aren’t many songs about it. But at least it lets us finally answer the classic question: when faced with the … Continue reading →

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John Kerry on DOMA, circa 1996

Posted on February 27, 2015 by olneyce

Came across John Kerry’s comments on the Defense of Marriage Act from back when it was being debated in 1996. While he declares himself to be against gay marriage, his comments are measured and generous and empathetic. It’s Kerry at … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Colorado

Posted on February 25, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Rocky Mountain High – John Denver In the end, there was only ever one song that could win for Colorado.  John Denver may sound … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: California

Posted on February 23, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Oh, California. My adopted home, the muse of so many musicians over the years. How can I pick just one song for you? … Continue reading →

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Campaigns are long – get over it

Posted on February 4, 2015 by olneyce

Today’s edition of “Fish, Meet Barrel” is provoked by an incredibly silly article in Slate (shocking, I know). Alec MacGillis is full of sad: It’s a quadrennial complaint, but I’m going to make it anyway, and make it earlier than … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Arkansas

Posted on January 30, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. Going Back To Arkansas – Big Bill Broonzy One of the all-time greats from the early years of the blues, Big Bill Broonzy grew … Continue reading →

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50 songs for 50 states: Arizona

Posted on January 23, 2015 by olneyce

A musical celebration of the 50 states. One song each week over the course of the year. I thought about going with Wilco’s “Hotel Arizona” but ultimately couldn’t end up anywhere but here. I’m sure Arizona has plenty of nice … Continue reading →

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