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I have no interest whatsoever in defending the latest round of ridiculous buck-passing going on in the House. The idea, apparently, is that they’re going to pass the raft of fixes to the health care bill and simply ‘deem’ the … Continue reading →

Begging to Bleed – Foundation The reason I like this song is that it really reminds me of “Let My Love Open the Door,” except with a folksy style that reminds me a lot of the Billy Bragg/Wilco project. If … Continue reading →

Are House Republicans really going to try to run ads accusing the Democrats of voting for unpopular parts of the Senate bill like the ‘Cornhusker Kickback’? Really? I know political attention spans are often as short as goldfish, but surely … Continue reading →

Jonathan Chait is weirdly puzzled over the lyrics to “You’re So Vain” by Carly Simon (which is not about David Geffen, despite what you may have heard). Chait says: “[N]othing about the song makes any sense. She’s giving an extremely … Continue reading →

Puppets – Jose Vanders The puzzlingly named Jose Vanders (as in, she’s a she) is embedded firmly in the grand tradition of waif-voiced folksy women playing sweet songs about love and life and growing up. Think of a young Regina … Continue reading →

Fit – Windmill (from Puddle City Racing Lights)Perfect Fit – Laurel Music (from This Night and the Next) So I’m thinking about buying a new car. This is a pretty major deal since I’ve been driving the same Dodge Caravan … Continue reading →

I’ve written about Slapstick a few times before – and it seems strange to keep coming back to a band that’s been defunct for a decade at this point. But still, I just can’t say no. The excuse this time … Continue reading →

I’ve talked on a number of occasions about Antarctica Takes It! (including making their debut record my #12 record of the last decade). Well, if you like them anywhere close to as much as me, here’s your chance to support … Continue reading →

Once again, all the usual caveats apply. These are just my favorites, I make no definitive claims, and the whole project of ranking things is just a little bit silly. But it’s also a lot of fun. So here they … Continue reading →