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Charles Olney, Associate Professor of Constitutional Law and Judicial Politics at the University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley (academic website). This is a blog about music, politics, and the law. I also write about women’s soccer at Backline Soccer and Stars and Stripes FC.
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- Music for Kids Who Can't Read Good
- Can you see the sunset from the southside?
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- A Certain Romance
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- Lost in your Inbox
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- I Guess I'm Floating
- Largehearted Boy
- Neon Gold
- Another Form of Relief
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- The Monsters Under the Bed Are Not Real
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- Quick Before It Melts
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Politics Tuesday – Minor annoyances
Okay, so it’s actually Wednesday. I’ve been busy – sue me. Along those lines, I’ve got some big stuff I want to talk about, but I’ll leave it for next week and just hit a couple things quickly that irked … Continue reading
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Sunday potpourri
A few assorted thoughts on a Sunday evening. First, what the hell is this?If it’s any sign of what else is to come, I think Modest Mouse will be easily knocked off the perch for “most disappointing album of the … Continue reading
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Your ghost still walks all around these hills
It’s been a good year for bluesy, percussion-driven, Midwestern rock. The obvious leader is of course The National, but another record very much in the same vein (if not quite as good) that has not been getting nearly the attention … Continue reading
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I want to dance with your shadow
Sadly, no time for any of the longer posts I want to do, but here’s a neat little slice of dark-but-sweet Swedish pop with a New Wave vibe. Dance With Your Shadow – The Fine Arts Showcase It’s from a … Continue reading
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Elevator, take me home
I don’t do “promotional” posts here because I don’t really see this blog as a place to push records. It’s more a place for me to talk about the things that I love. So instead of trying to get a … Continue reading
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Top 10 albums of 2007 (so far)
It’s that time of year again, where my obsession with ranking things forces me to produce a top 10 list for a year that’s only half over. As always, I reserve the right to change my mind on any of … Continue reading
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My bright blue heart and crimson eyes
The Last Time – The Sinister Turns The Sinister Turns combine quite a few of my favorite things: cheery piano based indie pop (think Mates of State with maybe a little more bubblegum), a fair number of oooohs and woahs, … Continue reading
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I have got to leave to find my way
You may have noticed a lack of posting here recently. I’ve been in DC for the last few days for a wedding and to visit some friends, which has left me little time to work on posting anything here. I … Continue reading
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A heart full of plans but nowhere to run
I Am John – Loney, Dear Running about six months behind on posting this one, but it’s just such a perfect summer song, and has been featured prominently in my listening habits for the past couple weeks, that I don’t … Continue reading
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I know a lie when I hear one
These Days – That’s Him! That’s the Guy I have kind of a thing for music with a clearly defined sense of place, particularly when it’s a place I know well. That’s part of the reason I enjoy That’s Him … Continue reading
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