The Mynabirds: Generals
Is it bad to fall in love with your subject? What about critical detachment, objectivity and all that? Regardless, Laura…
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Pomegranates: Heaven
I wish The O.C. was still airing for a myriad of reasons, including Kirsten’s perpetually worried face and Ryan’s short…
The Hives: Lex Hives
When you think about it, it’s kind of absurd that The Hives are even still around at this point. The Swedish garage-punk…
Bruce Springsteen and the Promise of Rock ‘n’ Roll by Marc Dolan
Disclaimer: I’m biased on this subject. Bruce Springsteen and I are the same age, and we’ve known each other for a long…
The Beach Boys: That’s Why God Made the Radio
If there was ever a fitting time for The Beach Boys to throw in the towel, it was 2011—following the release of The SMiLE…