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Queen – ‘Days of Our Lives’ (2012)

As ‘Days of Our Lives’ makes clear, Queen knew – and from the very beginning – that they were on to something.

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Bill Medley – 100 Percent/Soft and Soulful (1968/69; 2012 reissue)

Bill Medley’s first forays into a solo career upon leaving the Righteous Brothers have been lost to the digital age, until now. You May Also Like: Soft Machine – ‘Live at the Baked Potato’ (2020) Soft Works – ‘Abracadabra in Osaka’ (2020)

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Police say Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom was found hiding in safe room with shotgun

The story of Megaupload.com’s demise just keeps getting more and more interesting. You May Also Like: The Police – ‘Everyone Stares: The Police Inside Out’ (2019) Rita Coolidge – Safe In The Arms Of Time (2018)

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Paul McCartney says: 'I didn’t expect to be singing and playing at the level I am now'

Paul McCartney met with the world media this week to talk about his new album Kisses On The Bottom. Here are some highlights from that webstream You May Also Like: Why Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ Was the Perfect LP at the Perfect Time Paul McCartney – ‘The Lyrics’Read More

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Twitter account announcing comeback for fallen pop star Gary Glitter was a fake

A Twitter account announcing a series of comeback projects for convicted pedophile Gary Glitter has been revealed as a hoax. You May Also Like: Tom Waits Challenged Our Preconceived Notions (Again) With ‘Glitter and Doom Live’

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Giant file-sharing site Megaupload has been shut down; federal charges for piracy follow

The Feds have shut down Megaupload, one of the Internet’s largest file-sharing sites. Government officials denied a link to Wednesday’s protests against the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect Intellectual Property Act, according to the Wall Street Journal. You May Also Like: No related posts.

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Misty Boyce – Misty Boyce (2010)

If you’ve listened to enough pop music over your years of taking in culture, you’ll eventually come to realize that things just can’t be the way you’d want them to be. You May Also Like: How Norah Jones Examined a Deep Hurt on ‘… Little Broken Hearts’ I-Ten – ‘TakingRead More

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New Music Monday: Jumping jazz from Jack DeJohnette and Wadada Leo Smith

Here’s a run down — with a few of our thoughts — on some notable music projects, both new and reissue, slated for release for the week of Jan. 16, 2012. You May Also Like: Andrew Cyrille, with Wadada Leo Smith and Bill Frisell – ‘Lebroba’ (2018)

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Todd Rundgren and the Nazz, “Open My Eyes” (1968): One Track Mind

“Open My Eyes” goes all the way back to Todd Rundgren’s first stop with those wonderful Brit-pop masters from Philly, the Nazz.

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Synth-pop pioneer Thomas Dolby announces U.S. tour; check out our two-part interview

Thomas Dolby is set to embark on a 26-date North American tour this March — with a rather unusual vehicle in tow: A time capsule. You May Also Like: Moody Blues’ Ray Thomas (1941-2018): An Appreciation Jeff Babko: The Albums That Shaped My Career Omar Thomas Large Ensemble – ‘GriotRead More