Blake Maddux
In this book, Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson explores the (d)evolution of the Republican Party from its founding in 1854 through the presidency of George W. Bush.
The under-appreciated singer-songwriter Tommy Keene is equal parts an aficionado and creator of pop music.
Since then, they have remained as indefatigable as ever in terms of writing, recording, and touring.
“It was an unusual time in music when the-powers-that-be were very hands-off. They left the art to the artists.”
Retired Associate Justice John Paul Stevens’ book Six Amendments is unlikely to restore any of the love lost between him and the GOP.
This book is a valuable reminder that “the men associated with an era of supposed morality and Christian values of monogamy and marriage have nearly all been linked to infidelity and sex outside of wedlock.”
In his book, Ira Stoll argues that John F. Kennedy was, “by the standards of both his time and our own, a conservative.”
“If, as a reader, you’re expecting the standard rap on meat, then, well, you’re in for an unexpected history.”
Overall, VII finds Blitzen Trapper maintaining its musical muscle even though its lyricist occasionally struggles.
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