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Book Review: Altamont — Rock’s Worst Day?

September 26, 2016
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As a work of history, a journalistic account, and an astute study of a troubled subculture, Altamont is so engrossing that it almost disarms criticism.

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Music Interview: Feeling out “The Feelies”

September 12, 2016
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Four nerdy young men from small-town suburban New Jersey named their band after a prophetic product of Aldous Huxley’s imagination.

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Book Review: “Never A Dull Moment” — Rock Apotheosis

August 14, 2016
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Was 1971 greatest year in the history of rock? Read this delightful book and be prepared to argue.

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Music Interview: Rob Sheffield on David Bowie

August 2, 2016
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“It might sound a little kooky comparing David Bowie to poet William Butler Yeats, but they had similar pitfalls as artists.”

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Book Review: “How to Listen to Jazz” — A Helpful Earful

July 26, 2016
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Readers inspired to take a listening journey from Gioia’s historical perspective will benefit greatly from his delineation of jazz’s various forms.

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Music Interview: Carl Palmer — Percussionist Extraordinaire

June 3, 2016
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Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy will perform its “Remembering Keith and the Music of Emerson, Lake & Palmer” show next week in Arlington.

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Book Review: “Liberty’s First Crisis” — Oddballs to the Rescue

March 31, 2016
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Liberty’s First Crisis presents reminders that elected officials have always been capable of uncivilized behavior toward their colleagues.

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Fuse Interview: Talking to Rising Comedian Michael “Myq” Kaplan

March 21, 2016
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“There comes a decision-making process where some of the jokes, I’m like, I’m glad I never have to tell that one again.”

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Fuse Music Interview: Paul Collins — The Still Reigning King of Power Pop

January 24, 2016
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After more than four decades, Paul Collins is still keeping The Beat

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Music Interview: Country Singer Susan Cattaneo—Making it as a Musician in Boston

December 12, 2015
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“I love analyzing songs and finding out what makes them tick and what makes them wonderful.”

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