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Album of the Week: “Get Happy!!” – Elvis Costello & the Attractions

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

It’s no secret that Elvis Costello can tackle almost any musical style with relative ease. In his storied career, he’s taken on country and folk (King of America), jazz  (The River in Reverse with Allen Toussaint) classical pop (Painted from … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week: “Document” – R.E.M.

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

  At the time of its release, Document was R.E.M.’s most mainstream album. Michael Stipe’s infamous mumbling was given some added clarity, and the rest of the band turned up their instruments. Peter Buck’s trademark arpeggi chords were replaced by … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week: “Appetite for Destruction” – Guns N’ Roses

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

This week Guns N’ Roses will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, so I thought it would be appropriate to highlight Appetite For Destruction as the album of the week. As a kid, I knew virtually … Continue reading →

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Album of the Week: “Purple Rain” – Prince & The Revolution

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Matt Satterfield

“Matt, when you grow up I hope you don’t end up liking Prince.”  This was something my older brother mentioned to me randomly one night. I had no idea who or what he was talking about. I couldn’t have been … Continue reading →

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