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The Rise (And Fall?) Of Christmas Music
Pictured: Mariah Carey, circa December 1998 On October 28, 1994, Mariah Carey released what would become the most successful Christmas album of all time. While it featured classic holiday staples like “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town” and “Silent Night,” it could only be the unforgettable “All I Want for Christmas Is You” that earned…
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Lost In The World: Songs From A Lost World
English rock band The Cure’s legendary status has remained unchallenged since their breakthrough in 1978. Widely celebrated for their iconic hits like “Friday I’m in Love” and “Just Like Heaven,” they also authored some of my personal favorites, including “Why Can’t I Be You” and “In Between Days.” Released on the first of November, their…
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Throwback: Better Oblivion Community Center
In 2019, up-and-coming indie artist Phoebe Bridgers collaborated with her idol, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, to create the band/eponymous debut album “Better Oblivions Community Center.” The autumnal listen features jaunty tracks contrasted with melancholy lyrics. Oberst discovered Bridgers in 2016. The following year the two began touring together, with Phoebe singing on Bright Eyes’…