Remembering 2013: Ruthless, Unbroken, and Profane

Posted by Lance Davis - December 31, 2013 - A Giant Dog, Baptist Generals, Bobby Jealousy, Bremen Riot, David Bazan, Dexateens, Gleeson, Grand Champeen, Mike Nicolai, Oblivians, Overseas, Superchunk, Teen Getaway, Will Johnson

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Before we get started, allow me to address a few topics related to year-end lists. CAVEAT #1: I’ve said this before, but I’ll say it again because it bears repeating. These are not the “best” albums of 2013 because such a thing does not exist. There is no best, there are only favorites based […]

A Very Glossary Christmas

Posted by Lance Davis - December 19, 2013 - Austin Lucas, Banjo, Birdcloud, Cory Branan, Glossary, Pinecone, This Is American Music

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“There’s one story rarely told. One story almost forgotten. One about the true magic of Christmas, about how a small-town band from Tennessee not only saved Christmas, but showed us all the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll.” I was just wondering the other day, “2013 has been a pretty good year for music, wouldn’t it […]

Dylan & The Plugz: Start Me Talkin’

Posted by Lance Davis - December 3, 2013 - Bob Dylan, David Letterman, Plugz

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One of the most frustrating elements of mainstream rock culture is that while musicians like Bob Dylan are rightfully celebrated, it’s with the same handful of narratives over and over again. He’s a folksinging prophet, an inscrutable rebel genius, the old man from the mountain, and the spokesman for a generation. I get it, […]