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25 Years Ago In The UK
25 years ago today, the top 5 singles on the UK charts were, for the first time ever, all performed by female vocalists. Without further ado, here they are, all unapologetically from 1986: (advice: if you only watch one video, minute 1:49 – 1:52 of “Walk Like An Egyptian” is incredibly odd and confusing [and ...
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Murder Songs: Bludgeoning
Greetings, and welcome to our second look at murder songs. Today’s highlight is the crude but effective murderous technique known as bludgeoning. Webster’s dictionary, named after popular lexicographer Noah Webster, defines bludgeoning as follows: to hit with heavy impact. There are many types of simple instruments that fall into the category of a bludgeon. There ...
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Murder Songs: The Knife
When we find ourselves in a dark place, it is important to have an appropriate soundtrack. Murder songs. The exploration of music inspired by violations of the 6th commandment. Today I’ll talk about one of the oldest and most successful of weapons known – the Knife. Originally crafted over 2 millions years ago out of ...
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MISMANAGED: Part 1
Summer is almost over and that annual recognition of the mismanagement of time can be seen in the furrowed brow of many a tanned face. Don’t fret. Here are some musical examples of mismanagement: Leonard Cohen vs Kelley Lynch In the fall ...