Tag Archives: The Clash
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REWIND: Five songs for the end of the world
The Clash, “London Calling.” I regret to inform you the End of Days is upon us. Yes, yes, I’ve declared many things to be the apocalypse. Climate change, COVID, an intentional proliferation of guns, one major party going full fascist and the other being so committed to neutrality that…
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ALBUM REVIEW: Dropkick Murphys drop in to ‘Turn Up That Dial’
Boston working class Celtic punks Dropkick Murphys have geared up to release a new album for their 25th anniversary. Turn Up That Dial reflects the enthusiasm the band has put into its latest effort, with an array of vibrant tracks that sees it looking to stir up mischief and reflect…
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REWIND: Five presidential campaign songs that the candidate really didn’t think through
ORLANDO, FL- JANUARY 29: Former Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani speaks with his wife, Judith Giuliani, during a post-primary campaign rally in Orlando in 2008. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images. With the first primary debates complete, the Presidential campaign season is officially underway. This means a lot of things: Incessant…
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RIFF Rewind — A time machine for your ears: 1982
The year 1982 was very good, and not just because it’s when a certain columnist who writes a weekly list of a year’s best songs was born. It’s the year Prince released 1999 and Michael Jackson released Thriller. Now, I’m not going to get into the whole Prince vs. Michael debate. I can…