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The 100 Best Albums of the 2000s: 60-41
PopMatters' coverage of the 2000s' best recordings continues with selections spanning Swedish progressive metal to minimalist electrosoul.
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The Strength of "Anatomy of a Song" Is Found in Its diverse and Impressive Group of Interviewees
A self-described “oral history jukebox” gives behind-the-scenes details about popular songs and the historical circumstances that shaped pop culture as we know it.
08 Nov 2016
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Loretta Lynn - "Lay Me Down" feat. Willie Nelson (Singles Going Steady)
"Lay Me Down" is a moving, inspiring, and meaningful piece of country music, qualities of which the modern genre seems to have nearly lost all connection to.
01 Apr 2016
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Why Country Music Really Needs Kacey Musgraves
At a time when mainstream country music is perceived as too pop, Musgraves has the potential to bring it back to the basics -- and in a progressive fashion, too.
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The Little Willies: For the Good Times
Norah Jones and co. took some of their most beloved country tunes and recreated them with the love you’d expect from the original songwriters themselves.
10 Jan 2012
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Lydia Loveless: Indestructible Machine
Ladies and Gents, Lydia Loveless came here to kick ass and chew bubblegum. Bad news is she's all out of bubblegum.
08 Nov 2011
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Eilen Jewell: Butcher Holler: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn
Lynn's straightforward songs and Jewell's sly singing style meet in the middle on this tribute.
18 Jul 2011
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The Year in Music: November 2010
November 2010, the subject of our latest look at the year’s biggest events in music, was a month full of new releases, award shows, and artist recognition.
20 Apr 2011
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Louisiana Woman, Texas Troubadour
Need more duets in your life? Loretta Lynn and Ernest Tubb are among country music's best partnerships.
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