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Say It Loud! 100 Great Protest Songs: Part 2 - Steve Reich to the Sex Pistols

PopMatters has scoured the musical spectrum for the best examples of the protest song form, including anthems of great popularity and obscurity alike. Stay tuned all week as we unveil the top 100.

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Relisten Without Prejudice to Yoko Ono's 'Plastic Ono Band'

Americans in the '70s would not accommodate a female Japanese performer of experimental music that is designed to provoke. Have we grown since then?

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Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: Take Me to the Land of Hell

Yoko Ono and the reformed Plastic Ono Band have the ability to take you on a trip you've probably never taken before. Handbasket not included.

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"I Just Let Things Happen": A Conversation with Yoko Ono

Though she turned 80 this year, Yoko Ono shows no signs of slowing down. As her conversation with PopMatters reveals, her career continues to explore new territory -- and defy all expectations.

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The Flaming Lips: The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends

Bon Iver sings about robot dogs. Nick Cave does a wicked Tom Waits impression. Erykah Badu covers Roberta Flack... in space. Even with its flaws, it's hard to think of a more memorable disc released this year than Heady Fwends.

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"I Don't Believe in Beatles": John Lennon's Minimalist Journey to Independence

How an audacious, daring record from a disgruntled ex-Beatle became a major musical landmark.

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Celebrating 70 Years of John Lennon

This October 9th marks quite a milestone.

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Noise Pop Festival 2010: Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: 23.Feb.2010 - Oakland

Almost two weeks ago Yoko Ono and her Plastic Ono Band lead off the 2010 Noise Pop festival with a performance at the Fox Theater in Oakland.

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Relisten Without Prejudice to Yoko Ono's 'Plastic Ono Band'

Americans in the '70s would not accommodate a female Japanese performer of experimental music that is designed to provoke. Have we grown since then?

Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: Take Me to the Land of Hell

Yoko Ono and the reformed Plastic Ono Band have the ability to take you on a trip you've probably never taken before. Handbasket not included.

"I Just Let Things Happen": A Conversation with Yoko Ono

Though she turned 80 this year, Yoko Ono shows no signs of slowing down. As her conversation with PopMatters reveals, her career continues to explore new territory -- and defy all expectations.

The Flaming Lips: The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends

Bon Iver sings about robot dogs. Nick Cave does a wicked Tom Waits impression. Erykah Badu covers Roberta Flack... in space. Even with its flaws, it's hard to think of a more memorable disc released this year than Heady Fwends.

"I Don't Believe in Beatles": John Lennon's Minimalist Journey to Independence

How an audacious, daring record from a disgruntled ex-Beatle became a major musical landmark.

Celebrating 70 Years of John Lennon

This October 9th marks quite a milestone.

Noise Pop Festival 2010: Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: 23.Feb.2010 - Oakland

Almost two weeks ago Yoko Ono and her Plastic Ono Band lead off the 2010 Noise Pop festival with a performance at the Fox Theater in Oakland.

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Saint Mela Rise Quickly on "The Bends" (premiere)

Sydney Wright Comes Up for Air on "Underwater" (premiere)

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ROVR Unveil Gritty, Unhinged Cover of "Seven Nation Army" (premiere)