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Some rock, Bill Sakran writes, gathers moss. For an example, tune into your local Classic Rock station.
You discover this great new band. You listen to them all the time. Then they Make It. MTV and Top 40 radio stations play them to death, and their faces grace the cover of corporate rock magazines. And you don't like them so much anymore. Fritz Blachette explains the Nirvana Effect.
THE FIRST THREE NOTES
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Madhu Krishnappa invents an Indian version of "Doe a Deer."
The macabre Greg Olear examines tragic rock deaths, ranked by degree of tragedy.
Brady Richards lists the songs he wants played at his funeral. And his wedding. It's the same list (hint: "Here Comes The Bride" is not here).
ROCK LIMERICK Gradone was an excellent drummer, We played with him winter and summer, When we'd cover Pink Floyd, He'd stare out at the void, And you never heard Comfortably Numb-er. |
NET SOUNDS Need something new to listen to? Check out these great artists:
WILL SMITHSimple and pure acoustic bliss, not to be confused with the erstwhile partner of DJ Jazzy Jeff SARA FARAULT Airy ambience, airy voice. IMPULSE NINE Intricate and soothing sounds in a melange of styles. VIA SATELLITE Pink Floyd meets the Alan Parsons Project -- and we mean that in a good way. |
| Confessions of a Napster User Best albums of 2000 LARGEREGO's 101 Best Rock Songs The Best of Monniker |
QUOTE OF THE WEEK "The cones on Madonna's chest are not healthy for the American People to look at, but what's fun is not always healthy." --George W. Bush, on the Material Girl |