Thursday, September 10, 2026

In the Not Too Distant Future...

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In theaters last night, with an encore performance Sunday September 13th. Consult your local listings. I gotta say, I've always thoug...
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Wednesday, September 09, 2026

How Do You Say "Wretched Excess" in Yiddish?

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Okay, as you may have heard yesterday over at our pal Sal's invaluable BURNING WOOD BLOG (or elsewhere on the Intertubes), but there...
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Tuesday, September 08, 2026

Your Tuesday Music-Themed Cartoon Chuckles

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Of course, you do have to be at least over 50 to get that last one. 😎
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Monday, September 07, 2026

It's Labor Day!!!

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From 1982, please enjoy the irrepressible Gary U.S. Bonds and his ironically upbeat ode to unemployment "Out of Work." Attent...
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Friday, September 04, 2026

Your Fin de La Semaine Moment of Reflected Glory

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More specifically, the promo video for Uncovered , the latest album from longtime occasional bandmate and Friend of PowerPop© (and moi) Ronn...
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Thursday, September 03, 2026

Closed for Monkey Business

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Computer trouble AND some serious back stuff from that injury five weeks ago. Here's a hint: Don't get old, kids. Regular -- and...
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Wednesday, September 02, 2026

The Present-Day Avant-Pop Weirdo Refuses to Die

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Okay, now here's something you don't hear as often as you used to. By which I mean a quirky, unbelievably well produced, conceivab...
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Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Tuesday's Music-Themed Cartoon Chuckles

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The Lennon one made me laugh out loud. 😎
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Monday, August 31, 2026

Dollymania (Part the Infinity)

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Not sure what I feel about this one (which I don't think I had ever heard previously), but let's just say that whatever "it...
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Friday, August 28, 2026

La Fin de La Semaine Essay Question: Special "Letter From Liverpool" Edition

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From some time in the 'teens, please enjoy pride of Massachusetts The Ticks and their, shall we say, interesting cover of The Beatles ...
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