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411 Music Ten Deep 9.03.10: Top Ten U2 Songs
(09.03.2010)
- Andrew Moll
From "With or Without You" and "New Year's Day" to "Beautiful Day" and more, 411's Andrew Moll ranks the Top Ten U2 Songs in this week's 411 Music Ten Deep! Check out the full article to see which songs made the cut! |
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411 Music Roundtable: September 2010
(09.03.2010)
- Adam Hill
Was Kanye West or Steven Tyler the big winner of the month? Could anyone stop Axl Rose from being the biggest loser of the month? What does the 411 staff think of upcoming albums like A Thousand Suns and Audio Secrecy? Find out inside! |
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The Mosh Pit 9.03.10: The Rise Of Progressive Metal
(09.03.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
The year was 1988 and we look at the rise of progressive metal. From it’s origins to it’s reintroduction through thrash, and of course the biggest prog metal album in the 80’s - Operation: Mindcrime. Plus we look at classics from Slayer, Metallica, Vio-lence, Ozzy, Voivod, Pantera, and many more. Click he link for all the details! |
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411 Music Fact or Fiction 09.02.10: Trash Talk & Legends
(09.02.2010)
- Mitch Michaels
Who’s side are we taking in the Rihanna / Taylor Momsen feud? Is Johnny Cash music’s greatest legend? Will Drake release a new album this year? Are we excited for a new blink-182 album? 411's Alistair McGeorge and Todd Vote debate these questions and more in the latest 411 Music Fact or Fiction! |
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The Savage Animal 09.01.10: Ten Songs About Sleep
(09.01.2010)
- Mikey MiGo
What do Radiohead, Wu-Tang Clan, and Metallica have in common besides style and sound? They’ve all made songs about sleep! In this episode of The Savage Animal, we take a look at ten songs about sleep. When I snap my fingers you will click this link and enjoy! (snap) |
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The Mosh Pit 08.27.10: The Rise of Death Metal
(08.27.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
This week we look at the underground death metal scenes in Florida and Sweden to check out some of the bands that made heavy metal a darker place. From Death to Dismember, Suffocation to Atheist, and Obituary to Entombed we have best bands for you to check out! |
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The Savage Animal 08.25.10: Video Masters - The Spike Jonze Essentials
(08.25.2010)
- Mikey MiGo
You might not know it, but you’ve seen his music video direction work. Since 1992, Spike Jonze has made a name for himself directing some of the most memorable, most influential, and best music videos. In this episode of The Savage Animal, Mikey MiGo takes a look at the 10 essential videos of director Spike Jonze. |
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The Mosh Pit 08.20.10: Glam Metal!
(08.20.2010)
- Dan Haggerty
This week the Mosh Pit takes a look at the glam metal in the 80’s. From hair band Poison to pop kings Bon Jovi, we look at the good and bad times. Which album rocked and which failed? Only one way to know, so click the link! |
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Album A Day 08.17.10: Week #8 - B-sides and Rarities
(08.17.2010)
- Alistair McGeorge
This week’s edition of Album A Day includes review of five collections of b-sides and rarities from some of the top rock acts around today. One of these is a special three-part look at Wrecktrospective, a demos and rarities collection from Fat Wreck Chords featuring bands like Anti-Flag, Less Than Jake and Rise Against. Also featured this week are collections by McFly, Less Than Jake, My Chemical Romance and a rare bootleg from Green Day. The latter features material from their 1994 Woodstock set, plus a 1992 radio broadcast. |
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411 Music Fact or Fiction 08.12.10: Comebacks & Breakthroughs
(08.12.2010)
- Mitch Michaels
Will Kanye West’s VMAs performance be a triumphant return? Is Glee going to fizzle out? Do we like Limp Bizkit’s new track? What about those Kim Kardashian / Justin Bieber pics? 411's Michael Melchor and Mikey MiGo discuss these topics and more in the latest 411 Music Fact or Fiction! |
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The Savage Animal 08.11.10: First Impressions of MGMT
(08.11.2010)
- Mikey MiGo
In this episode of The Savage Animal, Mikey MiGo takes a first listen to the newish indie band MGMT and give honest first impressions of the band's first two studio albums as well as their full length demo. Are they worth the hype? Let’s find out! |
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Album A Day 08.10.10: Week #7 - Current Rock Bands
(08.10.2010)
- Alistair McGeorge
Inspired by this week’s Top 5 column, Alistair McGeorge returns to look at albums by seven of the artists he named in this week’s list. Week #7 features albums from Alkaline Trio, Foo Fighters, Manic Street Preachers, Biffy Clyro, My Chemical Romance, Green Day and McFly. Come inside for more! |
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411 Music Ten Deep 08.06.10: Top Ten Videos of the 90s
(08.06.2010)
- Andrew Moll
From Guns N Roses' "November Rain" and Pearl Jam's "Jeremy" to Nine Inch Nails' "Closer" and Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," 411's Andrew Moll takes a look at the list of the Top Ten Videos of the 1990s! Check out the full article to see who made the list and why! |
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411 Music Fact or Fiction 08.05.10: Judges & Gigantic Releases
(08.05.2010)
- Mitch Michaels
Will Jennifer Lopez be a good American Idol judge? Will Steven Tyler make it into Simon Cowell’s chair? Are we looking forward to the new Kings of Leon album? Will Michael Jackson’s new album be a #1 hit? Dan Marsicano and Michael James debate this and more in the latest 411 Music Fact or Fiction! |
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411 Music Buy Or Sell 08.03.10: Hits Old & New
(08.03.2010)
- Mitch Michaels
Is Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” a dream or a nightmare? What does 411 think of Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now”? Is Usher’s new single “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” worth keeping? Is Carrie Underwood’s new single “Undo It” any good? 411's Adam Hill and Michael Melchor listen to these and more in the latest 411 Music Buy or Sell! |
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Album A Day 08.03.10: Week #6 - Contemporary Ska
(08.03.2010)
- Alistair McGeorge
From Reel Big Fish and Less Than Jake to Streetlight Manifesto and No Doubt, the third wave ska scene is full of some incredible bands. Join Alistair McGeorge on his 20th birthday for a look at seven of contemporary ska’s best acts. This week Album A Day includes albums by Less Than Jake, No Doubt, Reel Big Fish, [spunge], Streetlight Manifesto, Goldfinger and the new compilation from Mad Caddies. Come inside... |
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