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[PODCAST] Starship Exile 11.20.08, Episode 14: Going Abroad Pt. 2
(11.20.2008)
- Jesse Coy
Casey and NY Jimmy continue with their search abroad, looking for funding for a rescue mission. Hear plans from the channeled ghost of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein and North Korea’s party man, Kim Jong-il. The Discography segment gets blue, with Blue and Holding, Blue Plate Special, the Blues Brothers, Blue Oyster Cult, and Blues Traveler. And finally, check out a track by Omni (if you like Faith No More and Tool, you’ll love these guys). |
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411Music Fact Or Fiction 11.06.08: Week 75
(11.20.2008)
- Dan Haggerty
Mikey MiGo and Chris Cowing go head to head over Velvet Revolver being dropped by their label, Kanye West thinking he’s like Princess Diana, Bruce Springsteen’s music, and the legacy of Nine Inch Nails. Plus we delve into the social relevance of Marilyn Manson and you tell us if you’ll be checking out Chinese Democracy next week! |
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The Savage Animal 11.19.08: RAIDing My Collection
(11.19.2008)
- Mikey MiGo
In this week’s edition of The Savage Animal, Mikey MiGo “RAIDS” his collection of all bands that have to do with bugs. Read on to help slam the flyswatter down on all infested bands from Iron Butterfly to Papa Roach to The Beatles and all the parasites in between. |
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The 411 Music Top Five 11.18.08: Top Five Recommended Albums
(11.18.2008)
- Ben Czajkowski
The Music Universe has been full of some crap albums lately. The 411Music staff wades through the trash to weigh in on what they feel to be the works that are worth checking out. This week, we recommend albums to get you through the long winter days. Everything from Metallica’s Ride the Lightning to various Megadeth discs and Nas’ Illmatic and Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III. Stop in and leave your recommendations. |
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As The Crow Flies 11.14.08: Declaration of Indie-pendence
(11.14.2008)
- Chris Crowing
An attempt at patriotism, an overview of the Scottish contribution to popular music. It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honors that we play, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself. But a gold record would be nice... |
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The Mosh Pit 11.14.08: Divas
(11.14.2008)
- Dan Haggerty
The Mosh Pit turns a spotlight on the women of music and asks: How do you get to be a Diva? Who belongs in this exclusive club? Are Britney Spears, Madonna, and Aretha Franklin all Divas? Also we check out Rush’s Moving Pictures! |
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The Savage Animal 11.12.08: Same Title, Different Song
(11.12.2008)
- Mikey MiGo
In this week’s Savage Animal, 411’s Mikey MiGo takes a look at songs who share titles with other songs. From Prodigy and Faith Hill’s “Breathe” to Metallica and U2’s “One” he looks into some of the more popular dual-titled tracks as well as some of his personal favorites. |
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The Singles Guy 11.12.08: Kanye No Rap?
(11.12.2008)
- Jacob Crogie
Kanye is above rap, Rihanna is hellbent on releasing every song she has ever recorded and Miley still sucks! It's an exciting week as we also have an amazing song from Coldplay on the docket along with the latest crap from Hinder! It's all here plus a little more in your weekly singles update! |
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Tuning in Around the World: November 2008
(11.11.2008)
- Jesse Coy
The first edition of this column takes you to France (with Akim El Sikameya), Sweden (with Dungen), Ethiopia (with Dub Colossus), Ghana (with Seprewa Kasa), and Japan (with Shugo Tokumaru). |
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411 Music Roundtable: November Edition
(11.10.2008)
- Mitch Michaels
The 411 music crew takes a last look at October, with T.I.’s chart success, the return of AC-Fing-DC, the Guns N’ Roses/Dr. Pepper hoopla, the tragic Jennifer Hudson murders, continued Amy Winehouse drama and more! Plus, we look forward to November releases from Kanye West, Ludacris, Tenacious D, T-Pain, Nickelback and plenty more!!! |
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[PODCAST] Starship Exile 11.06.08, Episode 13: World Music With Victorella
(11.06.2008)
- Jesse Coy
With no word from Jesse or Delilah in space, and Casey and NY Jimmy currently abroad, Starship Exile needs a new host. Enter Victorella. Go on a world music tour with this week’s guest host, and hear tunes from Japan’s Shugo Tokumaru, Sweden’s Dungen, and Ghana’s Seprewa Kasa. Get your complete album coverage of Blondie and Bloodhound Gang in this episode’s Discography segment. |
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411 Music Fact Or Fiction 11.06.08: Week 74
(11.06.2008)
- Dan Haggerty
Dan Marsicano and Ben Czajkowski sound off on the music scene: How surprising is AC/DC’s massive success? How will a Beatles based video game do? Is Slayer past their expiration date? All this and more, plus we watch All American Rejects slam High School Musical and contemplate the singing ability of Christina Aguilera! |
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