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Crank It Up To Eleven! 05.26.09: American Idol Aftermath
(05.26.2009)
My thoughts on the man who didn't win American Idol. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 05.19.09: Once Bitten...
(05.19.2009)
A hint of irony lingers in the title of the finest album from a very talented band. A very talented band that unfortunately is remembered these days for things other than their music. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 05.12.09: Psychotic Supper
(05.12.2009)
This week, we take a look at what is arguably, the finest studio effort from a criminally under appreciated band. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 05.05.09: The PirateBay Rant
(05.05.2009)
The Swedish courts have pronounced The Pirate Bay founders guilty of the charges levied against them. My thoughts on the same. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 04.14.09: You Will Pay What we Say You Will Pay
(04.14.2009)
An undisguised rant about the latest money making plot from the recording labels. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 04.07.08: When Music and Pro-Wrestling Pairs Off
(04.07.2009)
It's Wrestlemania time, which means that we take a break from the usual and attempt to answer a question not many asked: "What rock/metal band best identifies with the WWE main eventers"? |
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Crank It Up To Eleven!: 03.31.09: There Ain't Anybody Left But Us These Days
(03.31.2009)
The album that marked a change a significant (and positive) change in the sound of one of the most popular bands from the big hair era. These days. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 03.24.09: Guilty pleasures – Michael learns to rock
(03.24.2009)
Michael who? Learned to do what? A look back into the career of a soft-rock band that flew under the radar of the average music fan in the west. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 03.10.09: Revisitng Napster
(03.10.2009)
Almost ten years ago, a little piece of software byt he name of Napster initiated a revolution in the music industry. We take a look at some of the less talked aspects of it and also how the industry has progressed since then. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 03.03.09: If I Could Change...
(03.03.2009)
...three things in music history, what would they be? Prevent all members of Fall out boy from being born? Stop Elvis from getting fat? Make sure that Michael Jackson didn't turn into a creepy white lady? I'm afraid the answers are of a slightly more serious nature than that. Read on to find out: |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 02.24.09: The Curious Case of Flowers, Firearms and a Million Deaths
(02.24.2009)
Quick: What do Axl Rose and Dave mustaine have in common? Blond hair, you say? Well, a lot more than that, actually. Read on to find out. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 02.17.09: Axegrinding - Part II
(02.17.2009)
The Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul. Two names that are instantly recognzable to the average rock fan. We examine them each and see what makes them special. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 02.10.09: Axegrinding: Part I
(02.10.2009)
The Fender Stratocaster and the Gibson Les Paul. Two names that are instantly recognzable to the average rock fan. We examine them each and see what makes them special. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 02.3.09: In His Shoes: Part II
(02.03.2009)
We continue from where we left off last week and talk about a couple more high profile "Replacements". Plus, my thoughts on the Rock 'n Roll hall of fame induction criteria. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 01.27.09: In His Shoes
(01.27.2009)
There have been some incredible performers throughout the history of rock and metal. But what happens when the band is forced to replace them with another performer? To put it plainly, "Is the new guy any good"? Read on. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven!: 01.13.09: Flying Solo: Part II
(01.13.2009)
Part II of our special feature on the art of the guitar solo deals with the rise to the pinnacle and the subsequent fall from grace of the artform. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! : 01.07.09: Flying Solo
(01.07.2009)
We investigate the origins of the guitar solo and observe how the art has evolved over time. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 12.30.08: The Year-End Edition
(12.30.2008)
The year-end edition of Crank It Up To Eleven! takes a look at a few albums that the big names managed to put out this year. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 12.23.08: The Other Side
(12.23.2008)
We return after a three week sabbatical to discuss more stuff people love to hate about. Hint: This involves cheap plastics and dreadlocks. |
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Crank It Up To Eleven! 11.25.08: I've Got You Covered, Part II
(11.25.2008)
As a continuation from the previous column of the same name, we look at a couple of cover albums that would be great additions to your record collection. |
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