Chuck’s Record Collection: “1979 – Beyond The Beat”
Contributing Author Chuck Small is back with a two-fer: A report on a pair of 1979 K-Tel releases that show the beginnings of the eventual crossover from disco to other pop styles of the day
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Surrender – Or Else:Navigating the New U2
A long time ago, Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds said,”I will follow” to the boys from Dublin. And as he shares his thoughts on their latest release, will he find what he’s looking for? Let’s check in to see
To Obsess… Or Not?
It’s great to see one of our favorite Contributing Authors: Good friend Both Grouse is back in the tnocs.com house today with a tribute – and a most delightful obsession
A Bear-ican Top 40: March 14, 1972 – Part 2
With an aurelian heart, our good friend and Contributing Author irishbeartx is back with Part Two of this keg-tastic edition of ABT40, from this very week in 1972
Japan: Lost and Found – Episode 5: Itadakimasu!
We’re salivating like a proverbial Pavlovian Shiba Inu. And that’s a good thing! Because it’s time for the latest scrumptious chapter of “Japan: Lost and Found” from Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria.Shio o totte kudasai
The Imperfect Traveler, Part 11: The Imperfect Storm
“As an expat I saw things differently, and thought there was hope, but that ray of sunlight was never seen by the locals.”
It’s Part 11 of “The Imperfect Traveler,” from Contributing Author thegue
The Season Finale: Theoretically Speaking: S3|E16:What Makes Britpop, Britpop ?
With apologies to Liam and Noel:
As Contributing Author Bill “Virgindog” Bois wraps up a stellar Season Three of Theoretically Speaking: Music Theory For Non-Musicians. we’re awarding him all the Bonus points in the world for being our educator, our great friend… and our Wonderwall
Take Me Back To Chicago
Even when you feel perfectly settled where you are now, you never forget your first home. With an example: it’s Contributing Author Chuck Small, who takes us back to his Windy City roots
A Bear-ican Top 40: March 14, 1972
Fun fact: I was the original prototype for Sergeant Schultz: I know nothing.
That said… I do know that today is the 51st trip around the sun for a certain beloved Hibernian ursine. So, let’s all keep irishbeartx good company as he presents the latest edition of AB40
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