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Feist
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Show #65: 02.23.07
Guest: Lily Allen
Reviews: Peter Bjorn & John, Caetano Veloso

British import Lily Allen visits the show this week. Tune in to sample her sweet and salty musical concoction and hear how she went from MySpace.com to a full-blown American invasion.

Footnotes: (link)
Review: (link)
DIJ: (link)

Bonus Song: Smile
Bonus Song: LDN
Bonus Song: Littlest Things

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Show #64: 02.16.07
Topic: Ramones Album Dissection
Review: Lucinda Williams


It's time for Jim and Greg to conduct another classic album dissection. This week they'll focus on "Rocket to Russia" by The Ramones and discuss the making of the album and its lasting influence with drummer and co-producer, Tommy Ramone. Then, stay tuned for a review of the latest alt-country release from Lucinda Williams.

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Review: (link)

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Show #63: 02.09.07
Topic: Valentines Day with Robbie Fulks
Review: Fallout Boy

Jim and Greg love to love. And this week on the show they celebrate Valentine's Day by discussing some of the greatest love, lust, and heartbreak songs in rock and roll. The hosts are joined by alt-country troubadour Robbie Fulks, with his own true love Donna Fulks, as well as a live studio audience.

Footnotes: (link)
Review: (link)

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Show #62: 02.02.07
Guest: Lupe Fiasco
Reviews: Norah Jones, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah

Rising rap star and Grammy nominee Lupe Fiasco joins Jim and Greg for a conversation and performance. Then the critics tackle new albums by chart-topping pop singer Norah Jones and indie rock phenoms Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Greg adds a track to the Desert Island Jukebox.

Footnotes: (link)
Reviews: (link)
DIJ: (link)

Bonus Song: Kick Push
Bonus Song: The Instrumental
Bonus Song: American Terrorist
Bonus Song: Sunshine

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