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Show #105: 11.30.07
Guest:
The New Pornographers
Reviews: Chris Brown, Damon and Naomi

Canadian indie rockers The New Pornographers visit the show for a conversation and live performance. And stay tuned for reviews of new albums by teen pop star Chris Brown and folk rock duo Damon and Naomi.

Footnotes: (link)
Reviews: (link)
Bonus Song "Adventures in Solitude": (link)
Bonus Song "Challengers": (link)
Bonus Song "Showstoppers": (link)

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Show #104: 11.23.07
Topic: Buried Treasures

It’s time for another round of Buried Treasures. Jim and Greg have a stockpile of musical gems they’re dying to unearth.

Footnotes: (link)

Listen to the MP3 Stream: (link)
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Show #103: 11.16.07
Reviews: Alicia Keys, The Hives

The Annual Sound Opinions Turkey Shoot: Jim and Greg celebrate Thanksgiving the old-fashioned way—by taking out this year’s biggest turkeys. Tune in to hear 2007’s musical disappointments be put out of their misery, and ours.

Footnotes: (link)
Reviews: (link)

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Show #102: 11.09.07
Guest:
Spoon
Reviews: Jay-Z, The Eagles

Jim and Greg welcome indie rockers Spoon to perform songs from their new album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga. They’ll also review the latest from hip hop mogul Jay-Z.

Footnotes: (link)
Reviews: (link)
Bonus Song "Don't You Evah": (link)
Bonus Song "Don't Make Me a Target": (link)
Bonus Song "Rhythm and Soul": (link)
Bonus Song "I Summon You": (link)

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Show #101: 11.02.07
Topic: Joy Division
Reviews: The Redwalls, Cafe Tacuba

It's been 30 years since Joy Division hit the Manchester music scene, but with two movies and a number of reissues being released, they are more alive today than ever. This week on the show Jim and Greg will discuss the music and the myth of Ian Curtis and Joy Division.

Footnotes: (link)
Reviews: (link)

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